Four Seasons Aviara - need Exchange advice

[hulagirl]

Hi all,
Looking for someone who might have a first hand opinion about this resort and how difficult it may be to trade into? I have never made a trade with DVC and find it very confusing...We have family in the area and would like to occassionally trade for this property. Is this a good idea or would I be better off renting out our points and then renting from an owner at Four Seasons? Is this even possible? What is our best option?

 

[Dean]

It comes up for II exchange occasionally. Usually studios and off season weeks though. Summer would be by far the most difficult. Best times to try are likely fall (1 Sept) to just before xmas excluding Thanksgiving. A direct exchange might be the easiest option. I'd also talk to San Francisco Exchange Company as I've heard they get a few weeks deposit as well.

 

[hulagirl]

Okay, Dean. I am totally new to this so bear with me... We would need a 2 bedroom villa so I'm guessing a direct exchange would be the best option? How do I go about doing that? Would it be to my benefit to learn about the TUG and join there? Should I post on the Rent/Trade board? Help! (please )