You have probably heard about them or have been offered one at some point; however, perhaps you still have questions on what a vacation club is, how it works, which are its benefits, and the difference between this and a time share.
What is a vacation club?
It is a program or membership offered by the tourism and hotel industry, so clients or members can travel easier and with greater flexibility, in addition to enjoying preferential rates.
Most vacation clubs work on a point system, which clients can use to book. Depending on the type of membership is the total amount of points you must use to pay for hotel nights, food and beverages, and other benefits.
Which services does it offer?
In addition to booking with better rates, the services a vacation club includes are usually:
- Traveling during all seasons with your family and friends.
- Having access to exclusive resorts, even abroad!
- Accruing travelers’ miles or points from the reward system.
- Getting discounts on services such as car rental.
- Having exclusive experiences for members.
An important thing to consider is that benefits may vary, depending on the hotel company or chain providing the service.
What is the difference between a vacation membership and a time share?
Usually, people get both mixed up, but they are not the same.
A good way to define time share programs is that when you get it, you have the right to use a specific area of a single hotel. This is why clients are usually called “owners”, in the end, they are getting a portion of a property.
This sets a key difference: while a club membership offers a wide array of resorts and hotels to choose from, time shares only offer access to one resort.
This is why they tend to have less lodging flexibility and people are given a specific traveling week or season.
The downside is clear: less availability while traveling, limited to certain seasons and restricted to one place only. On the contrary, vacation clubs allow you to book at any hotel in the chain, even abroad.
How much does a vacation club cost?
The answer varies depending on the company or hotel you choose, as well as the number of points your membership has; however, rates are usually set considering your financial possibilities and traveling needs.
How long does the membership last?
This varies too, since you can find annual or lifetime subscriptions. In this way, you can enjoy the vacation you deserve your whole life.
Get to know Fiesta Americana Vacation Club!
Is the vacation club that belongs to Fiesta Americana, through which you will enjoy great benefits, such as stays at all our resorts and hotels – beach, city, or state – traveling internationally thanks to the alliances we share with RCI and Hilton Grand Vacations Club, being part of Fiesta Rewards, and much more.
What are you waiting for? Enjoy unforgettable vacation time with your family now!