1 in 4 Rule for Grand Pacific Resorts

Open-Road · May 6, 2006

Would the 1 in 4 Rule apply to Grand Pacific Resorts in Southern California for Extra Vacations or just regular exchanges?

We want to accommodate 2 different family members at separate resorts that are 3 weeks apart. Is this possible with guest certificates?

Thanks

JohnnyO · May 11, 2006

I believe it is only for regular exchanges but you need to read the fine print that is included with the EV's....and you can always call RCI and ask them the same thing. Let us know what you find out.

Open-Road said:
Would the 1 in 4 Rule apply to Grand Pacific Resorts in Southern California for Extra Vacations or just regular exchanges?

We want to accommodate 2 different family members at separate resorts that are 3 weeks apart. Is this possible with guest certificates?

Thanks

Madge · May 11, 2006

Open-Road,

I'll check this to be sure of the current policy.

Madge · May 18, 2006

Open-Road,

I am surprised to learn that Grand Pacific Resorts does apply the one-in-four rule to Extra Vacations. However, consecutive weeks or multiple units should not be a problem.

Open-Road · Jun 1, 2006

Does the 1-in-4 year rule apply to the Lawrence welk villas resort chain as well???

For Extra Vacations or Just exchanges??

Thanks

Madge · Jun 9, 2006

Open-Road,

The one-in-four rule for Welk Resorts is applied as a group (1540, 5663, and 2318). However, it does not apply to Extra Vacations, Last Call, Bonus Weeks, etc. It applies only to one-for-one exchanges.

ahmo · Jun 13, 2006

Does the 1 in 4 Rules for Grand Pacific Resorts apply to Last Calls as well?

SJRSONG · Jun 13, 2006

Grand Pacific Resorts used to have exceptions for 1 in 4 rule for GPP owners, points owners, and consecutive weeks or multiple units. However, I noticed points owners were eliminated from this exceptions recently. Can you explain its reason? thanks.

Madge · Jun 20, 2006

ahmo,

The one-in-four rule would apply to any surplus program if it applies to Extra Vacations. Last Call would also not be an option.

Madge · Jun 20, 2006

TUG101,

The one-in-four rule does not apply to Points transactions. Keep in mind that a Weeks exchange, even if you're using points, is considered to be a Weeks transaction.

davenlib · Jun 28, 2006

what if RCI confirms you for a resort that breaks the 1 in 4 rule?? We just grabed a last minute (7 days out) but had one at a sister property reserved for 9 months out.. They are both GPR. If RCI allowed the booking are we ok, or is there a chance they would deny our vacation in 9 months.???

TravelSFO · Jun 28, 2006

You probably won't like my answer for this one. If RCI allowed you to confirm it when it should not have been allowed, RCI will not be held responsible and RCI or the resort can cancel your reservation when the mistake has been discovered.

I wouldn't chance getting there and being denied at check-in.

Madge · Jul 5, 2006

davenlib,

If an exchange is confirmed in error to a resort that enforces the one-in-four rule, it will likely be discovered and canceled later. If you aren't sure of the resort's policy, call to verify it with a Guide.