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WHAT ARE RCI POINTS ?

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:

  1. Air Flights

  2. Car hire through Avis and Alamo world-wide

  3. Hotel accommodation

  4. Cruises

  5. Cottage holidays in UK and France through the Holiday Cottages Group

  6. 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:

  1. The actual resort requested

  2. The size of the unit required

  3. The duration of the holiday

  4. The travel dates requested

  5. 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.

  1. Flights through UK-based airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Airlines, Continental - Europe and British Midlands - Europe.

  2. Avis and Alamo car hire - Europe and USA.

  3. Hotel accommodation - Europe and Worldwide.

  4. Country Cottage Holidays - England, Scotland, Ireland and France.

  5. A wide range of Cruises - Worldwide.

  6. A wide range of theme parks and attractions - Worldwide.

  7. 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:

  1. Travel Club - for discounted flights.

  2. Special offers on car hire, airport parking, ferries etc.

  3. Special offers on golf.

  4. Travel Insurance at discounted rates.

  5. Discounted Hotel Breaks etc.

  6. 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.

  7. Members Quarterly Magazine which, in addition to numerous articles of interest, advertise flights inclusive special " exchange extra " packages at highly competitive prices.

  8. 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.

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