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Decided Hyatt is not for me right now

JohnPaul

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As someone who is all about points and the flexibility they offer (at least in a true points system) I've always been puzzled about fixed weeks.

However, I think I'm finally beginning to see the appeal in some instances. Knowing you will get the same ocean view every year or a warm week in Key West or Hawaii when you live somewhere snowy could be a big boon. I also imagine you get to know many of the people who own the same week. And of course you don't have to worry about getting your reservation in (although half my fun is planning and booking).

So...I'll stick w my points but I'm no longer as perplexed about why people would want fixed weeks.
 

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As someone who is all about points and the flexibility they offer (at least in a true points system) I've always been puzzled about fixed weeks.

However, I think I'm finally beginning to see the appeal in some instances. Knowing you will get the same ocean view every year or a warm week in Key West or Hawaii when you live somewhere snowy could be a big boon. I also imagine you get to know many of the people who own the same week. And of course you don't have to worry about getting your reservation in (although half my fun is planning and booking).

So...I'll stick w my points but I'm no longer as perplexed about why people would want fixed weeks.

JohnPaul, you hit the nail on the head. I own DVC but bought into the Hyatt system in Key West for the exact reasons you listed. I live in Michigan and need a week in the middle of winter to get away. And if I decide to go somewhere else, I can rent my highly desirable week and use the money to go somewhere else. You, half your fun is planning and booking. Me, been there, done that, and it's nice knowing I already have a beautiful, warm weather spot already secured. I really do like both systems but for the guarantee I needed, a fixed week was for me. Which is why I highly doubt I will ever be interested in Hyatt's new system. (Especially at the price they are trying to sell it.)
 
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I am sadden about Hurricane Irma and sorta relieved that I lost my Beach Club contract to Hyatt ROFR a few months ago.
 

dagger1

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Fixed weeks/units
As someone who is all about points and the flexibility they offer (at least in a true points system) I've always been puzzled about fixed weeks.

However, I think I'm finally beginning to see the appeal in some instances. Knowing you will get the same ocean view every year or a warm week in Key West or Hawaii when you live somewhere snowy could be a big boon. I also imagine you get to know many of the people who own the same week. And of course you don't have to worry about getting your reservation in (although half my fun is planning and booking).

So...I'll stick w my points but I'm no longer as perplexed about why people would want fixed weeks.
Fixed week/units systems such as Hyatt's have their place as you have realized. We bought Hyatt in San Antonio and Breckenridge for exactly the reason you cited: our entire family knows the exact week and units we will be in for summer (San Antonio/Breck) and ski season (Breck). They can plan accordingly. Another huge benefit is the quality of the Hyatt resorts you don't get with lower tier timeshares.
I personally believe there is a reason developers don't sell fixed weeks/units anymore. I assume they benefit from the points systems more than the fixed systems. The legacy Hyatt system also does give some flexibility for exchanging, especially into the lesser demand resorts or during slower seasons. We enjoy the flexibility of our Wyndham points (and the greater number of locations), but the vast majority are much lower quality than Hyatt's. Points systems were described perfectly by Mick Jagger: "You don't always get what you want".
 
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