Forum: Marriott Resort System
February 13, 2013, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,024
Changes to Marriott Rewards Program
Marriott sent me an email today saying that they are changing the Marriott Rewards Program. Here's the statment:
"On May 16, 2013, Marriott RewardsŪ will be changing which hotels are in which...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
March 29, 2012, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,064
New is beautiful
I used to stay at the old Marriott hotel before it was converted. I did tour the conversion units when we bought at the new Lahaina tower.
Frankly, there's no comparison. The new towers are far...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
March 16, 2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,266
Points vs Weeks
Do any of you have an opinion on whether sales have increased or decreased since Marriott changed to the point system? Is the new concept working for them or is it falling flat?
One thing seems...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
March 14, 2012, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 732
Marriott in Wailea, Maui
I just booked a week at Marriott's Hotel in Wailea, Maui, for a week in 2013. I used points to pay for the week (a lot of points). And at the end of the confirmation process, I got dinged for $30 a...
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Forum: Newbies Help
February 14, 2012, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,346
See the Attorney who Drafted the Will
It's a good idea to have the will and estate documents reviewed by an attorney. There may be tax and other issues you may miss if you don't have a professional prepare the will (or trust agreement)....
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
February 14, 2012, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,409
Very Nice but crowded
We stayed a week at the Marriott hotel in Wailea using Marriott reward points. It's really nice there. But we were surprised at how crowded the beach and pool areas were (I confess to putting...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
February 12, 2012, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,409
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
January 24, 2012, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Lovely lies
Let us know what lovely lies they tell you. Those will probably hard earned points. Enjoy your trip.
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
January 23, 2012, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Last October
I was there last October and stayed in a refurbished room. It was really nice. They changed the color scheme of the buildings have also changed. The desert pink is gone. Took some getting use to,...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
January 16, 2012, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,942
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Forum: US - Hawaii
January 16, 2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,377
Timely Question
I tried to find a rental yesterday for our trip to Maui at the end of this month. Most of the quotes were for $600 (plus all the extras) and Dollar and Avis said they had none available.
We...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
January 16, 2012, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,082
Stepdaughter
I have an evil stepdaughter. I would tell her Marriott is a great buy.
But I would never recommend that anyone else - friend or foe - have anything to do with Marriott's TS business.
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
January 14, 2012, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,942
How's the Food?
We'll be there in two weeks. How's the food since the change? The food was a bit iffy before, hopefully it's been improved (new ownership?).
I gave up coffee last month, so Starbucks will only...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
September 29, 2011, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 684
I second this option
For the last three years, I've spent two to four weeks at Marriott's Palm Desert restorts (from June through October). For a two bedroom, full kitchen, golf course view, I've been spending about...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
July 27, 2011, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 6,236
MOD code
What's the MOD code, and how does it work?
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
July 12, 2011, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,007
Those White Lies
I remember so well how our salesperson told us when we bought in the new Lahaina tower that we would have no problem reserving the week we wanted during the summer months. She even had the manager...
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Forum: TUG Lounge
March 28, 2011, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,405
Unequal
What is disturbing is the small percentage of the population that own America's assets. 2% own 50% of our assets.
When I was in high school, my class read an article in the L.A. Times about how...
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Forum: TUG Lounge
March 22, 2011, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 553
NY Times & Kindle
I love the N Y Times. No one writes as well or with the debth as the gray old lady. I subscribe on my Kindle and it arrives every morning at 3 a.m.
Happily, the N Y Times sent me an email...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
March 21, 2011, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,341
Franchise Fees
Marriott is going to treat the spinoff company as a franchisee. Marriott will be charging the spinoff company a yearly franchise fee (and probably other fees as well) which the spinoff company will...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
March 11, 2011, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 455
Views: 43,427
This Thread is Too Long and Convoluted
It's time to break this thread down into separate topics!!! It's too confusing and longwinded for anyone who wants to learn about this important topic (and, in case you forgot what the topic was,...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
December 21, 2010, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 781
Fixed or Forget It
When we bought our Lahaina Villa unit we soon discovered that summer weeks were impossible to get (the salesperson told us that we would have no problem getting summer weeks, but that proved to be...
