Does anyone know how the 5 night travel package works with being a timeshare owner in the proper way? My sister is looking at purchasing in, and the family is probably going in as a share. Is the actual purchaser on the document the only one who can use the benefit, or is there a way of adding additional people? Does the 5 night also work when purchased from a third party?

RE: 7 nights cert

I know this was discussed recently, but I just want to fully understand what can vs. what can't do.

A few of my friends/co-worker who were mainly SPG in the past had caught on to Marriott Travel Package with the SPG-Marriott 1 to 3 transfer. So, a lot of them have lots of these 7 nights cert (1-5 for now) in their account after all the recent transfer promo (UA 20K max / AA 20% / AP 30%).

Here is a couple yes/no questions:

1) Can the member book hotel reservation and add "someone else" name to the reservation for that "someone else" to check-in and stay at the hotel without the member even show-up?

2) Can the member "transfer" that 7-nights cert to someone else Marriott account for that "someone else" to book a reservation from this "someone else" account on their own?

If 2) is yes, here are a few more questions:

a) Does this "someone else" get the 7 night stay credits toward his/her elite qualification or does that stay with the original member.

b) As mentioned that the cert is only CAT 1-5 now, can this "someone else" use his/her own points from his/her account to upgrade to CAT 6 or higher cert? or this upgrading the cert need to be done from the original member first before transfer over.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Was looking to book 5 nights on reward points, but the check in dates for the property available for what I need.

7 nights Plus Miles might be a better option. (p.s. only Gold Elite)

Just wondering if the call in agents have more availability showing than I would online ?

I would ask this over at www.tugbbs.com/forums They are the FT of Timeshare Info. No fee.

BUMP,

Or do these 7 night packages have NO blackout dates?

It's the same availability as normal base category award room availability. No separate blackout on TPs. If award room is available for 7 consecutive nights, you can book the TP.

I extended one of my certificates 3 times since I bought 3 packages before the 2009 devaluation and only used two of them in 2009. I ended up having to upgrade the certificate when I finally used it, and I had to pay for the category increase and the increase in cost after that devaluation.

Thanks. Cant find 7 or 5 nights via Rewards points that work with my dates...

I was hoping the certificate would work based on base rate availability NOT rewards room availability

If you are staying at a property for more than 7 nights and have paid and award nights together, you can use the 7 day certificate even if the award nights are not consecutive. You have to book the reservation with an agent for it to work, but they can make it count as one continuous stay for award purposes. This also works for the 5 day award certificates.

AS miles
 

Redeemed Nov 14 Monday afternoon.

Miles in account when checked at 12:05AM EST Nov 23. Miles not in account when checked in the morning of Nov 22.

Is it still possible for anyone to get the 5 night package?
I want the 5 night and not the 7 night one.

I'm torn on whether to take Alaska miles or United as well..120k vs 152k.
I have 400k UR, 175k Amex, 235k Marriott, 140k AA, any suggestions?

I only redeem for J/F from USA to mostly Asia, and sometimes Europe.

I think the 5 day is only for those that own vacation club- or it used to be that way, may have changed.

Yes I understand that this is the official rule. Some others spoke about an exception earlier in the thread though, thats why i'm asking.

I'm not sure but I think that 20% bonus with UA is over. AA 25% bonus is good through end of month.

I would try and ask for a supervisor for the 5 day TP. Worst is they say no, best they say they will make an exception for you. You never know. Good luck.

AA is over, UA is good til end of month.
Thanks

Which Marriott Travel Package?
 

Hello FT,

I'm torn on whether to take 120k AS (Alaska) or 152k United miles with the 235k Marriott travel package.

Balances:
400k UR
175k Amex
140k AA
235k Marriott
30k AS

The main use of my miles are J/F cabins to Asia and SE Asia.
I occasionally travel to Europe as well.

In my case, should I take the United or AS miles?

TIA

Knew it was one or the other. Thanks for the clarification.

Anyone know when they usually offer these bonuses?

