If you’re looking for an unforgettable last-minute getaway, look no further than Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Escapes. This unique benefit offered to Marriott Vacation Club owners is the perfect blend of spontaneity and luxury, with a great discount in Vacation Points as well. But how does the Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Escapes program work?
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Escapes and how they can provide you with the vacation of a lifetime for less. So whether you’re dreaming of an exotic beach escape or a peaceful mountain retreat, Marriott Vacation Club has the right destination for you!
What Are Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Escapes?
Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Escapes offer Marriott Vacation Club owners the opportunity to book last-minute vacations and save on Vacation Points by paying a set amount of points based on the unit size and number of nights. All you need to do is book your reservation 60 days or fewer before your planned arrival date. You can even book up to the day of your stay and still get the savings!
Keep in mind, Destinations Escapes is not a traditional discount, it is a pre-determined number of points that is applied to every Marriott Vacation Club Resort that has excess inventory that is included into the Destinations Escapes program.
Not all unreserved dates at all resorts are entered into the program, so only hand-selected resorts and dates are available to book through the Destinations Escapes program.
Room Size |
Vacation Club Points Per Stay |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Night | 4 Night | 7 Night | |
| Guest Room | 180 | 240 | 420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 360 | 480 | 840 |
| 2 Bedroom | 540 | 720 | 1260 |
| 3 Bedroom | 720 | 960 | 1680 |
Getting The Most Value Out Of The Destinations Escapes Program
There are a few things to keep in mind when using this program to get the best possible value for your dollar. First, it’s important to understand that with the 3 or 4-night bookings, there is no difference in the number of points being charged for weekdays or weekends. If you’re familiar with using Marriott’s points-based timeshares, you probably already know that weekends costs more points per night, so trying to book an escape during the weekend will maximize your value.
Secondly, it’s always wise to cross reference the inventory you see available inside of the Destinations Escapes program with the Marriott Vacation Club points charts to see how much of a discount in points you would be getting. Discounts usually range from as low as 10% off to upwards of 50% for certain dates and certain resorts, but depending on what resort and what dates you are booking, it can be possible to spend more points booking an escape than simply booking the reservation normally. This is not normally the case with the majority of the inventory you’ll see in the program, but it’s always a good idea to double check the points charts before booking.
Learn More About Marriott Vacation Club
With Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Escapes, you can enjoy the luxurious amenities of the Marriott Vacation Club resorts while saving up to 50% on your points. With the great savings that this program can offer, it’s easy to see why Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Escapes are such a popular way to enjoy an unforgettable last-minute vacation.
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