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important to place requests as early as possible — up to two years in
advance of your travel date. This gives us more time to find a suitable
match — using our comparable exchange concept — when new deposits
enter the system.
How is a member’s trading power increased by depositing their
week as early as possible?
When using Deposit First, early member deposits give us more time to
ensure that the inventory is fully utilized and optimized to satisfy exchange
requests. This translates into a member’s week having increased value
in the exchange system, which in turn, is passed along to the depositing
member in the form of increased trading power, which is similar to buying
power. And increased trading power means members have a greater
chance at getting the exchange they’re after.
OK, we talked about Deposit First. Why would a member opt for
Request First instead?
Request First allows members to shop the Interval network for exactly
what they want, all the while retaining their home resort usage right or
points until they find what they’re looking for and receive a confirmation. I
like to think of it as when I was a kid trading baseball cards with my
friends: I would never have given up one of my Reggie Jackson cards
without knowing exactly what I was getting in return!
With summer approaching, where will you be going with your family?
To get the most out of my vacation dollar, I really enjoy a hassle-free
escape at one of Interval’s all-inclusive resorts.
For more on Interval’s all-inclusive resorts, see page 50.
KEEP YOUR TRAVEL PLANS SAFE
Every time you make an exchange or take a
Getaway, you have a chance to win a Resort
Accommodations Certificate, good for a one-
week stay at an Interval resort. With your
confirmation, you’ll receive an evaluation form,
which is also available at
Complete a Vacation Evaluation form when you
return, and you’ll be entered automatically into a
resort week drawing.
September 2018’s winner is Melanie Gilbert
of Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania; October 2018’s
winners are Donald and Margaret Duttenhoeffer
of Okeechobee, Florida; November 2018’s
winners are Jason and Shelli Brown of O’Fallon,
Missouri; December 2018’s winner is Dorothy
Potts of Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania; January
2019’s winners are Gene and Beverly Minton
of North Manchester, Indiana; February
2019’s winner is Wayne Sheldon of Swoyersville,
Pennsylvania; and March 2019’s winners are
Joseph and Lisa Rizzo of Oxford, Massachusetts.
WIN A WEEK!
Once you’ve confirmed an exchange or booked a
Getaway, the next smart move is to secure it. With
Trip Protection from Allianz Global Assistance, you can
affordably protect yourself in case of unforeseeable events, before or during
your trip, which could require you to cancel or cut your vacation short.
How Does Trip Protection Work?
When you choose to protect your trip during or after booking it, you can
be confident about recovering forfeit expenses in the event of a covered
illness, injury, unforeseen natural disaster (such as an unnamed storm
or hurricane), and more. In these cases, Trip Protection can reimburse
you for eligible prepaid nonrefundable trip costs, like tours, transporta-
tion, and your exchange fee.
Plus, if you have an accident or get sick during your trip, Allianz
Global Assistance can help you coordinate emergency logistics and
reimburse you for covered medical expenses. Because most domestic
medical insurance plans won’t cover you outside your country, this is
particularly important to have while traveling abroad. You can still get
benefits with certain pre-existing medical conditions.
Personal belongings you’re traveling with are also insured up to
your plan’s maximum amount in case of theft, loss, or damage.
VISIT TO ADD TRIP
PROTECTION TO YOUR INTERVAL VACATION
AND TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE!
You can receive special pricing of 10 to 50 percent
off published rates at participating Preferred Hotels
& ResortsSM properties. For more information, sign
in to click on the Offers &
Extras tab, and visit the Vacations page today.
PREFERRED HOTELS PREFERS
INTERVAL MEMBERS!
Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. See plan details for more information. Plan(s)
underwritten by BCS Insurance Company or Jefferson Insurance Company. AGA Service
Company is the licensed producer and administrator of these plans. Contact AGA
Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or
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