Advise on doing a trade to Cancun.

Alice Sr.

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After reading about the Royals in TUG I'm really looking forward to trading. When I call to ask about a trade can I request a certain hotel? All of the Royals seemed equal in all areas so does it really matter which one we get? Does anyone have a preference of one over the other? The things that are very important to me are 1) view of the ocean, I want to be able to hear the waves 2) the bigger the balcony the better 3) good pool for my DD's 11 & 14 and all of the other things you would expect from a quality property. Also how do you know how many points to offer? Do you start out with a studio in the cheapest season and work your way up in unit size and seasons until someone accepts your offer?

Thanks,
Alice

PS I did do a seach but didn't get the answer to these particular questions.
 
While all of the Royals are not the same, I think all but VCI are close enough not to sweat it. While I really like VCI, it is not as upscale as the rest. Personally, I'd list all four with the Royal name for either a 1 BR or 2 BR, depending on your needs. I would not list for a studio as they are simply hotel rooms without any amentities. If a 1 BR will do, I'd list that and hope you get a 2 BR. You should know that the views vary dramatically from one unit and one resort to another. If you do a direct exchange you should be able to select your view, otherwise, you'll have to take your chances. The Mayan tends to have views that are not as good as the rest at least for many of the units and the Sands is likely the best average view.

Ask at least a year or more in advance and look for direct exchanges in the interim. There was someone recently posting that a family member wanted to exchange the RI for BW, maybe that would work for you. I think it was December they had.

DVC will tell you what season and how many points it will cost, you will not really have any choice in that matter and they likely won't be able to tell you for certain until a match is found. For Xmas to spring break, assume OKW Dream or Magic. For late spring to fall, assume adventure either OKW or HH. You'll enjoy the Royals, in some ways they have far better service than DVC.
 















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