How does my vacation ownership work in coordination with an exchange company like RCI?

When you become a vacation owner, your home resort is yours to use during your assigned ownership time. Your ownership also makes you a part of a network of people who are passionate about vacation. During those times when you’d like more than one vacation, or when you want to travel to another destination or during a different time, RCI can connect you to an exchange network of travelers like yourself who are also looking to exchange their assigned vacation time.

Why should I choose RCI as my timeshare exchange company?

We are the first to admit that the timeshare exchange industry is more competitive today than ever before! That’s why we strive to be the first to launch ground-breaking technology advancements, innovative new products, and enhanced membership benefits. In the last 37 years, we have learned what vacation owners like you want and need from your exchange company. We can, and will continue to, surpass the competition by following through on our promise to bring you the most value for your membership.

Below is a brief description of just a few of the membership benefits included with an RCI Weeks membership.
Exchange – An RCI exchange vacation is the result of trading your deposited vacation time for another available vacation. When searching for an RCI exchange vacation, you have access to a selection of thousands of resorts*! We also offer additional tools for you to personalize your exchange even more: o Add Trading Power Protection** - This exclusive member-only benefit provides you with the flexibility to change or cancel your vacation for any reason and get back the full trading power used for the exchange! o Combine Deposits – If your Deposit has less Deposit Trading Power than what is required for your desired Exchange vacation, for a fee, you can combine multiple Deposits or Deposit Credits. o Extend Your Deposit*** – If you aren’t able to travel during the travel window of your deposit, you can extend your travel window for up to one additional year. o Opt for Ongoing Search – If your ideal vacation isn’t available, simply start an ongoing search, and we will search 24/7 until we find a suitable match. We’ll notify you as soon as we find availability! o Add a Guest Certificate – Are you looking for the perfect gift for your friends or family? Consider giving them the gift of vacation with an RCI Guest Certificate. RCI Platinum® Membership – RCI members can upgrade their RCI membership to gain access to additional features and benefits of membership. This includes Priority Access to specially acquired Exchange vacations, the opportunity to receive complimentary unit upgrades, rebates on select RCI transactions, and discounts on everyday purchases like dining, golfing, and more! Click here to learn more! Extra VacationsSM Getaways – An Extra Vacations getaway gives you access to the timeshare resort vacation experience you’ve come to expect, without exchanging your vacation time! You can purchase a week (or more) at the available destination of your choice, and you can choose from thousands of options. Why limit yourself to just one vacation when you have UNLIMITED access to Extra Vacations getaway weeks? o Best Price Guarantee – We guarantee that our Extra Vacations getaway prices are the best available! If you find a better price elsewhere, we’ll refund you the difference. o Add a Guest Certificate – As mentioned above, an RCI Guest Certificate allows you to give the gift of vacation to your friends and family! Last CallSM Vacations – A Last Call vacation is similar to an Extra Vacation getaway, but offers even more value! As with Extra Vacations getaways, you don’t have to exchange your deposited vacation time, but with Last Call vacations you must book within 45 days of travel, and the prices are always less than $300 USD for the entire week! o Guest Certificates are also available for Last Call vacations. RCI Travel – Book your airfare, hotel stay, car rental and more online - 24/7. RCI Travel online is your link to all your travel needs! Whether you need to book airfare or an extra hotel stay at the end of your resort vacation, RCI Travel online can help make sure all your vacation plans fit together seamlessly. RCI Cruise – RCI subscribing members have access to over 25 leading cruise lines and thousands of itineraries that will take you to some of the most fascinating ports-of-call in the world. As an RCI member, with just one exchange, you can book up to four cabins at special member rates. Endless Vacation® magazine – As an RCI subscribing member, you’ll also receive the award-winning Endless Vacation magazine. Inside you’ll find information on where to stay, where to play, where to shop, and where to dine all in addition to a special Member Only section, designed with you in mind! RCI.com – Becoming a member of RCI gives you access to the exciting and innovative technology at RCI.com. RCI.com lets you search all vacations available to you at the same time, and decide whether you want to exchange a deposit, or book an Extra Vacations getaway! You can even customize your search using any combination of over 15 search filters. RCI Vacation Guides - As a member, you’ll also get access to our expert Vacation Guides! If you need help deciding which one of our 4,000* resorts to choose from, our guides can help. From account-related questions to customized vacation planning, your needs are our top priority. RCI Shopping PerksSM Program – The RCI Shopping Perks program is a cash refund loyalty program that offers a one-stop shopping experience designed especially for RCI subscribing members residing in the United States and District of Columbia. RCI subscribing members can earn cash refunds of up to 25% of the purchase price on items purchased at a wide variety of participating online merchants. RCI TV – At RCI, we believe that planning your vacation should be as enjoyable as taking your vacation. That’s where RCI TV comes in, RCI TV is your customized resort and destination resource. With RCI TV, you can start experiencing your vacation before you even check-in! RCI Cruise – Cruise to popular destinations and fascinating ports-of-call around the world! Exchange a Deposit Trading Power of 7 towards thousands of Cruise options, or use a Deposit with a Trading Power of 14 to save at least $500USD for premium cruise vacations. Visit CruiseRCI.com or call 1-877-RCI-Boat to book your cruise vacation.
Are you ready to become a valued member of the world’s largest timeshare exchange network?
o If you already own a timeshare/vacation ownership, click here to complete your RCI enrollment application. o If you don’t currently own a timeshare, and you’re interested in vacation ownership opportunities at RCI affiliated resorts, click here to visit RCI TV and view our showcase of resorts. You can also click here to access our affiliated resort directory and search for the resort that’s right for you.
Already a member of the RCI Weeks program? Click below to find additional information.
If you’re not already registered on RCI, click here . If you’re already registered and need help logging in, click here. * Subject to availability based on value-for-value vacation exchange principles. ** Certain restrictions apply. Please go to rci.com/WVP for more details. *** Deposit Extension fees start at $29 for one month. ****For RCI Platinum Terms and Conditions, Click here. RCI® Elite Rewards® MasterCard – Still looking to save even more money on your next vacation? Apply for the RCI Elite Rewards MasterCard and begin earning Rewards on purchases that you can redeem toward Reward Items that can help you save on your next RCI vacation.