Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) sent out new offers late last week for Honors Diamond members in the US, inviting them to stay for four to five nights at select locations + 150,000 points for $299/$599.
The catch is, as is always with these timeshare deals, you need to attend a presentation lasting up to two hours and be able to say a definite NO at the end, or it will be the most expensive vacation in your life.
You can access this offer here.
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Things to consider:
- DO NOT BUY A TIMESHARE
- You should not attend to these unless you know how to count.
- You should not attend if you are easily persuaded.
- You do not own the people giving the presentation anything.
- They may engage in high-pressure sales tactics.
- Keep track of time and leave when the two hours are up.
- DO NOT BUY A TIMESHARE
Locations where this offer applies:
Keep these in mind:
Eligibility
No one is excluded from visiting our properties or purchasing a timeshare. Although anyone can visit our properties or purchase our timeshare resorts, our special preview packages are only available to persons who meet certain criteria and reside in a state where our projects are registered for sale. Our special preview packages are only available to persons whose combined gross annual income meet certain requirements.
You are not eligible to participate in this promotion if you:
- (i) have an open, incomplete package requiring attendance at a sales presentation,
- (ii) have attended a Hilton Grand Vacations sales presentation at any property within the last year, and/or
- (iii) are an employee of Hilton Grand Vacations, Hilton Worldwide or their affiliates.
Sales Presentation Expectations
During your vacation, you’ll attend a Personal Preview, an approximately two-hour sales presentation and tour that will introduce you to the many benefits and privileges of vacation ownership with Hilton Grand Vacations. If you are traveling on a vacation package, your Personal Preview will be scheduled when you book your travel dates, typically the day after your arrival.
The presentation is a maximum of TWO HOURS. If they try to keep you longer, mention the T&Cs.
Accommodation Details
Your Honolulu package includes accommodations at Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach, Hilton Waikiki Beach, or Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. In Waikoloa, your vacation package includes accommodations at Ocean Tower, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club. In Orlando, your vacation package includes accommodations at SeaWorld® Orlando, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Tuscany Village, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Parc Soleil, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, or Las Palmeras, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club. In Las Vegas, your vacation package includes accommodations at The Boulevard, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club. In Myrtle Beach, your vacation package includes accommodations at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, or Hampton Inn Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach. In Cabo San Lucas, your vacation package includes accommodations at La Pacifica Los Cabos, a Hilton Club. In Hilton Head, your vacation package includes accommodations at Hampton Inn Hilton Head, or Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head. In Virginia Beach, your vacation package includes accommodations at Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Oceanfront, or DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach. In Daytona Beach, your vacation package includes accommodations at Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. In New York, your vacation package includes accommodations at New York Hilton Midtown, or Hilton Garden Inn Central Park. In Scottsdale, your vacation package includes accommodations at Hilton Garden Inn North Perimeter Center, Hampton Inn Phoenix/Scottsdale, or Hampton Inn Phoenix/Scottsdale on Shea Blvd. In Williamsburg, your vacation package includes accommodations at Embassy Suites by Hilton Williamsburg, or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg. In Gatlinburg, your vacation package includes accommodations at Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail, Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Parkway, or Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg. In Charleston, your vacation package includes accommodations at Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District, or Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District. In Maui, your vacation package includes accommodations at Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. Accommodations are subject to availability based on your travel dates.
Reservation Change and Cancellation Policy
Preview packages expire 12 months from date of purchase unless otherwise stated in the offer you received.
- You have up to 12 months to use your preview package unless otherwise stated in the offer you received.
- A $19.95 charge applies to each reservation change made up to 30 days prior to arrival. Should your plans change within seven (7) days of your scheduled arrival, requiring a change of your reservation or arrival dates, the equivalent of one (1) night at the currently published rack rate will be applied to the cost of the package.
- Preview package price is non-refundable.
Please don’t buy the preview package unless you are sure that you can use it.
Conclusion
These timeshare presentation packages can be a great deal, but you need to know how to say NO at the end. There are other Hilton Grand Vacations offers out there, but they come with fewer Honors points. The 150,000 Honors points that are part of this Diamond member offer are valued at somewhere between $600 to $750.
Buying a timeshare makes absolutely no sense at all, and they are readily available through aftermarket at a fraction of the cost. There are high maintenance and other yearly fees in addition to the purchase price.
Don’t buy the preview unless you are 100% sure to be able to say a firm NO during the high-pressure sales presentation.
Here are the terms of these packages:
Guests must purchase by January 10, 2023, to enjoy a 6-day/5-night stay for $599 plus tax in Honolulu, Hawaii; Waikoloa, Hawaii; or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; a 5-day/4-night stay for $299 plus tax in Orlando, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Hilton Head, South Carolina; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Daytona Beach, Florida; Scottsdale, Arizona; Williamsburg, Virginia; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Charleston, South Carolina; a 5-day/4-night stay for $1,899 plus tax in Maui, Hawaii; or a 4-day/3-night stay for $299 plus tax in New York at a participating hotel within the Hilton portfolio of brands (valued at $175-$500/night). Guests will receive 150,000 Hilton Honors™ Bonus Points (valued at $1,500) after attending a sales presentation. Redemption of Points is subject to Hilton Honors Terms and Conditions and valid membership.
You have up to 12 months from purchase date to travel. Please read complete Details of Participation. As part of your vacation package, you’ll attend a two-hour sales presentation, where you’ll learn how you and your family can enjoy the many benefits and privileges of vacation ownership with Hilton Grand Vacations.
THIS MATERIAL IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING TIMESHARE INTERESTS located in the U.S., BARBADOS, MEXICO, SCOTLAND AND JAPAN. THE COMPLETE OFFERING TERMS ARE IN AN OFFERING PLAN AVAILABLE FROM THE DEVELOPER. Prices range from $8,450 – $772,990 for deeded interest; U.S. and Hawaii Trusts range from $4.15 to $5.80 per Point with a minimum purchase of 4,000 Points. Pricing is without promotions and discounts and subject to change.
This is not an offer or solicitation to any person residing in a jurisdiction where the timeshare interest is not yet registered.