In recent years they have been selling perpetual RTUs. When another company TRIED to take us over and stole lots of Torres Mazatlan property, it cost us quite a bit to get it all back. Not that I want more members - I just take it personally to see all these negative reviews from mostly people that have never used the program, whereas you will note that nearly all of us owners give VI 5 stars. I studied psychology many lifetimes ago, this was all very well planned out, methodical and precise. and 100's of other resort locations around the world. Sign up today! You are using an out of date browser. WebInterval International Premier Resorts provide an outstanding vacation experience, with state-of-the-art conveniences, and modern features and appointments. Our content is intended to be used for general information purposes only. 70 Permanent points with 272 points available $2,800 with no 2021 Eastern U.S.A. CENTRAL FLORIDA Florida, Central |Westgate River Ranch WRR Florida, Orlando |Blue Tree Resort at Lake Buena Vista BLT & BL2 These are priced from $20 to $30 per point and many have additional We were wrong, I could have stayed at luxury hotels for less than what I spent for this rental ownership. All of this turned out to be a lie. Vacation Internationales timeshare program is actually called Vacation Time Share (VTS), but is most often referred to as either Vacation Internationale or VI Resorts. International: 1-603-516-0200. Planning a honeymoon or perhaps destination wedding, our advisors offer expertise with destination and resort selection. The rooms were nice, they were clean, they were not awesome, their pools were sub par and they were not as nice as our other time shares or a hotel for that matter. As soon as we sat down with Chris, he gave us zero information. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment based on your own personal circumstances and consult with your own investment, financial, tax and legal advisers. VRI (Vacation Resorts International) was hired as the management company in 2004 and They have done a great job of upgrading the units/resorts. <]/Prev 55161/XRefStm 1274>> contact and buy from me. %%EOF WebGet reviews, hours, directions, coupons and more for Vacation Internationale. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. They also need you to be a couple. WebSumter Senior Services Retirement and Senior Volunteer Program. However As soon as our names were called, we were greeted by the infamous Chris who did not have a mask on and was very vocal about his right to "Not be told what to do with his body." BBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. If your plans change, be sure to cancel your ARWL reservation request as soon as possible (before your request matches) to avoid the decline fee. You must log in or register to reply here. Vacation Exchange See more, and do more, beyond your home resort network and during different times of the year. More But remember the sales process does not really have much to do with the resort experience. 175 0 obj <> endobj We all, and by all I mean one other couple, pile into another area separated from where we were by a wall. 0000026215 00000 n Operating Fund: More commonly referred to as a maintenance fee, it includes on site WebVacation Internationale Overview Website: www.viresorts.com Headquarters: Bellevue, WA Size: 201 to 500 Employees Founded: 1974 Type: Company - Private Industry: Hotels & Resorts Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable Competitors: Unknown Vacation Internationale was built on the belief that vacations are an important part of a happy and See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. WebThe Promoter of the Vacation Internationale Program is Vacation Ownership Sales, Inc., a California corporation, whose mailing address is 1417 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA It's for higher levels of ownership and much of it was new to me. 19 years of use plus extra points that can be used now. Get buying tips about Travel Agencies delivered to your inbox. WebWith VIs growing number of resort locations, coupled with hundreds of vacation destinations through our exchange relationships, we offer you a world of vacation 0 Unsubscribe easily. These permanent contracts are priced at 1/4th of what you would At the present time RCI, II or any of the independent trade companies are how you can make external trades. THEY WERE RUDE, DISRESPECTFUL AND DISCRIMINATORY. The originals were sold as a right touse, many of them were for 30 years. 0000024409 00000 n All Rights Reserved. Okay That is already strange but whatever, we kept it pushing. Unsubscribe easily. BBB is here to help. The first time I had to pay the enormous amount of $647 for the annual maintenance fee, they add a $69 w/out asking you for some type of magazine that help you "save" even more. We have about 3 weeks worth of points (almost all bought on the resale market and then transferred in when Pacific Shores went belly up) and we have found VI resorts timeshare program to be excellent. years. 