Extend the Life of Your ClubPoints Before Year-End to Explore More
Time sure does fly, and with 2020 on the horizon, you have less than four months to book a reservation before your ClubPoints expire on Dec. 31. If you are unable to travel this year, don’t worry: Hilton Grand Vacations offers several ways to extend your Points beyond the end of the year.
For example, you may choose to save your unused, current-year ClubPoints so they don’t expire at the end of the year. Saved Points can then be used for a next-year reservation at one of our many HGV resorts, including our newer properties, Hilton Grand Vacations Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile, Ocean Enclave by Hilton Grand Vacations Club and Ocean Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations Club.
Additionally, you may choose to deposit rolled over Points into RCI. Extended Points can then be used to make weekly and nightly exchange reservations with any RCI-affiliated property.
Below are our tips for maximizing your newly extended Points through RCI:
- Transfer your ClubPoints to RCI: Making this transfer will allow Members two more years of vacation opportunities.
- Start planning now: The earlier you start your search with RCI, the better chances you’ll have to turn your desired RCI Exchange vacation into reality.
- Extend your eligible RCI-deposited Points for another year: If you already transferred ClubPoints to RCI and need more time to search and travel, you can pay a fee to extend your eligible RCI-deposited Points for an additional year before they expire.1
Tip: If you can’t find the vacation you’re looking for, set up an Ongoing Search with RCI and let it do the work for you! You will be notified if the vacation you want becomes available. To complete your Ongoing Search online, follow these steps:
- Login to club.hiltongrandvacations.com.
- Go to the “Club Membership” section.
- Select “RCI and Vacation Exchange.”
- Click “Learn More” under “RCI Exchange Reservations,” followed by “Access Your RCI Account” to link to your RCI subscribing member account.
- Start a search with RCI. Once you’re on RCI’s search results page, click “Add ongoing search request” at the top.
- Type in your search criteria and then click “Continue.”
For personalized help with Ongoing Search, call 800-932-4482.
Where to Go
Sunrise over Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Photo by Jonathan Ross/Getty Images
If you’re ready to use those Points now, there are thousands of affiliated RCI resorts in 110 countries to choose from. Need some inspiration? Read on for two hot destinations to discover in your next trip.
Though it may be best known as the host of NASCAR’s Daytona 500, Daytona Beach isn’t all about racing—this Florida city has many family-friendly attractions, such as museums, state parks and its namesake beach. Venture out on the water or hang back at the boardwalk for rides, games, live entertainment and fresh seafood options.
To stay near all this action, book at the beachfront Daytona SeaBreeze. Steps from Daytona Beach’s shores, the resort offers its own outdoor entertainment with a pool, hot tub, grill area and fire pit, all with views of the ocean. Inside, relax in your oceanfront suite, get active at the fitness center and enjoy family fun in the kids’ activities room.
For a taste of the mountain life, visit the small town of Gatlinburg in Tennessee. Known as the gateway to 520,000-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is full of natural beauty and charm. Visit over-the-top attractions such as Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, sip on Ole Smoky moonshine at its distillery downtown and indulge in Southern comfort food.
Gatlinburg Town Square by Exploria Resorts places you in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, within walking distance to shops, attractions and restaurants. Enjoy year-round swimming at the indoor and outdoor pools, play ball at the basketball courts, unwind in the hot tub and plan your days with the help of the full-time concierge.
Terms & Conditions
These vacations are limited and subject to availability.
1If the Member chooses to extend previously saved but expiring Points for one (1) additional Use Year, a transaction fee shall apply. Any Points already extended for one year are not eligible for further Points extension. For more information, call Hilton Grand Vacations Club at 800-932-4482.
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