I don't know why people keep bringing up litigation. There's no chance you'd win. In the eyes of the law, miles/points don't really have a very firm legal standing.


As for timeshares, I know Marriott is a reputable player in an otherwise seedy industry. I've talked with a couple of financial advisors about whether it makes sense to get one, and the consensus seems to be if I really truly am dead-set sure I want to go to the same place year after year, then buying a timeshare on the secondary market might make sense. Buying in hopes of always trading for other places or getting points doesn't seem like a strong play long term. We considered buying one in Orlando because we have family there and visit several times a year...