182 points that expire in the year 2032 with 389 points available I think I will also write a letter to their corporate executives about my treatment. BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. %PDF-1.6 % These deposits, are available to VI owners as exchanges for the same point values, plus $125 per week exchange, fee. I said, "I won a free trip" and she said yes! I should know how much the guest pass is because I have placed guests names on reservations at VI. Hi there! qualify for the VI Prestige Program. With more than 50,000 subscribing Timeshare owners, it is the best way to keep up with topics and information important to owners and is completely free! or any of the independent trade companies are how you can make external trades. Resort Details & Photos Vacation Internationale - Papakea Lahaina, Maui, Hawai`i. Then he is trying to tell us about the packages. So, please do not blame VI for scammers using our name to get you in to these horrible time-wasting presentations. Thank you, you have successfully subscribed to our newsletter! 0000014898 00000 n I don't think that's a problem. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. You must log in or register to reply here. I think its about $30 - $35. points at no charge. Everything that you do with these people you have to pay. Chris then proceeds to ask me to put my phone down and "Participate." I like the way the point system works, but it is true that the most popular resorts must be booked a year in advance (Puerto Vallarta, Leavenworth, Ocean Shores and some of the Hawaii locations). Part of my enjoyment is seeing the same staff at the resorts time after time. All intended to make the potential customer feel pressured into buying. awesome, will incorporate the above changesthank you! However, BBB does not verify the accuracy of information provided by third parties, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any information in Business Profiles. Many VI owners wish to buy points to increase their ownership to You will receive: In order to make a deposit you will need to use the on line form, pay the $145 WebRESORT RECOGNITION PROGRAM Interval International Select Resorts provide a great vacation experience, and are distinguished by a comfortable and homelike atmosphere. The originals were sold as a right to. %%EOF Each year your allocation of points is deposited into your account. BBB reports on known marketplace practices. He mentions my make, model and year of my vehicle without me mentioning it or putting that on paper. However, I was informed by the sales person that I didnt have enough points for this trip and that he could sell me enough points to make the trip happen. By 1976, there were a total of four resorts. So we get invited to their Tukwila office not far from South Center Mall in WA. We are both in public service, what a weird coincidence, he's former military. He evidently also has a developmentally challenged child which I seriously hope is NOT just a story cuz how messed up would that be? If there is a change, they are usually very keen to make things work. He also remembered me by name as we spoke often when I called Worldmark. We offer several contracts for sale at over 75% off of retail value. This has yet to materialize. We do not have a property in Cabo, or several others that were mentioned. Hot weeks are the leftovers at 45 days. 0000013496 00000 n 0000008313 00000 n at up to 60% OFF retail? It's another 30 minutes of listening to the actual sales pitch, sorta. Our Privacy Guarantee We will protect your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy, and you agree that we may send you email communication regarding the services described on this website pursuant to the Terms of Use. We do have the ability to bank points for three years, and after that they are gone. WebPapakea Resort by Vacation Internationale 3543 Lower Honoapiilani Road PO Box 968, Hawaii-Maui, Hawaii, 96761, United States Show on map Situated on 13 acres of tropical landscaping, this Lahaina resort offers an outdoor pool, putting green, and apartments with free Wi-Fi. When my fiance asked him if all prizes outlined in the email he received would be honored, Chris' response was "Well I don't knowI don't know what was in the email." hbbd```b``! We paid about $15K for 50 explorer weeks plus a 10 year contract with the Flyback Program. If you are content to work within their system, and you get up to the platinum level of their prestige program, the value can't be beat. At the present time RCI, II. A great way to get into the VI program at a very low price and have We have kids waiting at home, things to do, better things to do like root canals or castration with a brick. He was nice enough but was cringy 90% of the time. Nothing was unscripted, everything was driving toward bilking innocent people out of their money. So basically, whoever gets you in their door is a completely separate entity and they clearly do not communicate with one another. Long story short, we knew what this was about but my fiance thought he'd give this a try. info@VTSpoints.com. By entering your email, you agree to sign up for consumer news, tips and giveaways from ConsumerAffairs. I said no, that's okay and I wanted to leave now. Thus, the ex-Boeing engineer went to work on developing the very first timeshare point system. I could not speak about how crap this was enough. 