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This article will candidly answer the most commonly asked questions about RCI that I’ve seen asked over the years in my timeshare owners’ groups. It’s real talk on what RCI is, how it works, and how to make the most of it to score epic vacations across the globe. When you’re an RCI Subscribing Member, you’ll have access to more destinations than ever before — and even more ways to save on travel.
But don’t feel too bad, because the conversion and value you got for your points were really poor anyway. But getting back to RCI, there are three, and only three, tiers of resorts. If a salesperson is telling you that there is a list of RCI Platinum resorts, they are wrong.
What is RCI?
The fee amount you pay depends on the number of points you wish to roll over. The following RCI fees for 2022 are effective starting April 25, 2022. A list of those resorts can be found at this program’s website, The Registry Collection. Another recent question in my email was does owning at a certain resort mean you have wider access to the best resorts in RCI? So this question in part is because this is how Interval International works, but RCI does not work like this at all. These are really important, self-reflective questions to ask yourself before buying a timeshare.
You should deposit as early as possible - up to 2 years in advance of the check-in date of the week you own. As long as you deposit at least 9 months in advance of your Weeks check-in date; you'll receive the maximum Deposit Trading Power for your vacation time. Unlock high-demand favorite destinations during peak travel seasons. If you trade your week for another week with a lower trading power value your left over trading power is returned to you as a Deposit Credit that you can use towards a second vacation.
What is RCI Trading Power Protection?
Unfortunately, that means I don’t have a timeshare exchange company choice and must use RCI. So many people ask if you can get an RCI membership without owning a timeshare. As part of the sign-up process, you’ll be asked to provide the name of the resort you own a timeshare with or the vacation club you’re a member of.
Mia's past experience is diverse, with a history of interning at UCF's own literary magazine, blog writing for local nonprofits and making weekly op-ed pieces for The Odyssey. She has lived in Orlando, Florida for 21 years and enjoys hiking, spending time at her local lake and being with her family. The fee to reactivate your RCI membership is $49.In the event your membership is canceled, call RCI to discuss your options.
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There are hundreds of Gold Crown resorts to choose from, and you can even save money when you purchase a timeshare resale. You can browse timeshares for sale on the Timeshares Only network from all different RCI affiliated resorts and submit an offer online. Once you own, you can sign up for an RCI membership and start trading right away. Deposit Trading Power is a key factor in determining what exchange vacation options are available to you, and it’s important you maximize the possibilities. Once your vacation time is deposited, it is assigned a Deposit Trading Power.
Some of the most in-demand RCI properties are taken by members’ ongoing searches and therefore aren’t ever put in search inventory for others to see and reserve that way. That being said, the supply and demand dynamics can also aid in your planning! For example, towns with tons of timeshare resorts like Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, the Smoky Mountains National Park, and Branson are regularly available in the system.
EXCHANGE VACATION PROTECTION
The guest certificate allows a friend or family member the ability to check into your timeshare after you have booked your vacation through RCI. This is a great option if you’re looking for a gift for someone, or if you aren’t going to be taking a vacation this year. RCI Weeks subscribing members can deposit a week, view all available vacations and exchange to a different resort subject to the trading power of their deposited week.
With RCI Weeks you can also exchange your week or Deposit Credit for a cruise. Thousands of cruises are available on all the world’s major routes. Matti Pennington is a Baylor University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Corporate Communication.
A one-year RCI Membership is $99, and multi-year membership discounts range from 10 to 30% depending on how many years you purchase upfront. Many people start with a one-year membership, but I recommend buying a two-year one if your budget allows. The same concepts apply, but if you’re an RCI points member, the trading currency you will receive is called points, and the number is much more significant, like 12,000 or 45,000 points or more. Travel benefits are administered by third party providers under contract with RCI, LLC. RCI, LLC is not responsible for any activities or services provided third party providers. Uncover deals on spa treatments, restaurants, all-inclusive fees, and more.
These are two programs included with an RCI membership that doesn’t require you to use any of your trading power points. What differentiates them from each other is the price and included resorts. Those extra costs can be found in the Fees tab when looking at all-inclusive resorts in the RCI system. You can rent your owned week out, but not your RCI exchanges. It is against the Terms and Conditions that you agreed to when signing up for your RCI membership. If RCI catches you selling trades, they will cancel the reservation and potentially cancel your RCI membership.
Keep in mind that different rules and rates apply, so check in with RCI and your developer to be sure. Oftentimes it’s best to get the information for your specific ownership since owner needs vary. The RCI Last Program offers week-long stays at RCI properties 45 days out. Based on the size of the unit, the prices range from $269 to $319.
Save up to 60% on hotels and receive a Best Price Guarantee. Social Media Assistance Receive analysis, consultation and support to better manage your resort's reputation online. You can combine multiple Deposits and/or Deposit Credits to increase your Deposit Trading Power and get even more for your exchange.
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