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RCI does do large bulk banks of KBC. My son and his wife - as of next Saturday!! - will be there in two weeks for their honeymoon. I exchanged for that week in June of 2014.
Friends of ours were there in April for their first trip to Maui and loved it. They walked almost everywhere, lots of nice restaurants close by, etc.
The first 3 weeks are very off-season, and that should help.
If I were you, I'd review the Maui Ratings and Reviews, and make yourself a list of acceptable resorts, so that when one pops up, you are ready to jump on it: http://www.tug2.com/BrowseResorts.as...rea=3&group=19
So I took Denise's advice and I drafted up a list of the resorts to search for every day to see if I can upgrade. If anyone feels that any of the resorts that I have narrowed by list down to is really bad, do let me know….thanks
MM1, MMO,WHA,WHL,MMO, EGK,EG1,WKI,SOK, HKB,KAA, KAN
I had LMB on the list but I'm just not sure of this one….
I'll throw another way to get suitable accommodations at Maui that has served us well. VRBO. Rent someone else's home/condo. It really costs little to no more than MF, and generally comes fully equipped. No parking cost and hassle. You choose the view you want- you get to see photos of it before you commit, and are not at the mercy of some clerk who just has rooms to fill and couldn't care less if your view is parking lot, dumpster, mountain or is ocean front.
Use your exchange for something or somewhere else.
Aren't we all. It wouldn't be the first time- or the last- for someone who 'settles' for the best they can get, takes a second week there to utilize the airfare for twice the vacation. just a thought.
Aren't we all. It wouldn't be the first time- or the last- for someone who 'settles' for the best they can get, takes a second week there to utilize the airfare for twice the vacation. just a thought.
I'll throw another way to get suitable accommodations at Maui that has served us well. VRBO. Rent someone else's home/condo. It really costs little to no more than MF, and generally comes fully equipped. No parking cost and hassle. You choose the view you want- you get to see photos of it before you commit, and are not at the mercy of some clerk who just has rooms to fill and couldn't care less if your view is parking lot, dumpster, mountain or is ocean front.
Use your exchange for something or somewhere else.
I'm just curious in what area are you are finding resorts cheaper than maintenance fees? My maintenance fees at Maui Lea (2 bedroom) are just under $1,000. I just looked on vrbo for the same dates (we have a fixed week) and I can't find anything close to that number. In fact, most are over $2,000 for the week once you include the cleaning fee. We have used vrbo since 2001 - most places have been fine, one was so filthy that I refused to check in (learned my lesson to always book a place with a local property manager and someone who takes credit cards), but I find timeshares to be more consistent quality-wise. I'm always looking for new ways to save some money but I am not finding the savings like you are.
So I took Denise's advice and I drafted up a list of the resorts to search for every day to see if I can upgrade. If anyone feels that any of the resorts that I have narrowed by list down to is really bad, do let me know….thanks
MMI, MMO,WHA,WHL,MMO, EGK,EG1,WKI,SOK, HKB,KAA, KAN
I had LMB on the list but I'm just not sure of this one….
Thanks, I was not sure if it was a #1 or an I. I appreciate the help.
I wish we could go for two weeks but with work schedules and coordinating class schedules for the kids, one week is all we can do for this trip. I'm just thrilled to have this opportunity. I'm feeling fortunate to have this opportunity and I truly will be happy if we are unable to upgrade and have to stay with the original reservation. I would just love the opportunity to be on the ocean side that many of the other choices offer.
We used to own a 2BR at Kaanapali Beach Club and can confirm this is true. The resort has 413 total units, but only 16 are 2BR. So a 2BR exchange into KBC will likely be very difficult - maybe not impossible - but certainly difficult. Eight 2BR units are located on the 8th and 9th floors and all eight have great views of the ocean and/or mountains. The units on the eighth floor have larger lanais. The other eight 2BR units are located on floors 4 and 5 and have similar views to the higher floors, just lower.
KBC is a very nice resort - a cut below the Marriott Maui Ocean Club and the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas - but still a nice place to stay.
We used to own a 2BR at Kaanapali Beach Club and can confirm this is true. The resort has 413 total units, but only 16 are 2BR. So a 2BR exchange into KBC will likely be very difficult - maybe not impossible - but certainly difficult. Eight 2BR units are located on the 8th and 9th floors and all eight have great views of the ocean and/or mountains. The units on the eighth floor have larger lanais. The other eight 2BR units are located on floors 4 and 5 and have similar views to the higher floors, just lower.
KBC is a very nice resort - a cut below the Marriott Maui Ocean Club and the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas - but still a nice place to stay.
