Marriott’s Destinations Club is a points-based timeshare program offered by one of the leading hospitality brands. Using Vacation Points to book your vacations offers a level of flexibility unheard of with the classic deeded weeks that many timeshare developers offer. When purchasing Marriott Abound Club Points, you are afforded a variety of benefits that are determined by your membership level, which is based on the number of annual Vacation Points you choose to purchase.
In this article, we’ll cover every benefit available to you as a Marriott Abound Club owner at each membership level. Considering the various benefits offered at differing membership levels can help you determine which membership level is best for you and your personal travel needs.
Abound Club Membership Levels
| Benefit Level |
Annual Vacation Club Points |
| Owner |
Up to 3,999 |
| Select |
4,000 to 6,999 |
| Executive |
7,000 to 9,999 |
| Presidential |
10,000 to 14,999 |
| Chairman’s Club |
15,000 to 29,999 |
| Reserve |
30,000 to 49,999 |
| Pinnacle |
50,000 or more |
Owner
up to 3,999 Vacation Club Points
| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 5+ nights
12 months for 5+ nights
10 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
25% off |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
6 months before end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following year |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
50% every year |
| Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio |
45:1 |
| Luxury Property |
6 months for 1+ nights |
Select
4,000 – 6,999 Vacation Club Points
| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 3+ nights
10 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
25% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
25% discount, 30 days before arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
6 months before end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following year |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
50% every year |
| Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio |
45:1 |
| Luxury Property |
6 months for 1+ nights |
Executive
7,000 – 9,999 Vacation Club Points
| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
30% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
30% discount, 30 days before arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
4 months before end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following year |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
65% every year |
| Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio |
50:1 |
| Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers |
Yes |
| Guided Tour Excursion Credit |
$100 credit per traveler |
| Adventure Cruises |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| Luxury Property |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Premier Events |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| VIP Weekends |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Stays |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
Presidential
10,000 – 14,999 Vacation Club Points
| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
35% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
35% discount, 60 days before arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
4 months before end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following 1.5 years |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
65% every year |
| Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio |
55:1 |
| Preferred Access to Events/Offers |
Announcement of events or offers approximately 30 days before other Owners |
| Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers |
Yes |
| Guided Tour Excursion Credit |
$100 credit per traveler |
| Adventure Cruises |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| Luxury Property |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Premier Events |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| VIP Weekends |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Stays |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
Chairman’s Club
15,000 – 29,999 Vacation Club Points
| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
35% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
40% discount, 60 days before arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
2 months before end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following 2 years |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
75% every year |
| Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio |
55:1 |
| Preferred Access to Events/Offers |
Announcement of events or offers approximately 60 days before other Owners |
| Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers |
Yes |
| Guided Tour Excursion Credit |
$100 credit per traveler |
| Adventure Cruises |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| Luxury Property |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Premier Events |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| VIP Weekends |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Stays |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
Reserve
30,000 – 49,999 Vacation Club Points
| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
35% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
45% discount, 60 days before arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
1 month before end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following 2 years |
| Auto-Banking |
Opt-in to have 75% of unused points automatically banked into the next use year |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
85% every year |
| Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio |
65:1 |
| Preferred Access to Events/Offers |
Announcement of events or offers approximately 60 days before other Owners |
| Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers |
Yes |
| Guided Tour Excursion Credit |
$100 credit per traveler |
| Adventure Cruises |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| Luxury Property |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Premier Events |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| VIP Weekends |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Stays |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
Pinnacle
50,000+ Vacation Club Points
| Reservation Windows |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Owner Rental Discounts |
35% off |
| Last-Minute Reservations Points Discounts |
50% discount, 60 days before arrival |
| Extended Banking Deadline |
2 weeks before end of use year |
| Banking Rules |
Bank current year’s points to be used the following 2 years |
| Auto-Banking |
Opt-in to have 100% of unused points automatically banked into the next use year |
| Trade for Marriott Bonvoy Points |
100% every year |
| Marriott Bonvoy Trade Ratio |
75:1 |
| Preferred Access to Events/Offers |
Announcement of events or offers approximately 60 days prior to other Owners |
| Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers |
Yes |
| Guided Tour Excursion Credit |
$100 credit per traveler |
| Adventure Cruises |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| Luxury Property |
13 months for 1+ nights |
| Premier Events |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| VIP Weekends |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Stays |
Use Vacation Club Points to book |
Learn More About Marriott Vacation Club Points Ownership
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