New Normal, New Hilton Grand Vacations Club Points Strategy

One Owner shares how he’s maximizing his ClubPoints and finding ways to reconnect with the whole family

Derek R.
Derek R.
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Summary: Timeshare points at Hilton Grand Vacations aren’t one-size-fits-all. One Owner is maximizing his ClubPoints to reconnect with the whole family.

As Hilton Grand Vacations resorts begins to re-open in phases, we took some time to reassess how we will continue to enjoy vacation ownership and maximize our Points in the remaining year and into 2021.

First, There’s a Lot of Good News

Hilton Grand Vacations is doing its best to ensure Owners get the most out of their timeshare despite the potential obstacles we’re all facing with travel restrictions.

Hilton Grand Vacations suite interior, including dinning space, living room and balcony.

Here are some of their efforts, current as of this writing (be sure to check the Hilton Grand Vacations website for details and changes).

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  • Unused 2020 ClubPoints will be automatically saved into 2021 for free.

  • If you already paid to save your 2020 Points into 2021, you will receive a refund of the amount paid.

  • Points that you saved in 2020 will be extended through 2021.

  • Bonus Points used for a canceled reservation that have expired will be returned and given a 60-day extension (while travel is interrupted).

Also, you can enjoy reduced Points stays at select resorts and properties in several destinations, including Orlando, New York and Las Vegas, for travel in 2020.

Stay up-to-date with the newest announcements on the HGV Member website.

Points Strategies – Small Nibbles or One Big Bite?

My wife and I still work, so most of our trips are long-weekend getaways (think: three to four nights). We also try to get in a one-week or longer vacation when we can synchronize with our grandkids’ school calendar. Besides managing our personal time-off balances, we also work hard to get the most out of our Points.

About the Author Derek R.
Derek R.

Ask Derek what his favorite vacation destination is and he’ll tell you it’s the next one. When he travels, he’s always on the go: sightseeing, taking walking tours, trying out all the best local restaurants. Somehow, he still finds the time to share his travel insights with friends, family and millions of people around the world. In fact, he’s a level 7 Local Google Guide in Northern Virginia, where he hails from, and his photos have exceeded 3 million views to date! Derek is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, so he knows a thing or two about seeing the world from different perspectives. While he and his family were stationed in the U.K. and Germany, they caught the travel bug and haven’t looked back since. He and his wife, Linda, are now Members at Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Las Vegas. Derek is approaching retirement and planning to spend more time traveling the globe with Linda.

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