Parag

Dear fodorites, <BR> <BR> I have stayed in a few RCI affiliated resorts in Europe & India.i.e. <BR>1.Amsterdam-Golden Tulip at Zandvoort(20km) <BR>2.Frankfurt-Mandelgarten at Deidesheim near Neustadt(65km) <BR>3.Salzburg-Schloss Grubhoff (40km) <BR>4.Athens-Golden Coast Club Med Resort at Nea Makri(45km) <BR>5.Goa,India-RGBC Royal Palms at Benaulim,Goa <BR> I would like to stay in some more resorts in Europe.Can anyone give suggestions on this.I would love to swap info. <BR> I like to see historic & scenic places. <BR>

janis

There are many good ones in the UK. In Scotland there is Craigendarroch on the DEE, Cameron House on Loch Lomond, Kilconquhar in Fife, and about 10 other really top class ones. <BR> <BR>In England there are too many to mention From Cornwall/Devon to the New Forest, to Kent to the Forest of Dean, all the way up to Northumberland. There are even canal boats you can trade for. There are a few properties in London but they are very hard to get in to. <BR> <BR>Over the years my family and/or I have stayed a total of about 20 weeks in 9 different RCI affiliated properties.

J

Parag, we just spent a week at Kilconquhar Castle,nr St Andrews, Scotland. It is a 1266 Castle and has been tastefully converted into apartments. We had 3 bed, 3 ba.1800 sq ft in the castle itself, with the turrets in our living room. There are some villas on the grounds so specify Castle if possible. There is plenty to do n site, and lots of history nearby. We did 4 castles in one day iwth a wonderful guide. Brantridge Park, W.Sussex, built 1753 was once a Royal Hunting lodge , it is rural and takes a taxi daily or use of a vehicle. They have a white peacock on site who is tame and loves to be fed. This location also lends itself to lot of history. j

Karen

In the next two weeks I will be at 2 Metroferienclubs in Grundlsee and Oberstaufen - in Austria and Germany. ZI'll let you know when I get back.

A.M.

I stayed at the Anfi Palace in Murren, Switzerland in May, part of RCI and very nice. <BR>A.M.

AJ

We've stayed at one in Venice and 3 in the Dolomites.

Wombat

Hi Parag!!! <BR>I've booked the resort at Schloss Grubhoff for Oct'01. Wanted more information on this place eg. transportation, facilities etc. Any advice?

David

I stayed with my family at the Paradise Club in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Beautiful place. Easy to get to. Good views. And not too far from Playa de las Americas.

Candace

Janis we stayed at the Craigendarroch last year and loved it and the location could you please compare it to Cameron House both the resort and location. We are planning to return for 3 weeks next year to Scotland.

Robin

I can't take it anymore-- What's an RCI?!?!?!?

Candace

RCI is a timeshare exchange company.

janis

Candace. Both are properties are magnificent. The units are very similar. Roomy and well appointed. <BR> <BR>Cameron house is right on the shore of Loch Lomond. Some of the units don't have a clear view of the loch but in a minute's walk you are on the shore. There is a marina and a golf course. The Main bldg/hotel/leisure center is very large and has everything you could want. A HUGE bonus for me was the first time I stayed at Cameron House I saw SEAN CONNERY - be still my heart! He was there for golf and was eating in the hotel dining room. <BR> <BR>The flats at Kilconquhar are more elegant but Cameron House and Craigendarroch are my favorites. <BR> <BR>I also love Forest Hills - not as posh but a wonderful location right on Loch ard near Aberfoyle -- but they (and all the Barratt properties) are in the midst of an owners revolt over fees so there are few available to trade at the moment.

xxxxx

We were looking to get involved with the whole time-share/RCI thing. Has it been worth it for you? What's the catch? Are places readily available when you need to vacation? It just seems too good to be true.

Suzy

I am also trying to find out some information about the RCI timeshares. I am trying to choose between 3 in Italy - Has anyone stayed in ones of these? <BR>1. Hotel Royal - Positano <BR>2. Hotel Villa Igea - Capri <BR>3. Residenza Casa Vuotto - Capri <BR>

Candace

Janis-Thank you for the response. It sounds like we would have a good placement either place. What area outside the resort did you enjoy better and why? If you don't mind me pestering you. <BR> <BR>To xxx we have really enjoyed our timeshare and found it to be an excellent value but we bought it at a low price as a resale and made sure to choose a place we had toured and whose maintenance and taxes were low. We also made sure it was a highly sought after week by calling RCI before we bought it.

janis

Candace: If by "area outside the resort" you mean what things to see in the surrounding area -- you know about Craigandarroch already -- The Dee, Braemar, Crathes, Balmoral, Banchory, Speyside distilleries, Huntly, Spittal of Glenshee, Corgarff, Dunnottar etc, etc. <BR> <BR>Convenient things to see around Cameron House (all a day trip or less) -- Loch Lomond; Hill House (Charles Rennie Makintosh's masterpiece) The Trossachs; Stirling; Lochs Katrine, Ard, Earn and Tay; Glen Coe; Oban and Mull, Glasgow; Carae Gardens; Killen/Falls of Dochart; Lake of Mentieth/Inchmahome Priory; etc. <BR> <BR>Which is better - flip a coin. I love both areas. You probably can't go wrong with either one.

j

to Suzy, re Italian timeshares. My friend banked 18 months ago and never did get an exchange for Positano. or other places in Italy. They maybe few and far between Joyce

Candace

Thanks Janis I think I am going to try to exchange for both. We plan to go for 3 weeks and use a least 2 of the weeks as exchange weeks. We were thinking about staying at the Craigendarroch for 2 weeks in a row.

shmuel shoval

hi there <BR>does any one stay at the RCI resort named-PALM BEACH CLUB in TENERIFE? <BR>HOW IT IS LIKE? <BR>regards <BR>s.shoval

Parag

Thanks everyone for their responses.One Ms Kittie has E-mailed me regarding Greece resort.I am unable to e-mail info. to her.The mail comes back to me as undelivered mail.If she is in touch with the forum,pl. give me another e-mail ID.<BR>Got good info on Fodors on this topic.More responses welcome.Thanks.Any info. on any resort in India,feel free to mail me.