Westin, Sheraton, Vistana Flex Timeshare explained

[Ken555]

I’m curious... what is the MF for the Sheraton Flex and other Flex products? I assume it’s a cost per SO. I think I read it in another thread but can’t locate it.

Also, if a Sheraton Flex owner wanted to trade via II, how would that be done? Flex owners could have any of a number of StarOption totals...how much do they deduct for a deposit? Is there some documentation on this process?

Thanks.


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[controller1]

I’m curious... what is the MF for the Sheraton Flex and other Flex products? I assume it’s a cost per SO. I think I read it in another thread but can’t locate it.

Also, if a Sheraton Flex owner wanted to trade via II, how would that be done? Flex owners could have any of a number of StarOption totals...how much do they deduct for a deposit? Is there some documentation on this process?

Thanks.


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The 2019 VOI assessment for Westin Flex is $0.01893/point.

 

[okwiater]

The 2019 cost for Sheraton Flex is $0.01546/point. This means Westin Flex is 22.4% more expensive than Sheraton Flex on a per-point basis.

 

[Tucsonadventurer]

We booked an OF in Maui (WKORV) with StarOptions in October 2017. We were in a 1 bedroom premium in building 3, 5th floor OFC.

We have also in late May

 

[Venter]

To book in II you require a certain amount of points for the particular unit(studio, 1 bedroom, etc) and the particular TDI(II season).
You can call II first and have them search and if the week is available you can have the points transferred and book the week. You can also transfer points(valid for 2 years from transfer) and do searches and requests for availability. Speaking to an agent it does not sound as if you can make a request first trade.
You would need a different II account from the one used if you own a mandatory(or other corporate) account.
There is a chart but I am not in a position to upload it right now. Will try tonight. I can tell you that it takes 110 000 points to book a high season(high TDI) 2 bedroom unit which is cheaper than what some platinum 2 bedroom units cost(148 100) when using Staroptions. It may however be more difficult to find the trade as I am not sure of availability in II for high season or holiday weeks. You are also not guaranteed a specific view.

 

[Venter]

Here is the chart.

 

[echino]

Looks like it's the same idea as Hyatt. A points chart for II exchanges. But a lot more expensive in terms of maintenance fees than Hyatt!

 

[KACTravels]

I read all of the replies to this and did not see anyone distinguish that the explanation is for RESALE Flex. You absolutely can use Options at the 8 month mark for Maui Ocean Front if they are available when you buy Flex from Vistana. The Options are just like any other Options when purchased direct or are retro’ed (Not that I know of anyone that has retro’ed Resale Flex). The Mandatory status referenced is only for resorts in each group.

 

[dioxide45]

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