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.

In any RCI Points or RCI Weeks Affiliated Resorts worldwide. 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. This is currently £79 pa. and is waived for the first year of membership.

Question.

Do I pay an annual Management / Maintenance Fee ?

Answer.

Yes. This will vary upon the level of membership taken. Under Next Generation RCI Points rules it is now set by the resort where you purchase. 

Our 2008 fee is 52 pence/per 100/per annum, which is among the most favourable anywhere; and future increases are legally capped by the Retail Price Index of England

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, encompassing many major attractions worldwide.

Question.

Do I pay 'per holiday' fees, as in traditional timeshare exchange ?

Answer.

Yes. These are currently:

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. We are able to offer this service at exceptionally low cost.

Question.

Is the purchase of RCI Points a one-off purchase ?

Answer.

Yes.

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

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 £79 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

Therefore:

2 persons enjoying a 4 night mid-week Break in The Midlands, week 24 (June) require ( 4x3,660 ) 14,640 RCI Points.

A Transaction Fee of £19 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.

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 - 44 days = 10% discount

15 - 30 days = 25% discount

up to 14 days = 50 % discount

Other RCI Points 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 at very low cost. Also, see Bonus Holidays which includes flights.

7. Members Holiday Magazine which, in addition to numerous articles of interest, advertise flights inclusive special " exchange extra " packages at highly competitive prices. This is published 3 times per year.

8. Special offers on a wide selection of cruises.

CONVERSION OF EXISTING TIMESHARE WEEKS TO RCI POINTS

Owners of Traditional Timeshare Weeks of occupational rights at RCI Points-approved resorts may cede their existing weeks of ownership rights to RCI Points.

For a definitive valuation of your existing ownership rights, contact: 01953 - 885508 (telephone/fax) or mailto:r.jessup@btopenworld.com giving your RCI I.D. Number.

To enhance their existing ownership many owners choose to upgrade their existing ownership rights at the same time and any number of additional RCI Points may be quoted for. When converting to RCI Points the overall cost includes Trustee and Enrolment Fees and a minimum of 12,000 extra RCI Points. 

Please note that as bona fide Licensed RCI  POINTS Vendors based in the UK your purchase with us is fully protected by British Law. This fully protects the investment you have made. Credit Cards are an acceptable means of payment, alternatively, you may make payment by cheque.

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.

A Management Charge is payable to RCI Points annually. This will vary depending upon the resort at which you purchase (see below).

NEXT GENERATION RCI POINTS

This was introduced in June 2004 and vendor resorts had the option of subscribing to the new rules concerning maintenance charges or remaining with the old scale of fees.

Golf Apartments at Richmond Park chose to subscribe to Next Generation Points due to the considerable advantage available to owners. Under Next Generation Points rules vendor resorts are now able to set the annual maintenance fee payable by RCI Points purchasers. Our resort-set maintenance fee for 2008 is only 52 pence/per 100/per annum with future increases limited by the Retail Price Index of the UK.

As an example a member owning, say, 50,000 RCI Pure Points under Next Generation Points, will pay £260 per year in maintenance charges, whereas a 50,000 RCI Point Owner, under the old system, will pay £605 per year. This can only be to the considerable advantage of our clients.

The product remains identical in all other respects.