RCI Points is a points-based holiday
reservation system. RCI are the world's largest holiday ownership exchange
company and currently have over 3,700 top standard affiliated resort
destinations in 94 countries.
Question.
Where can I use my Points to take holidays
?
Answer.
RCI Points Members may reserve
accommodation any week of the year including, in some locations, 2 - 4-day
short breaks.
Question.
How many people can I take on holiday with
me ?
Answer.
When using
RCI Points a member requests the size of accommodation to suit their size
of party on any specific occasion. This may vary on every holiday.
Question.
How long a holiday may I
take ?
Answer.
Subject to the number of
RCI Points a Member has available, holidays can vary from 2 nights at
resorts offering short breaks, up to multiple weeks of holiday.
Question.
What happens if I don't
use all my Points this year ?
Answer.
Your unused RCI Points are
annually carried forward.
Question.
What can I do if I have
insufficient RCI Points to book a special holiday for this year ?
Answer.
You may borrow up to 100%
of next year's allocation.
Question.
Do I get the same number
of RCI Points to use every year ?
Answer.
Yes. RCI Points are
re-credited to a Member annually on the anniversary of the enrolment.
Question.
Do I pay an annual
membership fee to RCI Points ?
Answer.
Yes.
Question.
Do I pay an annual
Management / Maintenance Fee ?
Answer.
Yes. This will vary upon
the level of membership taken.
Question.
What other benefits are
there in being an RCI Points Member ?
Answer.
Apart from the guarantee
of top standard accommodation and facilities wherever you choose to
holiday, RCI Points can also be used to purchase a wide variety of travel
sundries through RCI Points Partners; such as:
Air Flights
Car hire through Avis
and Alamo world-wide
Hotel accommodation
Cruises
Cottage holidays in UK
and France through the Holiday Cottages Group
Major attractions
worldwide.
Question.
Do I pay 'per holiday'
fees, as in traditional timeshare exchange ?
Answer.
Yes.
Question.
Can anyone become an RCI
Points Member ?
Answer.
Yes.
Question.
I am an existing timeshare
owner with membership to RCI, can I become an RCI Points member ?
Answer.
Yes. Owners of weeks of
occupation rights at RCI Points-approved resorts may cede their ownership
rights in return for RCI Points.
Question.
Is the purchase of RCI
Points a one-off purchase ?
Answer.
Yes.
HOW DO RCI POINTS WORK ?
The number of RCI Points required per holiday are
based upon the following:
The actual resort requested
The size of the unit required
The duration of the holiday
The travel dates requested
The time of making a reservation.
Examples
Country
Resort
Unit Size
Week 5
Week 20
Week 36
Week 44
Spain
Typical
2 Bed
16000
31500
42500
21000
"
Typical
1 Bed
12500
25000
33500
17000
Canary Islands
Typical
2 Bed
32000
26500
43000
32000
"
Typical
1 Bed
28000
23500
37500
28000
Florida
Typical
1 Bed
18000
22500
22500
18000
"
Typical
2 Bed
23000
28500
28500
23000
"
Typical
3 Bed
27500
34500
34500
27500
England
Typical
1 Bed
21500
50500
58000
36000
"
"
2 Bed
25000
59000
67500
42000
Therefore:
2 weeks of
accommodation at a typical resort in Southern Spain for up to 6 persons
sharing a 2 Bed Unit, week 20 and 21 (Late May) will cost
( 2 x
31,500 ) 63,000 RCI Points
OR
2 weeks of
accommodation at typical resort in Tenerife for up to 4 persons sharing a
1 Bed Unit, week 43 and 44 (October) will cost
( 2 x
28,000 ) 56,000 RCI Points
OR
2 weeks of accommodation at a typical resort in Florida
for up to 8 persons sharing a 3 Bed Unit, week 43 and 44 (October) will
cost ( 2x 27,500 ) 55,000 RCI Points
* When making a reservation to any RCI Points Resort a
Transaction Fee of £50 per party per holiday becomes due.
At selected resorts, mainly in the UK, mid-week and
weekend reservations may be requested from 2 nights upwards.
Example
Country
Resort
Unit Size
Week
Mon - Fri
Sat - Sun
Warwickshire
Typical
1 Bed
5
2,580 per night
4,300 per night
"
Typical
2 Bed
40
5,340 per night
8,900 per night
"
Typical
Hotel Unit
24
3,660 per night
6,100 per night
Therefore:
2 persons enjoying a 3 night mid-week Break in
Warwickshire, week 24 (June) require ( 3x3,660 ) 10,980 RCI Points.
* A Transaction Fee of £10 per night becomes payable
when making a short break reservation.
Points Partners
RCI Points Members may also use their
Points to purchase a wide range of travel and leisure sundries.
Flights through UK-based airlines
such as British Airways, Virgin Airlines, Continental - Europe and
British Midlands - Europe.
Avis and Alamo car hire - Europe and
USA.
Hotel accommodation - Europe and
Worldwide.
Country Cottage Holidays - England,
Scotland, Ireland and France.
A wide range of Cruises - Worldwide.
A wide range of theme parks and
attractions - Worldwide.
Special golfing concessions.
* No Transaction Fees apply when booking
Points Partners services.
Booking Windows
Advance Booking
- 10 months down to 45 days at all RCI Points resorts. 100% of Points as
listed are charged.
Late Bookings
Discounts apply when using late booking
on RCI Points resorts. These are:
31
- 45 days = 10% discount
15
- 30 days = 25% discount
up
to 14 days = 50 % discount
Other RCI Member Benefits
Special discounted offers for all RCI
Members
A wide range of travel and leisure
benefits are available to RCI Members at substantial discounts. These are:
Travel Club - for discounted
flights.
Special offers on car hire, airport
parking, ferries etc.
Special offers on golf.
Travel Insurance at discounted
rates.
Discounted Hotel Breaks etc.
Bonus Weeks - These are additional
weeks of accommodation in selected popular areas available to Members
on a rental basis outside periods of peak demand. These are available
from as little as £82 per week.
Members Quarterly Magazine which, in
addition to numerous articles of interest, advertise flights inclusive
special " exchange extra " packages at highly competitive
prices.
Special offers on a wide selection
of cruises.
Question.
If I cede my week (s) of
occupation rights can I still use my occupation rights at my home resort ?
Answer.
Yes. Home Resort Priority
reservation is available for this very purpose.
Question.
Do I still pay
Maintenance Fees to my home resort ?
Answer.
Yes.
Question.
Do I pay Annual Fees on
any extra Points I purchase ?
Answer.
Yes. A Management Charge
is payable to RCI annually. This is on a sliding scale dependent upon a
Member's overall RCI Points Ownership.