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Forum: Travel Info
November 10, 2010, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,022
Bora Bora
1980 and 1982, trips to Bora Bora. I spend days floating on the water watching fish and taning myself on a motu. It was magical. (I hate to think of the hotels there now).
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
October 30, 2010, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
You Can Buy Mine!!!
If you change your mind, and you decide to buy one for $80,000 - YOU CAN HAVE MINE!!!!! Maybe even for $70,000, as a big favor to you, or maybe $60, or maybe....
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
October 26, 2010, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Snow
It rained all day Sunday. But it's beautiful now. The mountain tops are dusted with snow. You skiers must be getting anxious to get into snow season - it's won't be long now!
DeniseM: That is...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
October 25, 2010, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Remember When? Timberlodge
Three years ago I spent this same week at Timberlodge and there were Marriott salespeople everywhere. Two or three were standing outside in front of the resort flagging down tourists, one was at a...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
October 14, 2010, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,645
XYZ
This is the first thread I have read about XYZ. Interesting.
We never trade. But I admire how some of you learn all the ins and outs of getting the most for your TS.
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
October 13, 2010, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,645
Average Joe and Mary
OK, those of you who devote your efforts to making the most of your TS value, buying resale, getting your ACs, XYZs and ABCs, may be getting a bargain, of sorts. You are very creative, and I admire...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
October 12, 2010, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,645
You are right
Yes, you are right. It's a really nice place. We are spoiled. But I could stay at another really nice place for a lot less money.
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
October 12, 2010, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,645
No Inflation Protection
I have to side with those who believe that this inflation argument for buying a TS from Marriott is false (for most of us).
Here are the numbers for my TS:
Purchase price: $50,000 -
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
October 11, 2010, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,713
Wizard
As I read this post, I couldn't help but think of the man behind the curtains in the Wizard of Oz. As the old guy pushed his buttons there was plenty of impressive smoke and mirror effects. But in...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
September 28, 2010, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 714
What Is Your Time Worth?
Why would you want to spend your vacation time being badgered to buy something you don't want?
Stay away from the false and misleading sales pitches and enjoy your vacation.
Unless you are...
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Forum: TUG Lounge
September 24, 2010, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 3,895
57
I retired at 57 (five years ago) and love it. No stress!!! I hang out at the Santa Barbara beach and enjoy life.
Spouse: Don't show my wife this post. I keep telling her how much I miss my...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
September 24, 2010, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,438
Better Deal
I'm going to Shadow Ridge on Oct 2nd for $300 for the week. And Tahoe for about $300 for the week (yes, two bedroom/full kitchen).
I'm renting these weeks through II. No points.
So how much...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
September 16, 2010, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,133
Rent Don't Buy
I think the advice given on this thread is really good. I would add that one should consider renting rather than buying a timeshare. You can often rent a week for less than the yearly maintenance...
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Forum: TUG Lounge
September 5, 2010, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,299
Yes and no
I use to go to the library about once a week. We have a beautiful library in Santa Barbara. It is an archietectural wonder.
But then I bought my Kindle. Reading on a Kindle is so much better...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
August 27, 2010, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 761
It Worked For Me
About three years ago, I saw a post on TUG offering to rent a week at Marriott's Timber Lodge for $500. I thought that was a great bargain and I purchased it from the TUGGER, using Paypal. The...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
August 23, 2010, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 942
I Agree
I soooo agree with the OP. I don't get the whole concept of buying points with an uncertain value (well, it's probably certain they will depreciate over time). And MFs besides (a weird concept...
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
August 20, 2010, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,435
Read A Book
I would love that opportunity. I will tune in and then read a good book until the 45 minutes are up!!!
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
August 12, 2010, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,245
Ouch!
Ouch! But I'm not laughing - you can image what we paid for our week at MOC. We must have been drinking too many tropical drinks that week.
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Forum: Marriott Resort System
August 12, 2010, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Looking for Leads
I've always thought those surveys were Marriott's way of looking for sales leads. If you express an interest in the points system (or the old deed system) then you would soon be hearing from their...
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