Ready to break free from your old vacation routine? Vistana Signature Experiences offers the ultimate in vacation freedom. It offers two world-class vacation clubs with nearly two dozen resorts in sought-after destinations like Orlando, Avon, and Nassau. In addition to this, Vistana also offers an extended network of thousands of properties worldwide, external exchange opportunities, and an array of member benefits. Moreover, you can become a Vistana owner for less with a timeshare resale from Fidelity Real Estate. So, if you’re ready for a lifetime of endless vacation possibilities, join us as we reveal everything you need to know about Vistana Signature Experiences.
What is Vistana Signature Experiences?
Vistana Signature Experiences is owned by Marriott Vacations Worldwide (formerly Marriott Vacation Club International). The Vistana Signature Experiences network consists of two vacation clubs – Sheraton Vacation Club and Westin Vacation Club – with 23 villa-style resorts in the most sought-after destinations. When you become an owner at any of these resorts, you are automatically enrolled in Vistana Signature Experiences, which lets you access the entire Vistana network. Marriott Vacation Club members can also access Sheraton and Westin properties in the Vistana network. However, Sheraton and Westin owners who join Vistana after August 9, 2022, can only access Marriott properties through external exchange programs like Interval International.
When you become a member of Vistana Signature Experiences, you are automatically enrolled in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s loyalty program, through which you can earn and redeem points to use at 7,000+ additional Marriott properties worldwide. Moreover, Vistana owners can upgrade to VSN Elite, offering three tiers of incredible owner benefits, and Interval International, Marriott’s proprietary vacation exchange platform with 3,200+ resorts across 92 countries. So, let’s take a closer look at what Vistana Signature Experiences offers!
Vistana Signature Experiences Comprises Two Great Marriott Vacation Clubs
As previously mentioned, the Vistana Signature Experiences network comprises 23 resorts representing two renowned brands: Westin Vacation Club and Sheraton Vacation Club. Regardless of which club you choose to join, you’ll have access to all 23 villa resorts in the Vistana Signature network. However, each club offers its own unique benefits and home resorts, so joining the right club is essential to maximizing your experience with Vistana. Here’s an overview of what each club brings to the table.
Westin Vacation Club
Certainly, Westin Vacation Club is one of the world’s most luxurious timeshare brands. This points-based club creates an environment that aligns with expert protocols for cleanliness and safety, stocks every unit with its famous Heavenly bed and bath products, and boasts over 200 properties across multiple countries and continents. As a Westin Vacation Club owner, you can use Westin’s points program, Westin Flex, to access resorts throughout their portfolio. You can also reserve accommodations up to 12 months in advance! Moreover, Westin is affiliated with Interval International, letting you exchange your points for thousands of travel opportunities worldwide.
Sheraton Vacation Club
Sheraton Vacation Club is a points-based timeshare brand with 14 luxury resorts in top international locations, including Japan, Australia, and China. You’ll also find Sheraton resorts in sought-after vacation destinations throughout the U.S., from Orlando, Florida, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Sheraton owners enjoy the flexibility to use their points to stay at any of Sheraton’s 14 locations, all 15 Westin properties in the Vistana network, and thousands of international destinations through Interval International.
Marriott Bonvoy
Without a doubt, one of the biggest perks of Vistana Signature Experiences has to be Marriott’s loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy. When you become a member of Vistana Signature Experiences, you are automatically enrolled in Marriott Bonvoy at the Gold Elite level. Through Marriott Bonvoy, Gold Elite-level members can earn and redeem points at 7,000+ properties worldwide and enjoy exclusive perks such as 25% bonus points for stays, late checkouts, and unit upgrades.
Marriott Abound
Formerly the Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Exchange Program, Marriott Abound is Marriott’s newly rebranded internal exchange network. Marriott Abound boasts a wealth of exchange opportunities, including 90 vacation villa properties worldwide, over 8,000 Marriott hotels, 2,000+ vacation homes, and more than 2,000 unique experiences like guided tours, cruises, and expeditions. To be eligible for Marriott Abound, you must either be a member of the Marriott Vacation Club or have been a member of Vistana Signature Experiences before August 9, 2022.
Ways to Enhance Your Vistana Signature Experiences Membership
In addition to the automatic benefits mentioned above, Vistana Signature Experiences owners can enhance their membership by enrolling in Interval International and/or upgrading to VSN Elite status.
Interval International
If you aren’t eligible for Marriott Abound or want to broaden your travel horizons beyond what Abound offers, you can enroll in Interval International. Marriott Vacations Worldwide owns Interval International (II), one of the world’s largest external exchange platforms. Through II, you can exchange your ownership for thousands of travel opportunities, including 3,200 resorts in 92 countries, cruises, excursions, airfare, car rentals, and more!
VSN Elite
Another benefit of Vistana Signature Experiences is the option to upgrade to VSN Elite status. VSN Elite comes in Three-, Four-, and Five-Star tiers; each tier offers its own perks. Here’s how VSN Elite can help you make the most of your Vistana Signature Experiences membership:
Three-Star Elite
- Bank StarOptions until Oct. 1
- Reduced fee to bank StarOptions
- Convert to StarPoints
- Extended window to convert to StarPoints (to July 1)
- Starwood Elite Travel Services
- 10,000 additional Rewards with the Friendship Rewards Program
- 3,000 more StarPoints through the Signature Escapes Program
Four-Star Elite
Four-Star Elite members get all the same benefits as Three-Star members, as well as:
- 4,000 more Starpoints through the Signature Escapes Program
- No fee to convert to StarPoints
- Early check-in
- Starwood Vacation Network Elite Waitlist
- 10% premium on Starpoints conversion
Five-Star Elite
Five-Star Elite members receive all the same benefits as Four-Star members, as well as:
- Bank StarOptions until Dec. 31
- No fee to bank StarOptions
- Extended window to convert to StarPoints (to Oct. 1)
- 20,000 additional Rewards with the Friendship Rewards Program
- 5,000 more StarPoints through the Signature Escapes Program
- Automatic Platinum status in the Starwood Preferred Guest Program
- Platinum Concierge Service
- Late checkout
Become a Vistana Signature Experiences Member With a Timeshare Resale From Fidelity Real Estate
So, you want to become a member of Vistana Signature Experiences? The first step is to buy a timeshare in the Vistana network. But you don’t have to break the bank to join VSN. Because with a timeshare resale from Fidelity Real Estate, you can save thousands on your initial purchase. Explore our resale marketplace at the link below to find the perfect VSN-affiliated resort for you. Have questions? Get in touch by calling 1-800-410-8326 or emailing [email protected].
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