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Abound Owner Events — February 2, 2023
Grand Chateau, Las Vegas, NV Concerts are the major types of events added for Owner Events during January 2023. Five of the eight NEW Owner Events added were concerts -- Jimmy Buffett in Vegas, (more about this is...
Back to the Basics — Abound, By Marriott – What IS Abound?
Westin Kierland Resort and Spa -- Scottsdale, AZ Abound, by Marriott became available in November 2022, and 2 months later, there are still questions about how it affects our timeshare ownerships – both for MVC Owners...
Just When You Didn’t Think It Could Get Worse!!
Both MVC and Vistana Websites are giving owners BIG problems!! I get it! You try and combine two complicated systems and you're going to run into problems. Launching Abound, by Marriott "hit a climax of problems" the...
Marriott Vacation Club Owner Events — January 2, 2023
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, South Beach, FL New Owner Events have been added to the growing list of options -- including concerts, wine & dine functions, Broadway plays, dophin swims, museum tours -- you get the...
Differences in Sheraton/Westin Resort Reservation Windows You Might Not Be Aware Of!
Sheraton Desert Oasis, Scottsdale, AZ If you're like me, these recent snow, cold, wet, winter storms has me thinking about warmer weather and sunshine. My trips for 2023 have all been arranged (I'm one of THOSE owners...
Marriott Vacation Club Destination Escapes for January and February — FINALLY!!! How Does 80% Discount Sound??
Marriott's Grand Chateau, Las Vegas, NV Destination Escapes were posted this week, and there are some KILLER deals!!! Before I get to the details, let me remind you that these typically go fast. Having said that, I...
Don’t You Wish Marriott Could Tell Owners Where There Is Availability, Instead of Owners Spending Time Trying to Find Them???
Westin St. John, USVI It's been 2 weeks since Abound by Marriott became available to Marriott and Vistana Owners. There was a flurry of reservations going on that first day grabbing up the prestine resorts that were...
And We Have a New #1 Marriott Owner Event For BEST Value — Steak Out! Las Vegas!!!
Marriott's Grand Chateau, Las Vegas, NV Each month I review all the Owner Events for Abound/Marriott Owners and create a list showing them in order of VALUE for your Club Points. For many months, the BEST value for...
An Early Christmas Present!! Abound by Marriott Is Finally HERE!!!!
Abound By Marriott It's finally here! You can now reserve Vistana Resorts using Club Points. And it's Easy Smeazy!! Here's what I know so far! First, there are quite a few availabilities for Westin and Sheraton...
The Marriott Vacation Website Problems Continue!!
And It Continues . . . . . I consider myself a patient person. Driving behind someone who is well under the speed limit doesn't get my heart pumping. Standing in line to purchase something is no big deal. Even the...