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Royal Resorts FAQ

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How does the migration to the VI program work?

You will receive a contract and paperwork from Vacation Internationale.  Packets should be in the mail by the end of April.  VI has an exclusive phone number and email for Royal Resort Members.  You may contact us at 1-800-871-6357 or email inforequest@viresorts.com.  We are here to answer all your questions and facilitate a smooth transition.

When will my VI membership begin?

The paperwork you receive from VI will include an option to choose when you will receive your first allocation of VI points.  VI operates on a use year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of each year. 

  • If you would like to enjoy a vacation through the VI Program during the 2016-17 VI use year, your points will be allocated on July 1, 2016, and your VI assessment will be billed at the same time.  (As a service, your VI Points are automatically saved, in case you are not able to vacation in any one year)
  • If you prefer to have your first allocation of VI Points during the 2017-18 VI use year, you may indicate that and your VI Points will be allocated and VI assessment billed on July 1, 2017.

Depending upon your membership, you will receive annual or every-other-year point allocations and assessment invoices thereafter from VI, which must be paid to maintain your VI membership.

How much is the conversion fee to join Vacation Internationale?
There is no cost to convert to Vacation Internationale.  You are receiving credit for your Royal Resort membership.

How long will my VI membership last?
Although your Royal Resort membership was slated to end in 2041, you will receive a perpetual (forever) membership in the VI program. You may also transfer your VI membership to family or friends, who will then have the rights and obligations associated with the VI membership.

What if I have an outstanding loan?

You are obligated to the lender for your loan payments, regardless of whether or not you join VI.  Your lender will be notified of the change in collateral from the Royal Resort membership to the VI Program.

How do I terminate my membership at Royal Resort?

You may choose to terminate your Royal Resort membership and not convert to the VI Program. To obtain a termination form, you may contact Trading Places International, LLC (the manager of Royal Vacation Suites) at 1-800-280-6998 or Vacation Internationale at 1-800-871-6357.

How many VI Points will I receive?

What you have/pay now: What you will have/pay with VI:
Room in Royal Resort RVS I Maintenance Fee   VI Conversion Points VI Maintenance Fee
Studio $497.00
Studio EOY $298.00
1 Bedroom $664.00
1 Bedroom EOY $398.00
77 $581.35
77 O/E* $290.68
91 $687.05
91 O/E* $343.53
  *Although example is annualized, the MF is billed in the year points are received

How much is the maintenance fee?

The VI operating fund assessment (maintenance fee) is billed per point owned – currently at $7.55 (USD) per point. Your Use Year runs July 1 through June 30. You will receive your VI annual operating fund statement July 1, and have the option of paying in full by July 31 or paying monthly with a 1% finance charge.

VI Benefits:

  • Availability for VI resorts can be found online at www.viresorts.com. You may confirm your reservation online or speak to a VI Owner Services representative.
  • No housekeeping fees are charged at VI resorts, only the $20 Booking Fee, collected at the time of booking.
  • Saving points with VI is automatic with no associated charge.   With saving/borrowing, you have access to 4 years’ worth of points (annual owner).
  • Bonus Time is available at VI’s 44 resorts for rates as low as $55 per night, within 15 days of arrival.
  • Book your reservation at VI resorts up to one year in advance.
  • No guest fees.

Do I have a home resort at VI?

No, but you can vacation at any of the 44 resort locations in the VI Program, in any unit size, any season, for any length of time. The beauty of the VI Program is that flexibility is built in. You choose what works for you.

Other than the 44 resort locations, what else does VI offer?

VI secures over 2,000 exchange weeks each year, 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 at several properties on a nightly basis.

Will I have access to Bonus Time?

As a VI Owner, all VI resort locations are available at VI Bonus Time rates within 15 days of arrival, starting at $55 (USD) per night, based upon condo size.

Will this affect my RCI membership?

No, your RCI membership will not be affected. You may continue to pay your annual membership fee to RCI as it relates to the use of your Royal Resorts weeks and any other RCI Affiliated Resorts you own.  

Are my current week deposits that I have in my RCI account lost?

All RCI week deposits will be in your RCI weeks account for you to use (subject to their expiration). All reservations confirmed through RCI using your Royal Resort weeks deposit are valid.

How can I be assured that my VI timeshare is secure?

VI units are held in a debt-free real estate trust for the benefit of all VI members, which ensures the security of a VI membership. As new VI contracts are sold, additional units will be added at new or existing resort locations to maintain a balance between VI contracts and units in the program. All VI units are protected against any encumbrance, sale, or attachment of the units by creditors of VI or VI’s developer.

For online access to VI’s Public Offering Statement, click here.