Luxurious travel is not always synonymous with timeshare. RCI is hoping to change that association with their newest exchange program, The Registry Collection. Catered to the “money is no object” crowd, The Registry Collection is the world’s largest high-end timesharing option. This exclusive time share club provides its members access to a network including some of the world’s most exclusive, luxury destinations. The Registry Collection is administered through RCI and offers various accommodation options to members including condos, hotels, fractional ownership, private clubs, and yachts. These destinations boast personal concierge services, private jet charters, custom vacation packages, access to international golf locations, personal shopping, and other members-only perks.
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Built within the RCI exchange program is the option for timeshare owners to purchase cancellation insurance in the event that the owner needs to cancel the reservation prior to the stay or the vacation reservation is canceled by RCI prior to the stay (i.e. natural disaster, construction, etc.). RCI’s term for this insurance is Vacation Protection. Vacation Protection is different for points and weeks members, and the differences are discussed below.
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Ever thought of trading your timeshare week for a cruise, or using your RCI points toward a week long adventure at sea? As many of you may already know, RCI owners are able to book cruises through RCI timeshare exchange by applying unused points, borrowing points from a future year, or banking and trading a weeks time share. RCI will generally use the option for cruise vacations as a selling point for their program, but are they really a good deal? This article will explore the ways to book a cruise through RCI, and look at whether or not trading your timeshare for a cruise is worth it.
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One way to get the most out of your timeshare is to take advantage of the many special offers your time share exchange company makes available to owners. A great way to get the most for your money is to utilize your exchange group’s available last-minute trip deals. The downside to these deals is that travel can not usually be booked more than a month or two in advance, but the upside is that you will stay in gold star resorts, in amazing locations, for a fraction of the regular cost. Interested in making your timeshare work for you? See the checklist below for more information on booking RCI Escapes.
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Founded in 1974, RCI has been a pioneer of the concept of timeshare exchange vacations. RCI has more than three million members worldwide, who enjoy vacations at RCI’s over 3,700 affiliated resorts. R.C.I. time share owners and resorts are a unique community of travel enthusiasts that value timesharing as a great way to get their money’s worth while traveling. RCI members benefit from the knowledge, experience and resources of RCI’s Guides, who provide assistance in the planning of exchange vacations. RCI provides the opportunity for exchange vacations, which allow members to discover new places and enjoy the freedom of resort vacationing all over the world. RCI is considered within the timeshare industry as the global leader in vacation exchange.
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