This is semi off topic, but we are going to Maui next June ( thanks to a TUG Direct exchange ) trying to find a week in Oahu, or even a couple of days so DH can see Pearl Harbor. Prices are high and resorts charge for parking��. My question is it worth extra fees to take a few days before Maui to go to Oahu? And are flights between Islands expensive too? I am also looking at IHG for hotel stay in Waikiki, we have points thru HICV. If we can't find a timeshare to exchange!
Silentg
This is semi off topic, but we are going to Maui next June ( thanks to a TUG Direct exchange ) trying to find a week in Oahu, or even a couple of days so DH can see Pearl Harbor. Prices are high and resorts charge for parking��. My question is it worth extra fees to take a few days before Maui to go to Oahu? And are flights between Islands expensive too? I am also looking at IHG for hotel stay in Waikiki, we have points thru HICV. If we can't find a timeshare to exchange!
Silentg
If you have never been to Oahu and Pearl Harbor, I think it's worth it. And yes, it's going to be expensive. But if you are just going for a couple of days, don't rent a car.
After years of success, we have had none for an exchange w/ our SDO into WKORV(N).
We were able to do a trade last year into a 1 bedroom at Marriott Lahaina & Napili villas. Loved it there.
This year we had an OGS for WORKV(N) for over a year for the off weeks in December. We did have an option several times to go for the Marriott (not the villas, the main section) but chose to go with our Plan B. I recently cancelled the OGS to make other plans because it had not been filled.
We stayed at Sands of Kahana last year and did not enjoy the location. The rooms and view were great. However, we are the type of people that like to go w/out a rental car, or rent for short times, and walk to everything we need/want. For that, I would gladly choose KBC for is proximity to the beach walk.
FYI, our Marriott last year was filled in September of 2014 for a December of 2014 check in.
The Marriott Lahaina & Napili villa exchange was with the 1 bedroom B side of our SDO. I had the OGS for quite a while, and had a good back up plan. I had several offers to book into main part of the resort, but I wanted to hold out for an exchange that would give us a full kitchen. Glad I did.
The Marriott Lahaina & Napili villa exchange was with the 1 bedroom B side of our SDO. I had the OGS for quite a while, and had a good back up plan. I had several offers to book into main part of the resort, but I wanted to hold out for an exchange that would give us a full kitchen. Glad I did.
I truly appreciate the info. I was thinking of trying to do an OGS, with my entire 2 bedroom SDO, do you feel I would have a chance of getting a 2 bedroom for this location if I do it now for 2017?
I truly appreciate the info. I was thinking of trying to do an OGS, with my entire 2 bedroom SDO, do you feel I would have a chance of getting a 2 bedroom for this location if I do it now for 2017?
I doubt a L & N villa, but I also have no idea. We only have 1 child, and he is 7, so we are more than happy with a 1 bedroom. I have never deposited my full 2 bedroom so I have no idea of how it trades -- I always split it and deposit 2 weeks.
Hi Everyone, we now have to go in late August of 2016, due to my daughters schedule, I was able to snag a kona cost for August 2016 but I really want to be in Maui, I hope between me checking every day before and after work and watching the sightings, I can sang something….
I truly appreciate the info. I was thinking of trying to do an OGS, with my entire 2 bedroom SDO, do you feel I would have a chance of getting a 2 bedroom for this location if I do it now for 2017?
I hate to be negative but I think you have extremely little chance of this trade unless it's full flex within a couple of weeks of check in. The odds of a 2br in the new towers making it through marriott preference are slim to none!
Hi Everyone, we now have to go in late August of 2016, due to my daughters schedule, I was able to snag a kona cost for August 2016 but I really want to be in Maui, I hope between me checking every day before and after work and watching the sightings, I can sang something….
Sugarcubesea,
Glad you took the Kona coast reservation. It gives you a back-up plan, in case you miss out on a Maui offering. Stay optimistic! Since you look early in the morning, are you able to check at 4:00 a.m. (Pacific time)? As an example, recently I saw availability at the Marriott on Maui for the end of August of 2015, while I was surfing the web at 4:00 a.m.! Someone else mentioned having seen a 3-bdrm. available, but did not mention which resort. Since you will be searching for August of 2016, you still have lots of time to choose which mornings you want to search at that early hour before you go to work. Good luck to you! CJ
Sugarcubesea,
Glad you took the Kona coast reservation. It gives you a back-up plan, in case you miss out on a Maui offering. Stay optimistic! Since you look early in the morning, are you able to check at 4:00 a.m. (Pacific time)? As an example, recently I saw availability at the Marriott on Maui for the end of August of 2015, while I was surfing the web at 4:00 a.m.! Someone else mentioned having seen a 3-bdrm. available, but did not mention which resort. Since you will be searching for August of 2016, you still have lots of time to choose which mornings you want to search at that early hour before you go to work. Good luck to you! CJ
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