Is UA bonus still at 20%? The website seemed to show it is 10% only. Thanks.

If you travel J/F to Asia why would you consider anything other than AS, which gets you Cathay Pacific and Korean, or even the longer way round with Emirates?

It's 152k miles for the travel package. I looked up the landing page earlier but forgot where it was.

AS is the winner since you have more partners and need less miles to get an award ticket in the front of the plane to fly to Asia.

Thanks guys!

I'm even considering doing it twice or even 3x for 240k or 360k AS.
The only concern is if a devaluation is coming up..what do you guys think?

The 20K bonus will not post until after Jan 31st 2017.

The 20% transfer bonus is offered by UA and is capped at 20K. You need to register on the bonus else you do not get it.

It is independent from the 10% extra on TP redemption.

TP is 132K. The 20% bonus is not a regular bonus. Need registration to get that. UA ran the same promotion last year.

Correct.

Have you compared award charts among programs?

As a starter AS chart is partner specific. US to Asia on CX with stopover at HKG on one way or if you like, both direction on 2 one-ways, is 60K in J 70K in F one way. UA is 80K on partner. ditto AA, and 110K in F. Neither allows stopover on one way. UA has stopover on r/t. AA has none.

AS still uses old AA rate on AA chart.

For the 5 nights package, you can certainly call but Marriott has plugged the loophole published by the bloggers since 6 or 9 months ago. Nobody has reported any success in redeeming 5 nights in the past several months when not being a Vacation Club owner. In any case even if you would forfeit 2 nights you would still come out way ahead in the ratio of Marriott pts to airline miles redeeming the TP.

Can 5-night travel packages still be booked?
 

I have the same question as a previous poster - has anyone (who is not a timeshare owner) had recent success in booking a 5-night travel package? I have called twice in the past week, and both agents responded almost immediately that this package is only available for timeshare owners. It seems they may have been trained to enforce their policy more strictly since the blog posts a few months ago. Before I continue calling, I wanted to see if anyone has had recent success (and if you would be willing to make any suggestions). Thank you!

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I tried myself and had no luck trying to get the 5 night package. It looks like Marriott is actually enforcing the timeshare requirement.

Devaluations happen. Hard to tell. But I would expect one from United before AS (which has to intergrate VX and try not to alienate those new customers)

Redeemed for Travel package + Alaska miles on November 22, still no miles in my Alaska account :(

I see some CX J availability for the dates I want, I hope it's still there when the miles finally arrive to my Alaska account :eek:

Any other data points for Alaska miles Travel Package redemptions ?

I did it twice and it took 8 to 9 calendar days each time. Be patient.

It takes 9 calendar days to post. I wouldn't worry about CX availability these days, even in F. The only routes that seem to be tight are JNB-HKG on both directions and HKG-Australia also on both directions. The US-HKG are plentiful even in 1F outside the most popular traveling periods.

ua miles has to hit ua account by nov 30 to get the 20K extra miles? looks like i missed the boat.

At least when my UA miles posted, they were back-dated to the calendar day I requested the travel package over the phone, dunno if that'll be good enough for the promo though for those that might want to try today or tomorrow.

This is great to know! Just ordered a 152k package to hope to squeeze one in there. Now I just have to figure out where I want to use the hotel nights...

Received my UA points in less than 24 hours from placing my travel package order, which means I'm definitely in on time for the 20k bonus. Not sure if they sped up transfers to make sure all bonuses get in, but I'm thankful for the quick transfer.

Is there any benefit in ordering the package before 1/1/17? I think there will be a flood of people ordering these when the new year starts for WN cp?

Probably no more than usual... most people know to get the package in the first 2 weeks of Jan. You could get a few Starwood converts to add to the list.

whats the benefit for first 2 weeks of jan redemption? new from starwood

You get to keep the companion pass for almost 2 years.

Yes starwood members can now take advantage of this deal.

used 7 day voucher on a 6 day stay in CT but I was charged $39 per room + tax for each night. Is that normal?