When does RCI stand for on vacation?

RCI stands for Resorts Condominiums International. In 1974, our founders Jon and Christel DeHaan pioneered the concept of vacation exchange. The couple realised that swapping vacation homes offered greater choice and added value to the timeshare ownership experience.

Can you join RCI without owning a timeshare?

When you buy points, you still have a annual fees just like owning a timeshare. Although this technically means that you can join RCI without owning a timeshare. Pure points are also still purchased from a timeshare resort. The trick is to buy a timeshare in a popular destination during a popular time of year at a small hotel with less facilities. This gives your timeshare a better exchange value. When it comes to transferring the timeshare into RCI points, your annual fees will be those of ...

Is RCI timeshare worth it?

YES RCI is worth belonging to as long as you do it right and take advantage of the deals. If you only travel once a year or bought a $30,000 timeshare to join you probably won't see the benefit. But as beanb41 says, if you are flexible there is no better way to travel. I will never stay in a hotel if I can help it.