ckelly14
TUG Member
I found out my posts are somewhat confusing so I want to use a specific example to pose a few questions.
I became interested in SVO as a long time Starwood points user; love the Starwood properties. However, I don't see myself going to one specific resort all the time, so I'm not sure that a timeshare is for me, but my Starpoints earned will only get me one good vacation a year,usually in a smaller room then we would like. I have 2 grade school kids, and almost always travel at a suite or condo. Last 2 years, been to the Caribbean, Disney and Hawaii with the kids, and would like to continue returning to these areas. Kids are both in school, and although we're not shy about taking them out, I would imagine most week long vacations will be in the summer or spring break.
I am looking hard at a few mandatory resales at St John. This is a property I can see myself returning to every 2 to 3 years, and I want it to be my home resort. Found a number of fixed and float weeks. Here's my question:
1. If I buy a fixed week, and I can't use it, I assume these are converted to Staroptions and I can't book until 8 months out, even if it is during the appropriate season, correct? I would assume it would be difficulty to get a summer spot at WSJ at the 8 month mark. Am I automatically assigned the week or do I need to confirm by a certain date?
2. If I buy a floating week, is it possible that all the weeks would be completely sold out during my assigned season in the 8-12 month mark?
3. Would I be better off with the Disney Vacation ownership, buying enough points to travel every other year, and just using Starpoints or cash to go to other resorts? Really like to stay on site for Disney, don't know if the Vistana properties will cut it...
Maybe I just skip it all and continue to pay cash, but a 2 bedroom villa costs alto of scratch or Starpoints, IF they are available...
Any suggestions are welcome..
I became interested in SVO as a long time Starwood points user; love the Starwood properties. However, I don't see myself going to one specific resort all the time, so I'm not sure that a timeshare is for me, but my Starpoints earned will only get me one good vacation a year,usually in a smaller room then we would like. I have 2 grade school kids, and almost always travel at a suite or condo. Last 2 years, been to the Caribbean, Disney and Hawaii with the kids, and would like to continue returning to these areas. Kids are both in school, and although we're not shy about taking them out, I would imagine most week long vacations will be in the summer or spring break.
I am looking hard at a few mandatory resales at St John. This is a property I can see myself returning to every 2 to 3 years, and I want it to be my home resort. Found a number of fixed and float weeks. Here's my question:
1. If I buy a fixed week, and I can't use it, I assume these are converted to Staroptions and I can't book until 8 months out, even if it is during the appropriate season, correct? I would assume it would be difficulty to get a summer spot at WSJ at the 8 month mark. Am I automatically assigned the week or do I need to confirm by a certain date?
2. If I buy a floating week, is it possible that all the weeks would be completely sold out during my assigned season in the 8-12 month mark?
3. Would I be better off with the Disney Vacation ownership, buying enough points to travel every other year, and just using Starpoints or cash to go to other resorts? Really like to stay on site for Disney, don't know if the Vistana properties will cut it...
Maybe I just skip it all and continue to pay cash, but a 2 bedroom villa costs alto of scratch or Starpoints, IF they are available...
Any suggestions are welcome..