0 Also, I have not once received a statement from them via mail nor any other means, telling me how much is left of my current balance. Bring your husband and watch this video and we will give you free tickets". V.I. 0000005621 00000 n Time Bank: Was also Ive called the sales office twice asking to speak with a supervisor of sales. He said few people from Worldmark moved to VI when they closed their office in Redmond. WebVacation ownership makes it possible to enjoy life the way its supposed to be lived and as an Interval Internationalmember, you get even more from your vacations. 1 - VI was founded in 1974, VI pioneered the points based system - West Coast based vacation club 44 properties - VI is the largest Owner function suggestDestination(id) { Commercial use is prohibited so a member does have a better shot at a reservation. The reason they cant tell you what company they are calling from is that they are calling for so many different ones. I think that I should report them to the District Attorney. The, There are several types of ownerships in the resale market. Prestige Travel has proudly served the greater Atlanta area for over 35 years. then enough for a weeks vacation during high season. So, VI points owners are not limited to just VI resorts. If you choose to do business with this business, please let the business know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Business Profile. There are no exact matches available. System & Usage Start a new search, then select a related item from the autosuggest. management and check in; maid and linen service; interior maintenance and repairs; HOA fees; utilities; Yes, you can book as many days as you have points at 12 months out. replaced, it still works the same way, but is no longer the Time bank. What is a hot week. Most RCI Weeks resorts reservations = 22.5 VI Points or less when booked within 30 days of arrival. I don't know whether or not this is worth including in the article. In my years of experience, both the resort staff and VI phone staff are wonderful, courteous and respectful. so we quit that entirely. You have 24 months in which to use your points , longer if you choose to deposit weeks with an exchange company. With SellMyTimeshareNow.com you can discover an impressive inventory of by-owner advertised Vacation Internationale timeshare resales and rentals and save thousands. TUG Members receive free classified ads in our Marketplace to sell or rent your timeshare all year! I had booked a vacation for my entire family the previous year and we were all set for our family trip. price. I felt completely violated both emotionally and psychologically. What we did not see or notice was the small print, they get you with all the talking. Now at VI we pay $20 for each booking - that's it. reviews with: (800) 481-2871 I call this the ice breaker time. This person also told me not to call the reservation number for about two weeks because all of this had to be processed.I called the reservation number two days later to discover that the family trip to ****** was never in jeopardy, that the two other trips were fine as well and that no borrowing of points had taken place.This was extremely unethical. Other Vacation Internationale (VI) time share contracts have an It's all very intentional, organized manipulation. Although they still have to If you cancel more than 30 days out, you get your points back (or 24 hours if you choose to pay for last minute cancelation insurance). Advertise it to interested vacationers across the globe. One of the best Vacation Rentals, Real Estate business at 1417 116th Ave NE, Bellevue WA, 98004 United States. We specialize in creating one of kind experiences to Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Australia & New Zealand, along with Ocean and River Cruising. Both systems have pro's and con's. After sending this $647 thru WF Bill Pay, they still kept sending me emails that I haven't paid. Vacation Internationale timeshare rentals and timeshare resales are available through SellMyTimeshareNow.com for hundreds or even thousands less than resort costswith a for sale or for rent by-owner timeshare, you'll get the same benefits and perks of VI membership, for significantly less. The Flyback program is like a rebate program. We were told the benefits of ownership in VI after the grueling presentation. Can't do that either eh? Vacation Internationale Resorts are located in some of the most There are always at least 3 seasons used at each of the 34 resorts, Prime, Choice and Quiet. point. expiration date giving you 16 to 20 years of use are also available. He follows, motions to the clerk up front to buzz the doors open and we walk out with him up my backside the whole way talking in my ear and then snidely says "you folks take real good care now" as he watches us leave the parking lot. We walk in, very legit seeming. I charge the exit door with my girl behind me ready to fight my way out if I need to. 0000025541 00000 n You'll enjoy a fully-equipped condominium with a full kitchen and private balcony regardless of which resort you've chosen, and you'll be pleased with a welcoming staff that treats you like family. $6K and change gets us the thing they're trying to sell us. I told him I had booked two other trips for 2023 and could I cancel those trips to get enough points for our family vacation. I am considering a VI ownership myself and as such, I have few questions that may be added to the article. number of points required from me. I'd rather watch paint dry for 90 minutes!! I am a newbie to the timeshare scene. pay during a sales presentation with the company. JavaScript is disabled. The direct exchange option ( deo) cost has increased to $145 and they do not accept all weeks from other resorts. For a resale owner, ignore most of the table. "Presentation", ha. Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating. We trusted that our friend wouldn't sign us up for an expensive lie on a presentation. Interval International Select Resorts provide a great vacation experience, and are distinguished We value your privacy. 175 38 over 10 years we have been helping people just like yourselves sell We strive to offer the most memorable and unique experiences, which can include a private early hour tour of the Vatican, a personalized wine tasting tour in France, or a scenic helicopter ride in New Zealand. Are you a vacationer who wants to rent or buy timeshare Additionally, management has finally put restrictions in place to stop other timeshares (Diamond, etc.) Enjoy reading our tips and recommendations. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met. The amount of points one could use at the different resorts is almost as varied as the number of resorts in the VTS system, but typically, the studios 0000004809 00000 n There has to be a catch right? 166 0 obj <>stream 0000041629 00000 n Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Vacation Internationale (VI) is a pioneer and industry leader in Be aware when purchasing, of the time left to use. 0000001056 00000 n s(*.' tSd@]G [\Yr'uaeIy; i&{pQVo | I opened a claim with WF BP to investigate where this money went (VI took the money but never credited it to my account). Written by owners, members and experts. Toll Free: 1-877-815-4227 First of all Chris, I'm not 5 years old and perhaps if your pitch was convincing, I would have been more engaged. Would you spend more than $15,544 in 12 years on luxury resorts you can use every other year? WebVacation Internationale Resorts are located in some of the most desirable vacation spots in America - including presentations and reviews with: Hawaiian Islands; Mazatlan and 0000007056 00000 n With VIs growing number of resort locations, coupled with hundreds of vacation destinations through our exchange relationships, we offer you a world of vacation choices! For us, I can check in and my wife can check in for the same week in different units just like WM. 0000018434 00000 n Save yourself the time and don't waste 90 minutes of your life on this nonsense that you will never get back again. at $40 a point. It was disappointing to know we paid 6K, $762 every other year for a rental timeshare. Membership Costs *In Canada, trademark(s) of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus, used under License. As having bought a timeshare years before we understood mostly what we were getting into. This offers a tremendous savings to those owners who They mostly deposit 1 BR or studios with 2BR deposits a very rare occurrence. WM has more resorts, but VI treats their owners much, much better. Operating Fund: More commonly referred to as a maintenance fee, it includes on site. available. I told him nope and we were leaving. I am not married but in a long term relationship and I referred to my partner as my husband. 212 0 obj <>stream Interval International to trade points, and travel to resorts all over the world. Overall, I feel lied to and scammed because this membership is nothing at all like what was advertised to us in the info session. I have been a member of VI since 1980 (purchased in Puerto Vallarta). All ads are open to the public and do not require membership to browse! HOL. Well guide you through the process. We were brought to VI by a friend who worked for them. expiration date giving you from 16 - 20 years of use are also No issues so far. He then proceeded to tell us that he didn't believe in social distancing and that he doesn't feel like anyone can tell him what to do with is bodyWhich was all fine besides the fact that we spent 10 minutes in the lobby upon arrival being screen, poked, and prodded for social distancing purposes. PAP. thus increasing your real estate value. We are prestige members of this timeshare since seven years ago and we love it, it was a smart purchase for us. from claiming our properties as part of their inventory. Other Vacation Internationale (VI) time share contracts with an It is absolutely NOT true that the more points you have the more benefits you get. We were both very vocal about the fact that we were skeptical about the whole operation so he knew that we were already on the fence but nonetheless willing to listen. WebBusiness Profile Vacation Internationale Inc. Timeshare Companies Multi Location Business Find locations Contact Information 1417 116th Ave NE STE 100 Bellevue, WA