Pet Friendly RCI Resorts Within the US

Pet Friendly Hotels in US

The following is a list of RCI-affiliated resorts within the United States that permit pets i.e. dogs, cats, and birds. This list is subject to change and you should always call the resort prior to making reservations to confirm their pet policy. Some resorts do require a pet deposit, have restrictions regarding the pet’s weight and/or breed, and others will not permit you to leave the animal unattended – most resorts allowing pets do have kennels nearby. You should always be sure to bring all of your pet’s pets papers, vaccine information, medications, and tags with vacation contact information. With a little extra preparation traveling with pets can be a very rewarding and enjoyable experience – happy tails! For more information on friendly pet hotels and successful vacations with your pet read – Traveling with Your Pet? and Flying with Your Dog – Tips for Taking Dogs on Airplanes

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List of Pet Friendly RCI Resorts – International and US

Hotels That Accept Animals

The following is a list of RCI-affiliated resorts that permit pets. This resort information can be changed at any time and you should always call the resort before you make reservations to check availability for pets. There may be additional deposits required when traveling with your dog, cat, or bird, and certain resorts have pet weight restrictions in place. There are also additional considerations when traveling internationally with pets such as breed restrictions and airline guidelines. You should always bring all of your pets papers, vaccine information, medications, and tags with vacation contact information. RCI has a number of international locations that will accept pets and a more limited number of US resorts. The following list contains the resort name, RCI ID number, and the resort’s location – resorts with an * are international locations.

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Charities Accepting Timeshare Donations

How to Donate Timeshares for Tax Deduction

Many timeshare owners out of luck on the resale market choose to offer their timeshare as a donation to a non-profit organization, or NPO. While some NPO’s have shied away from this type of fund raising, there are still many organizations out there that welcome timeshare as a way to raise money for their programs. Below is a list of charitable organizations accepting timeshare donations.
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Donating Timeshare for a Tax Write-Off

Charities Accepting Timeshares as Donations

The timeshare resale market can be tough, and many timeshare owners spend months or even years trying to sell unwanted timeshare. Many of these timeshare resale companies will charge fees for listing available timeshares, which can end up being a costly process – especially when you consider that a final sale is never guaranteed. For timeshare owners looking for a quick way to get out of maintenance and membership fees, timeshare donation is an excellent option. The only drawback to this approach is that most often you will need to own the timeshare outright, i.e. no longer be making any payments on the principal amount of the timeshare.
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