RCI Gift of Vacation
From the top of the RCI homepage, click on the “Book” option and choose the icon for Gift of Vacation. Complete a request form by simply choose how much currency to apply to your gift from your RCI Subscribing Member account. The more currency you apply, the more vacation options your gift recipient can access. Note that all gift transactions are final. The deduction you make towards the Gift of Vacation program cannot be returned to your RCI Subscribing Member account once you have submitted your gift request form.
Your gift recipient can book a 7-night getaway at one of 4,200+ RCI-affiliated resorts worldwide. Their options are based on availability and the amount of currency you apply toward the gift. Recipients can search by region, destination, and travel date. Note: Your gift recipient will pay a $319USD reservation fee at the time of booking – unless you apply currency to cover this fee.
If you are a Hilton Grand Vacations Club member, you may gift 3,360, 5,600 or 8,120 Points
Your gift recipient will pay a $319 USD reservation fee at the time of booking, unless you have chosen to pay the reservation using your Points/Credits on the gift Request Form.
You may choose to gift Points/Credits to pay for the reservation fee by selecting this option on the Request Form. The deduction you make for the reservation fee cannot be returned to your RCI subscribing member account once you have submitted your gift Request Form.
In addition to their full week vacation gift, your recipient will also receive access to purchase additional vacations for cash for one year.
They will have one year from the date they activate their online account to book their reservation for travel. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance of travel, but no less than two days before check-in.
Yes, it is required for you to provide the name of the person that will be redeeming the gift as all reservations made through the Program will be held in that person’s name. No name changes are allowed. Gift of Vacations are non-transferrable through the use of Guest Certificates or any other means. Prior to gifting a vacation, it’s best to ensure your recipient can use the Gift of Vacation.
Yes. Recipients must be at least 21 years old, unless otherwise permitted by law, and subject to Resort policies which may impose a minimum age greater than 21 years old.
Yes. Recipients must be U.S. or Canadian residents.
You will only need to provide basic information in the Request Form and the amount of Points you’d like to gift. If you are gifting additional Points to pay the reservation fee, that option will also need to be selected on the form. You will also need to provide your gift recipient’s name and email address. Once you complete and submit the Request Form, you will receive a confirmation email and your gift recipient will receive an activation code and web address that will enable them to book the vacation.
No, the gift recipient will receive access to book a full week (7 night) reservation of their choosing from the available selection of RCI Weeks inventory. The available inventory will vary based on the deduction amount that you selected to use. Once enrolled, the recipient will be assigned an account number and access to an online account to book the reservation.
No, you will not pay a fee to give the Gift the Vacation to a friend or family member. Your gift recipient will be required to pay a $319USD reservation fee when booking the vacation unless choose to use additional Points to pay for the reservation fee on their behalf.
If the vacation is not booked and confirmed before the expiration date of the Gift of Vacation account, the gifted vacation is forfeited.
No, you will not have access to your gift recipient’s account to see what reservations are made.
You may give multiple gift packages to your friends or family members based on your available Points on deposit with RCI. Keep in mind, each Gift of Vacation is valid for a one-time, single transaction.
Once the gift recipient books the gifted $319 reservation, he/she will have access to vacations purchased for cash that can be booked through the expiration date of the account (one year from account activation.) No further gifting is needed to book a rental vacation.
Yes, reservations can be cancelled within 48 hours. The full cancellation policy for the $319 reservation is: · Cancel within 48 hours of booking, $319 fee is 100% refundable. · Cancel more than 48 hours after booking, $319 fee is non-refundable. · A new $319 reservation fee will apply if you cancel and rebook more than 48 hours after the initial booking. Rental reservation cancellation policy: · Cancel within 24 hours of booking, fee 100% refundable · Cancel after 24 hours of booking and greater than 61 days prior to travel start date – forfeit 30% of fee · Cancel after 24 hours of booking and between 15-60 days prior to travel start date– forfeit 50% of fee · Cancel after 24 hours of booking and 14 days or less prior to travel start date – fee is forfeited · No refunds are given within three days of check-in, regardless of time of booking.
Members and gift recipients who have further questions about this program, please call 1.844.477.2431.