Best timeshare after DVC

[UConnJack]

Whether DVC is the best timeshare out there is certainly debatable, but assuming one is a Disney nut and believes it is, what are some of the better vacation clubs/timeshare companies out there after DVC. Rather than trade out of DVC (which just isn't worth it), we are looking to supplement or vacation opportunities with a non-DVC timeshare (which I would like to be a member of II). Any suggestions?

Also, I have never heard much discussion about Club Intrawest (usually just Marriott and a few others) and that is one that has always intrigued me. Anyone know much about Club Intrawest and have any opinions?

Thanks!

 

[Chuck S]

I don;t have an answer, but have you looked on the TUG website? There are a lot of different timeshare owners there, and I'm sure they have a lot of opinions I know Dean, here on the DIS also has several timeshares, including Marriott.

 

[snappy]

My sister has Club Intrawest, just the minimum she could buy, I think it was 80, enough for 6 nights in a one bedroom during early May.

She bought the points to stay at one of their time shares in San Destin. One plus it had was the ability to within short notice purchase get aways, 4 days only. We got an absolutely huge 2 br in March last year for about $650. You had to wait two weeks before departure to make the reservation, and you get what you get at that time, probably only available during "off season."

She bought from the developer. I tried to tell her about resale, but she was given an extra years of points. I think I read somewhere on the internet that resales for thei timeshare are not much discounted from developer prices.

The sales people tried to insist she buy more points, say 150 to 160, said that amount was the minimum." When she and her husband said sorry, and got up to leave, the 80 point deal suddenly became available.

She was very glad they stuck to their guns.

I think it is a Canadian organization that bought the San Destin property a few years back. I think they have lots of destinations all over the country as well as in Canada.

 

[Dean]

The question is what's best for a given person. Overall I'd say Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton are the best that are comparable to DVC. Four Seasons is nicer but more expensive with few options, same for Ritz Carlton. For some Bluegreen, Fairfield, Worldmark, RCI points and others can be the best. It just depends on your taste, needs, price range and the like dictate.

 

[dr&momto2boys]

I've always heard great things about Marriott but haven't stayed at one. When we go to buy our timeshare in Hawaii we'll look at Marriott and Westin.

 

[Dean]

I've always heard great things about Marriott but haven't stayed at one. When we go to buy our timeshare in Hawaii we'll look at Marriott and Westin.

HI is an expensive place to own. Unless one were planning to travel there most years, I'd likely look elsewhere and try to trade in. There are exceptions of course but fees and prices are high and if one owns a floating week in either system you mention, there's no guarantee you'll get the time you want anyway.

 

[tomandrobin]

We own Starwood in addition to our DVC ownership. Starwood does not hace 50 resorts, but they do have great resorts in prime locations. Our second choice was a tie between Marriott and Hilton.

Starwood seemed to work best for us and the style of vacationing and places we enjoy. They have an internal trading system, that works pretty good. We are heading to Atlantis with out internally exchange. We are getting two premium 1 bedrooms and an additional 1 bedroom in exchange for our 2 bedroom l/o Kierland unit (Arizona).

When it comes down to it, it really is a personal preference. Where do you want to go. Are you going to trade internally or externally. Do you want upscale amenities or just a condo room in a desirable location.

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

I enjoy my Fairfield points very much. They are very reasonable if purchased on the resale market. They offer all of the flexibility of points. And as long as you make sure your first purchase is at one of the Fairfields that trades through Interval International so you can do your trading through II, there is always the possibility of trading into DVC.

 

[Cruelladeville]

I bought Marriott after DVC, and I find them to be very luxurious, and you can often get them reasonably on resale. I bought Florida Marriott's, because I had looked around at several of them, and knew what I was buying, and they tend to be rather cheap(around $6000-$9000). also their dues are less costly than Colorado or Hawaii. They trade well, too. Another timeshare that tends to be quite reasonable on resale is Sheraton. They often start on eBay for $1, and sell for about $1000, and they are nice, too, although, perhaps a step down from Marriott, Hilton, and DVC. If you are planning to trade it instead of staying there, Sheraton might work for you.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Thanks for starting this thread. I am in the exact same position. We love our DVC, but we also know that DVC is only a great value when staying ay DVC...not good for trades, cruises, other collections, etc. So we want something with II access to supplement our DVC.

The advice you have received here is what I received as well...visit TUG. Seriously, spend about 6 months regularly visiting and posting on that website and you will find what is right and best for you.

Basically, that is what I (and many here) did before DVC, right? I spent many months on these boards reading and asking questions before buying-in. I realize that some people make an emotional purchase (especially where Disney is involved), but that is not how I operate. So, I did my research. The same holds true for the other timeshare programs out there. TUG is by far the best primer out there for all of the existing programs.

Good luck and report back what you find!

 

[senecabeach]

DVC is certainly my most expensive timeshare. I own 2 others through RCI. One in Cancun and the other in Cape Cod.
I have traded through RCI with no problems all over the world in some excellent "Gold Crown" accomodations.
Its all subjective...keep doing your homework !!

 

[littlestar]

We like owning with Marriott, too. They are right on par with Disney. They have a lot more resort locations than DVC does. And you can count on the quality being there. I like the looks of Hyatt, too - but I don't know much about Hyatt.