Why limit yourself to your home resort or club when a world of travel possibilities awaits? You can go somewhere new and exciting when you make an exchange or purchase a Getaway. But which method is ideal for your circumstances?
Following is a side-by-side comparison exploring these two ways you can travel with Interval. And there’s no surprise here: Both options put you at the top of your membership game!
EXCHANGE
WHAT IS IT?
At the core of Interval membership is the ability to exchange for an entirely new vacation experience. Whether you own a traditional timeshare week or you’re a points-based member, you can trade your vacation time for a week at one of some 3,200 member resorts around the world.
WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT IT?
Exchange makes it possible to visit exciting destinations nearby and in faraway places that might otherwise be out of reach. Through Interval’s vast exchange network, you can have all manner of vacation experiences, from a tranquil, relaxing resort stay to an all-inclusive property with a wide range of activities and food choices.
WHERE CAN I GO?
Interval’s extensive exchange network spans 90+ countries and territories, offering inspiring vacation options all over the globe.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT’S AVAILABLE?
Sign in to intervalworld.com (first create a Web Profile if you haven’t already), click the Exchange tab, enter your vacation criteria, and search for availability. You can also call Member Services at 800-843-8843 for assistance.
HOW DO I MAKE AN EXCHANGE?
Sign in to intervalworld.com, click the Exchange tab, and enter your vacation criteria. If you find the exchange you want, book and receive an instant confirmation—and start packing!
If you don’t see the exchange you want right away, use one of these steps to make it happen:
Deposit First when you know you want to go somewhere other than your home resort. The earlier you deposit, the greater your trading power. Where permitted by your home resort, you may use Deposit First to deposit your points.
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Request First if you prefer to retain your home resort week until you receive an exchange confirmation.
WHAT IS THE TRAVEL PERIOD?
Deposit First allows you to make an exchange anytime from two years before to two years after the first day of your home resort week.
Request First allows you to travel up to two years before the week you offer in exchange up until the check-in date of that week.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER ADVANTAGES?
Deposit your resort week early to increase your trading power and maximize your week’s flexibility.
We’ll do the searching for the week you want! Whether you use the Deposit First or Request First exchange method, just place a request as soon as you know where you want to go. Weeks are added to our system daily, so the one you want may become available at any time.
GETAWAYS
WHAT IS IT?
Getaways are an exciting benefit of Interval membership. They are affordable resort accommodations that can be enjoyed at any time and during any season, without ever having to exchange your home resort week or use your points, so you can vacation more often.
WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT IT?
Getaways are a great value for an entire week or even just a long weekend. Along with low per-week prices, members love the comfort and convenience of resort accommodations that often include a full kitchen, numerous on-site amenities, and more.
WHERE CAN I GO?
You can go to destinations worldwide. Interval acquires many vacation weeks specifically for the Getaways program at member resorts as well as at properties outside of our network.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT’S AVAILABLE?
Sign in to intervalworld.com to search the most up-to-date selection of Getaways.
You can also use the Interval International To Go app to create custom Getaway Alerts for seven-night stays.
HOW DO I PURCHASE A GETAWAY?
Sign in to intervalworld.com, click the Getaways tab under Membership Benefits, and once you find the Getaway you want, purchase it online.
Or call the Getaways support line at 888-838-0266 and speak to a travel advisor.
Upgraded members enjoy special discounts: Interval Platinum® members get $50 off and Interval Gold® members get $25 off the price of a Getaway of four nights or more.
WHAT IS THE TRAVEL PERIOD?
Getaways are available from 24 months in advance and up to 24 hours before check-in. Whether you’re a planner or usually make last-minute travel arrangements, there’s a Getaway offer that fits your timeline.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER ADVANTAGES?
From time to time, you can find special last-minute Getaway prices on the Deals page at intervalworld.com.
Getaways are great for new members, not only because you save $25 on every Getaway of four nights or more purchased during your first year of membership, but also because they give you a chance to experience a wide range of resorts without having to exchange your home week or points.
More Exchange Benefits
These exchange add-ons give you even more travel flexibility:
DEPOSIT EXTENSIONS:
Prolong the life of your deposit by purchasing an affordable six- or 12-month extension.
E-PLUS:
You’ve already confirmed an exchange, but you’d prefer a different destination or travel date. Retrade up to three times to another available resort for one low fee. Just remember to purchase E-Plus® within 14 days of receiving your exchange confirmation.
GUEST CERTIFICATES:
You can purchase a Guest Certificate to gift your confirmed exchange or Getaway to a family member or friend. Interval Platinum® members get up to three free Guest Certificates per membership year.
MORE EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES:
All members can trade their week or use their points toward the purchase of a cruise vacation. And upgraded members have even more exchange flexibility. ShortStay Exchange® allows you to trade your week for two vacations of one to six nights each. You can even exchange your resort time toward the purchase of a hotel stay, tour, golf, or spa vacation, or a unique Interval Experiences adventure. And with hotel exchange, you can trade your week or use your points toward a hotel stay.
