Key West

[Glitter Brunello]

Originally Posted by defreitasm

Any advice is appreaciated

I can't speak to SFX exchange possiblility, but the weather in August would be (imo, but check the averages) murderously hot and humid, with hurricane season starting toward the end of the month, possibly earlier lately.

[funtime2]

Remember that is hurricane season.

[vandesa]

Originally Posted by Mark @SFX

Hi Mary - I actually included the Hyatt brand as one entity. Please keep in mind, Hyatt Members like with Marriott and other multi-site developers have first priority over internal exchanges within their network, which can make it very difficult for outsiders to trade in. No matter which way you look at it, in high season the demand for Key West is far greater than the supply of space with all exchange companies. Again, flexibility on travel weeks can be extremely helpful.

Hope this helps...

Yes but if someone deposited their Hyatt at SFX it would not be withing their internal exchange network, and therefore that restriction or caveat would not apply, correct?

[pt181]

This thread has been around a while but thought I'd post my experience with Key West requests. Over the past few years, I've had 3 or 4 requests for Key West in to SFX but no match has come through. I have been looking for high season (Feb-May) but have put the request in at least 12 months ahead, usually 18 months ahead.

I just updated my request for Key West from Feb-May 2010 to just the last week in April 2010 since that's the only week I could get with frequent flier miles so am now confined to that week. I'm hoping Key West comes through for that time - would love to buy Hyatt Sunset Harbor at some point so would be nice to stay there first - but not holding my breath. My backup is a request for Miami Beach.

We have had great trades with SFX - Miami Beach, Kauai, Waikiki, Cali coast and Vegas but no Key West so far.

-Heidi

[funtime2]

I also have in a request for Key West the week after Christmas. Is not looking too good at this point.

[MargeS]

Do not know availability, but live in coastal FL and know the weather.
August and September are high risk for hurricanes, and severe tropical storms.