For Marriott Vacation Club legacy week owners, Interval International’s exchange system allows them to swap their vacation weeks for stays at other Marriott and non-Marriott resorts worldwide. Interval International—a global network of over 2,500 resorts across more than 80 nations—includes a special feature known as the internal exchange priority window that is offered to Marriott Vacation Club owners.
This article aims to demystify how this priority window functions and highlight its benefits for Marriott Vacation Club members. Let’s take a closer look!
How the Internal Exchange Priority Window Works
Marriott Vacation Club members who wish to exchange their vacation weeks have the opportunity to deposit these weeks into the Interval International (II) system. Upon doing so, these weeks enter a period of exclusive availability, during which they can only be accessed and booked by other Marriott Vacation Club members.
This essentially means that when a Marriott Vacation Club owner wants to trade their week to travel to other Marriott Vacation Club resorts, they will have access to additional inventory than non-Marriott owners who have deposited their week into Interval International.
This internal exchange period for each deposited week varies in length, depending on how far in advance the week is deposited relative to its check-in date. If the week is deposited well in advance, the hold period can extend up to 24 days. However, as the check-in date approaches, this period decreases, with the minimum hold time being 3 days.
Advantages of the Internal Exchange Priority Window
The internal exchange priority window offers several key advantages to Marriott Vacation Club members:
- Exclusive Access: This period ensures that only Marriott Vacation Club members can compete for available weeks, significantly reducing competition and enhancing the likelihood of securing some incredible exchanges.
- Enhanced Availability: With a timeframe exclusively reserved for Marriott owners when depositing a Marriott week into II, the likelihood of finding desirable dates and locations increases, thanks to reduced competition.
- Diverse Options: With over 60 Marriott Vacation Club resorts, the internal exchange priority window affords members the flexibility to explore a wide array of Marriott properties around the globe, thereby enriching their travel experiences with new destinations.
Using the Interval International Exchange Program
Participating in the Interval International exchange program is straightforward and provides Marriott Vacation Club owners with a streamlined process to take advantage of their membership fully.
The steps to perform an internal exchange include:
- Deposit: You must first deposit your week into Interval International. Reserving a week with the highest Travel Demand Index (TDI), and depositing the week as far away from the check-in date will maximize the inventory you’re able to trade with. You can read our II guide here for more information about these topics – Exploring Interval International: The Ultimate Guide For Timeshare Owners.
- Search: Perform a search for your desired Marriott resorts. Each Marriott resort has their own Interval International codes which make searching for specific resorts a straightforward process.
- Book: Once you’ve found a week that fits your travel criteria, you’ll be able to book the exchange.
- Confirm: Once the exchange has been finalize, you will receive confirmation of your reservation.
This internal priority window is such a powerful addition to Marriott deeded week owners, that many travelers choose to purchase an affordable week with low maintenance fees on the resale market specifically for the purpose of trading their week each year.
If you’d like to learn how to buy the perfect Marriott week for trading purposes, what fees are required to exchange, and how you can use Interval International to turn one week of vacation into two, check out our article here: Buying A Marriott Legacy Week To Trade With Interval International.
Conclusion
For Marriott Vacation Club members, the internal exchange priority window stands out as a significant benefit, offering exclusive access, better availability, and a broad selection of properties to choose from for their vacations. Understanding and utilizing this feature allows members to maximize their ability to trade with other Marriott owners, ensuring maximum flexibility and diverse travel experiences across Marriott’s extensive global resort portfolio.
If you’re interested in purchasing a Marriott legacy week, you can browse our wide selection of Marriott week listings, or feel free to fill in an online form to contact us and get a free consultation with one of our Marriott Vacation Club specialists that can answer any questions you have about the process.
