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A Practical Owner Guide to VI Points, Fees, Resorts, Exchanges and Resale
Vacation Internationale—commonly called VI Resorts—has offered a flexible points-based vacation program since the 1970s. This updated TUG guide explains how VI ownership works, what owners pay, how reservations and exchanges operate, and what to consider when buying, selling, or getting rid of a VI ownership.
The official VI website currently presents the program as VI Resorts by Westgate. Some older VI contracts and program documents may still reference Vacation Time Share, Vacation Internationale, VTS, VRI, or earlier management arrangements.
The 2026 VI operating-fund assessment is $9.50 per point. Owners should still verify their own statement because contract terms, additional fees, finance charges, special assessments, and account-specific obligations may vary.
Vacation Internationale’s original program was known as Vacation Time Share (VTS). Owners commonly use the names Vacation Internationale, VI Resorts, VI, and VTS when discussing the program.
The program began in 1974 as a floating-week timeshare in Hawaii. VI later developed a points-based system that allowed owners to use different resorts, seasons, unit sizes, and lengths of stay rather than being limited to one fixed resort and week.
VI points have historically been usable for full weeks or shorter stays, allowing owners to plan long weekends, combine several resorts, choose different unit sizes, and adjust vacations around the number of points available.
VI owners receive a point allocation associated with their ownership. The number of points required for a stay depends on the resort, season, unit size, and number of nights requested.
VI has historically divided demand into three general seasons: Prime, Choice, and Quiet. Prime-season stays generally require more points than lower-demand periods.
The VI system has historically included studios, one-bedroom units, two-bedroom units, and some larger accommodations. Inventory differs by resort.
One of the most useful VI features is the ability to reserve less than a full week at many properties. This can be valuable for weekend trips, island hopping, or combining several destinations into one vacation.
Older VI information described typical weekly point ranges of approximately 59–77 points for studios, 77–105 points for one-bedroom units, and 94–133 points for two-bedroom units.
These are historical examples only. Use the current VI point chart when planning a reservation or evaluating an ownership.
The VI operating-fund assessment for 2026 is $9.50 per point. For example, an ownership with 100 assessed points would have a base operating-fund charge of $950 before any other applicable charges.
The operating fund has historically supported resort operations, housekeeping, linens, repairs, utilities, taxes, insurance, land leases, reservation services, administration, and refurbishment reserves.
| Potential Cost | What Owners Should Verify |
|---|---|
| Operating-Fund Assessment | Number of assessed points, the $9.50-per-point 2026 rate, due date, payment-plan charges, and any account-specific adjustments. |
| Reservation Fees | Current booking, cancellation, modification, guest, housekeeping, and phone-versus-online charges. |
| Exchange Fees | Current costs for VI exchange programs, RCI, Interval International, or any independent exchange company. |
| Special Assessments | Whether any resort, trust, or ownership-specific assessment applies in addition to the regular operating fund. |
Not every Vacation Internationale ownership is identical. Older contracts may differ significantly from newer contracts.
Request the ownership documents, current annual statement, remaining contract term, point allocation, use-year details, account status, transfer instructions, and written confirmation of all benefits that transfer to the new owner.
Owners use VI points to reserve available VI inventory based on the current booking windows and program rules.
VI has historically made outside inventory available to owners for points plus an exchange fee.
Older VI program information described an option allowing qualifying non-VI weeks to be deposited in exchange for VI points, subject to program requirements and fees.
VI ownerships have historically been associated with RCI, Interval International, and independent exchange companies. Eligibility may depend on the ownership and current affiliations.
VI has historically offered Bonus Time, Hot Weeks, or other short-notice opportunities for available inventory. Current rates and rules should be confirmed directly with VI.
The following properties appeared on the former TUG VI page. Resorts may have been added, removed, renamed, sold, rebranded, or moved between programs. Confirm current access through the official VI reservation system.
Visit the official VI Resorts website for the current resort list.
Compare the 2026 operating-fund cost, remaining contract term, point allocation, transferable benefits, resort access, and resale restrictions before accepting even a free ownership.
Read TUG’s guide to buying retail versus resale.
Price the ownership realistically, clearly disclose the contract details, and avoid companies demanding large upfront fees.
Start with TUG’s How to Sell Your Timeshare Yourself guide.
Every owner should begin with the same three legitimate paths: transfer the ownership to someone else, ask the resort or club about surrender, or evaluate the consequences of stopping payment.
Read the 3 options every owner has to get rid of a timeshare.
Contact VI directly, review resale and giveaway options, and ask other VI owners about current transfer or surrender procedures before paying an exit company.
VTS stands for Vacation Time Share, the original name associated with the Vacation Internationale program.
The 2026 VI operating-fund assessment is $9.50 per point. Owners should confirm the number of assessed points and any additional charges shown on their own statement.
The names are commonly used interchangeably. The official website currently presents the program as VI Resorts by Westgate.
No. Contract term, expiration, point allocation, use year, transfer rights, and benefits may differ. Obtain written confirmation before accepting an ownership.
Use the free TUG Vacation Internationale discussion to ask other owners about points, fees, reservations, resale, and exit options.
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