Trading Disney for a one week Timeshare in England

[4DisneyGolfnuts]

I am a DVC owner and a Florida resident. I would like to know if anyone knows how easy it is to trade DVC points for a Timeshare in England and if you have any suggestions?

Thanks,

kevin

 

[mark&sue]

I did it really easily. I just phoned up MS and asked for anything in the UK during our school holidays. They did a search and came up with something there and then. It was Devon staying in a villa with an ocean view.

Here is my thread with photos

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1034064

You probably would need something more central if you are flying into either London or Manchester.

It was great for us because we had a vacation in our school holidays with very little travelling costs.

I do not think it compares well against Florida though.

Let us know how you get on.


Susan

 

[Halo]

You should find it easy to do but before you finally decide it might be worth considering renting out your DVC points for cash and simply making a cash booking in the UK. Good luck.

 

[4DisneyGolfnuts]

I wasn't sure if it would be more to buy it for a week with the exchange rate or trade points. What do you think?

Kevin

 

[Halo]

I wasn't sure if it would be more to buy it for a week with the exchange rate or trade points. What do you think?

Kevin

It could vary on a case by case basis - I'm afraid you just have to do the math, depending on what/where/when. Anyone with II membership might be able to buy you a getaway for a relatively low cost (say £450 / $900) plus £25/$50 or so for a Guest Certificate. This $950 say cost would compare with the $1500 say you would get from renting out 150 points at $10 a point, rather than exchanging.

 

[4DisneyGolfnuts]

Thanks for the info. That helps alot. I have only visited Portsmouth, London and Bath, but never any of the other places in England. My wife would love the experience.

I really enjoyed my time there and want her to get to see Europe.

Take Care,

Kevin