Great Links FAQ
When will I receive anything from VI?Within the next 14 business days, VI will be sending information covering all aspects of the VI Program, an Owner Directory and a VI contract for Great Links Owners. Once the contract and paperwork is received by VI, you will be setup as a VI Owner.
How many points will I receive?
You will receive one VI Point for every 69 Great Links Points you own. If your total VI points are less than 70, you will be set up to receive VI points every other year. Through borrowing and saving, you will be able to combine points.
Are my current points that I have in my account with Great Links lost?
No, those points will be converted to VI points (69 to 1) and be in your account with either the same or extended expiration (based upon your anniversary date).
How much is the maintenance fee?
The VI operating fund (maintenance fee) is billed per point owned – currently at $7.03 per point. Your Use Year (12 month period when your points are allocated to your account) runs July 1 through June 30. You will receive your annual operating fund statement July 1, and have the option of paying in full by July 31st or paying monthly with a 1% finance charge.
Other than the 33 resort locations, what else does VI offer?
VI secures over two thousand exchange weeks in areas we know that our VI Owners desire – these weeks are made available to our Owners through our Instant Exchange Program for a nominal exchange fee + VI Points. We have an agreement with WorldMark by Wyndham for our Owners to exchange into nightly drive-to locations like Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle.
What are my protections as a VI Owner?
As new VI contracts are sold, additional apartments will be added at existing or new resort locations, in this case, Homestead Farms Lodge Condominiums to maintain a balance between VI contracts outstanding and apartments in the program. All VI apartments are protected against any encumbrance, sale or attachment of the units by creditors of VI or of VDS, the developer.
Will I still have access to Bonus Time?
Through December 31, 2010, bonus time rates from $36.75 will be available at Desert Canyon Resort within 14 days of arrival during November through March and 7 days of arrival April through September. Call 509-784-1234 for more information.
As a VI Owner, all VI resort locations are available at VI Bonus Time rates within 15 days of arrival, starting at $45 per night, based upon condo size.
How can I see what is available?
As a VI Owner, you are able to book a reservation up to 1 year in advance. In addition, you are able to view availability online at all 33 VI Resort locations, VI’s Instant Exchange locations and VI’s Nightly Exchange locations - this is a great planning tool. In the first quarter of 2010, our website will be enhanced to allow VI Owners to confirm reservations on our website.
Can I still keep my Interval International membership?
Yes, Interval International will begin billing you directly for your II dues. You no longer need to “bank” a week, just simply request the resort or destination using the point scale, which will be posted as soon as it is made available from Interval International.
Do I still have to pay my contact payments?
Yes, if you have an outstanding contract, your payments are still due and payable to Resort Funding, Inc.
Will I still receive billings from AFTS for my dues?
Yes, if you are still making payments on your 2009 or 2010 dues, you will continue to pay them to AFTS. Billing of your maintenance fees in July 2010 will be done by Vacation Internationale.
What happens if I don’t want to be a VI member?
You are under no obligation to accept the no-cost conversion to Vacation Internationale provided you have paid off you GLR purchase contract. However, if you have an unpaid balance for your purchased contract owed to Resort Funding, Inc. or unpaid GLR maintenance fees, you are still responsible for paying these obligations. In addition, any future reservations you have made prior to the closing may be cancelled should non-payment occur.