Westin Ka'anapali Ocean resort villas [Master Thread]
Apr 4, 2016, 2:29 pm
#528
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX AA EXP-3MM, HYT PLAT, SPG PLAT,HLT GLD,LEADERS CLUB
Posts: 1,183
I am here now and attended the presentation today. QSilver - think a modest hotel room plus the kitchenette and larger bathroom than a hotel. I got 5k points with the package plus another 7k for attending the modest pressure presentation.
Seahawkflyer - the cost was $2794 for a week in a studio plus 50k points after the stay. Good for a stay within 2 years. With the Marriot purchase of SPG, I would return and get the points sooner rather than later. Must attend the presentation during the return stay. With a little prompting they checked dates for me before we bought this. First available date was early August. No resort fee or taxes on top. $10 a day parking.
I have no ownership of any timeshare but they were claiming that you could trade your ownership week through SPG w/o having to contact Interval. I would love to hear validation of that from current owners. I may be tempted to buy when we return in August for the week if I hear that exchanges are easy and available.
FWIW The sales staff was pretty adamant that the 2 programs would remain separate.
Seahawkflyer - the cost was $2794 for a week in a studio plus 50k points after the stay. Good for a stay within 2 years. With the Marriot purchase of SPG, I would return and get the points sooner rather than later. Must attend the presentation during the return stay. With a little prompting they checked dates for me before we bought this. First available date was early August. No resort fee or taxes on top. $10 a day parking.
I have no ownership of any timeshare but they were claiming that you could trade your ownership week through SPG w/o having to contact Interval. I would love to hear validation of that from current owners. I may be tempted to buy when we return in August for the week if I hear that exchanges are easy and available.
FWIW The sales staff was pretty adamant that the 2 programs would remain separate.
Apr 9, 2016, 2:11 pm
#529
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: AA MM PP, MR LT Plat, Globalist
Posts: 998
I got this offer, and am looking to book my parents in my place. (My travel is already booked solid after the devaluAAtion.)
The terms state "only the person whose name appears on the front of this invitation may redeem this offer. Offer is not transferable. Your name will be verified with the guest roster..."
What's with all the people trying to get referrals? Maybe they'll let it slide if your last name is the same. But trying to redeem an offer sent to a completely different name - that sounds risky.
The terms state "only the person whose name appears on the front of this invitation may redeem this offer. Offer is not transferable. Your name will be verified with the guest roster..."
What's with all the people trying to get referrals? Maybe they'll let it slide if your last name is the same. But trying to redeem an offer sent to a completely different name - that sounds risky.
Apr 12, 2016, 10:34 am
#531
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: AA Plat / UA NOTHING / Alaska 75K / Hyatt Diamond / SPG LT Plat / Marriott Gold / Priority Club Plat / Hertz Pres
Posts: 24,706
I got this offer, and am looking to book my parents in my place. (My travel is already booked solid after the devaluAAtion.)
The terms state "only the person whose name appears on the front of this invitation may redeem this offer. Offer is not transferable. Your name will be verified with the guest roster..."
What's with all the people trying to get referrals? Maybe they'll let it slide if your last name is the same. But trying to redeem an offer sent to a completely different name - that sounds risky.
The terms state "only the person whose name appears on the front of this invitation may redeem this offer. Offer is not transferable. Your name will be verified with the guest roster..."
What's with all the people trying to get referrals? Maybe they'll let it slide if your last name is the same. But trying to redeem an offer sent to a completely different name - that sounds risky.
Again, maybe I'm mistaken but the names on these matter - it's an opportunity to sell a product to a specific person with a specific level of income/credit. I'd never risk sending my dad to one of these under my name. But, ymmv.
Apr 12, 2016, 3:26 pm
#532
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: TUL
Programs: AA EXP 2MM; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Explorist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,177
Um, I could be wrong but when folks around here receive a referral, it's coming with the proper name on it. They aren't just handing over their paperwork. @:-)
Again, maybe I'm mistaken but the names on these matter - it's an opportunity to sell a product to a specific person with a specific level of income/credit. I'd never risk sending my dad to one of these under my name. But, ymmv.
Again, maybe I'm mistaken but the names on these matter - it's an opportunity to sell a product to a specific person with a specific level of income/credit. I'd never risk sending my dad to one of these under my name. But, ymmv.
Apr 13, 2016, 2:15 pm
#534
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: AA Plat / UA NOTHING / Alaska 75K / Hyatt Diamond / SPG LT Plat / Marriott Gold / Priority Club Plat / Hertz Pres
Posts: 24,706
An owner-referral is certainly an opportunity to sell a product but Starwood does not know the specific level of income/credit associated with the referred name. One does not need to provide a Social Security number or income amount in order to receive an owner-referral.
Apr 19, 2016, 7:58 am
#535
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 163
Hello - Thanks to controller1, I did get an invitation from the Kaanapali resort but I was originally interested in the Princeville resort. Since I am going with a 2 year old toddler, has anyone who has been to both princeville and Kaanapali advice which resort is better to visit with a 2 year old ?
Apr 24, 2016, 2:33 pm
#537
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: San Jose
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 24
Hello - Thanks to controller1, I did get an invitation from the Kaanapali resort but I was originally interested in the Princeville resort. Since I am going with a 2 year old toddler, has anyone who has been to both princeville and Kaanapali advice which resort is better to visit with a 2 year old ?
FWIW, I wouldn't take my 25 year old to Princeville. YMMV depending on you and your child's dining preferences and activity level. Maui is super for families!
Apr 25, 2016, 3:16 am
#538
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Programs: Etihad Guest
Posts: 1,549
Moderators, could we please have a separate thread for referral requests.
It's really annoying that almost every new post on this thread is someone requesting a referral. It makes the thread unfit for purpose. I don't object to people requesting referrals, but can it please have its own thread?
It's really annoying that almost every new post on this thread is someone requesting a referral. It makes the thread unfit for purpose. I don't object to people requesting referrals, but can it please have its own thread?
Apr 26, 2016, 9:47 am
#540
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,878
