{"id":2046,"date":"2023-06-15T16:06:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T22:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/favc.blog\/?p=2046"},"modified":"2025-07-14T16:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T22:50:36","slug":"understanding-rci-exchange-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/favc.blog\/en\/travel-info\/understanding-rci-exchange-program\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the RCI Exchange Program?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>RCI<\/strong>, also known as <strong>Resort Condominiums International<\/strong>, is one of the extra benefits you get as a Fiesta Americana Vacation Club member, designed to help you enjoy the vacation you've always dreamed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family\"><strong>What is RCI?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RCI is a vacation exchange program known for its flexibility, offering travel in 110 countries with\nmore than 4,000 hotel and resort options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other benefits include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preferred rates on car rentals, flights, and destination activities like theme park\ntickets or tours through RCI Travel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personalized service across different channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The ability to share <strong>program benefits<\/strong> with friends using the Guest Certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peace of mind knowing your personal and banking information is protected.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RCI also partners with memberships like Fiesta Americana Vacation Club so more people can\nenjoy its services and products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of its main features is RCI Weeks, which lets you exchange a week of stay, or the\nequivalent in points, for accommodations at RCI resorts worldwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family\"><strong>How does it work with Fiesta Americana Vacation Club?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">As FAVC member, you can join the program and use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fiestamericana.com\/blog\/como-usar-tus-puntos-fiesta-americana-vacation-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">vacation points<\/span><\/a> to book stays at <strong>RCI destinations<\/strong>*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Before booking, we recommend checking your <a href=\"https:\/\/favc.blog\/en\/favc-members-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Members' Guide<\/span><\/a> for the season calendar, room types available, and the total number of points you'll need to 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If you don't have your guide yet, you can download it from your <a href=\"https:\/\/favc.com\/reservation\/common\/home.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">FAVC member account<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to cover a booking fee, and if someone else travels instead of you, a guest fee will\nalso apply. To make the most of the program, we suggest contacting one of our Vacation\nAdvisors for support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Travel without worries to the destination of your choice with <strong>Fiesta Americana Vacation Club and RCI<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Since these are external hotels to the Fiesta Americana family, we have no interference in\ntheir operations, services, or benefits provided.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RCI es un programa de intercambio internacional disponible para los socios FAVC. 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