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Surf Club Qs

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I see that Platinum Gardenview SC is about 20k, a few thousand over OV Gold. I plan on trying again for a OV Gold, but the price difference is minimal.

Has anyone stayed at the SC gardenview? Is it nice or are you looking at a parking lot?

Also, (this is a newbie question), for the next several years I need to travel in summer until the kids get out of school. Can a platinum owner book in a gold summer season?

Thanks again! Jim
 

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No - you can only reserve a week in the period you own. If you want gold you would then have to deposit your week with II and hope your trade comes through.

Jan
 

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That should help you...:D

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Be aware that the 2 bldgs on the left have units on the other side that, depending on location are looking at the beach, the Ocean Club, or the parking lot. The rear bldg and the one on the right only have units facing the pools.
 

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Actually, you have a pretty good chance at a real garden view, since the entire building on the right only faces the pool/landscaped area and that is garden view. The only less desirable GV's would be the lower floors of the second building on the left that face the OC.

Oh- and Jim, if your kids are young and you really will need summer months for several years down the road, you'd be better off buying in Gold so you can have your choice of summer weeks a year in advance, rather than waiting for exchanges. Lock-offs are great, but the caveat to having them is that most people deposit 2 halves, which always makes it harder to get a 2 BR (of course, if there are a 1BR and a studio you can exchange each of yours for hte other and ask Marriott to combine the two back when exchanging, but certainly a bit more complicated). If they are more high school aged and you envision enjoying a winter vacation a few years down the road, then buying Plat. and exchanging may make sense for the next few years. Once they hit college, an early Jan. week becomes a great family intersession vacation.
 
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JimIg23

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We have a lot more years of summer only with the kids. We need to stick with Gold.
 

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Don't be discouraged, the law of averages is on your side. One will work out!
 
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