Reply from RCIDec 12, 2023
Hi Sherrell, Exchange Plus inventory is primarily available for highly demanded, geographical locations, and/or dates where RCI receives very few or no vacation ownership week deposits. Although RCI is affiliated with over 4,000 resorts worldwide and has over 2 million members in North America alone, Exchange Plus inventory does not originate from member deposits. This inventory has been hand-picked to enhance RCI's inventory based on feedback received from RCI members.
Exchange Plus inventory often represents the only vacation options for some locations and/or dates. Although it is not possible to completely filter these inventory options out when performing direct searches online, the majority of Exchange Plus units are hotel rooms or studios. Therefore, searching for one-bedroom units or larger will exclude almost all Exchange Plus inventory. Additionally, you may use the filters on the left side of the search page to search for resorts designated as ‘Hospitality’ or higher, since Exchange Plus inventory is not included in RCI's award rating system. It is important to understand, however, that this will also filter out all standard-rated resorts, many of which are very popular with our members. Standard-rated resorts may simply have fewer amenities or could be in out-of-the-way locations.
If your desired exchange vacation is not immediately available and your travel dates are more than two months away, you may want to broaden your search parameters and/or start an ongoing search request instead. Only deposited vacation inventory will match ongoing search requests.
Kind Regards, RCI North America
