QVI Club Bronze Vacation Membership

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One of our most popular memberships, this assures you of a fantastic week-long holiday in more than 2,000 resorts worldwide, every alternate year over five years.

The Bronze Vacation Club Membership entitlement includes:

5-year membership
One week of vacation entitlement every alternate year (i.e. 3 weeks/21 nights in total)
Access to:

o QVI Club Home Resorts (http://www.qviclub.com/en/resorts/home-resorts);

o QVI Club Limited Collection Resorts (http://www.qviclub.com/en/resorts/limited-collection-resorts);

o XchangeWorld Associated Resorts worldwide (http://www.xchangeworld.com/search_resorts/search_listing.html)

Occupancy for two to four persons only

Other benefits include:

The ability to transfer ownership to children, grandchildren and loved ones
The option to share or gift your vacation membership to family, friends and associates by simply acquiring a INR3,650 Guest Certificate
The option to split your one week vacation of 7 nights into 4 nights and 3 nights stay in different participating QVI Club Home Resorts, QVI Club Limited Collection Resorts and XchangeWorld Associated Resorts with split week options. List of participating resorts for XchangeWorld can be found in http://www.xchangeworld.com/xplore_splitweeks.html

Fees:

The following fees are applicable for your QVI Club Bronze Vacation Membership:

Usage Fee is:
- a yearly fee payable by the member for the maintenance and repair of QVI Club Home Resorts
- payable within the year of entitlement
- to be paid before making a reservation or depositing the weeks of entitlements
Xchange Fee is:
- a fee payable in order to utilise the facilities provided by XchangeWorld on a full week exchange basis
- to be paid before making a reservation with XchangeWorld
Split Week Xchange Fee is:
- a fee payable in order to utilise the facilities provided by XchangeWorld on a split week (i.e. 3 or 4 nights) exchange basis
- to be paid before making a reservation with XchangeWorld participating resorts under the split week option only
Premium Xchange Fee is:
- a fee payable in order to utilise the facilities provided at selected prime locations and properties which are available at selected time of the year
- to be paid before making a reservation with any one of the participating resorts in XchangeWorld

Usage Fee payment schedule:

INR14,600 payable for one week of entitlement every alternate yearly
For membership purchase before 30^th September, the first two weeks of entitlement starts on the current year
For membership purchase after 1^st October, the first two weeks of entitlement starts on the 1^st January of the following year
Weeks of entitlement must be deposited before 31^st December of the current year to avoid forfeiture
If the member does not intend to utilise the weeks of entitlement for that year, or does not intend to deposit the weeks of entitlement, he does not need to pay the usage fee. However, the entitlements will be forfeited at the end of December of the current year if usage fee is not collected
All weeks of entitlement which are deposited will be valid for 2 years calculated from the membership annual reoccurring purchase date

Terms and conditions:

No consolidation of weeks of entitlement till the last year of the membership
Usage Fee of INR14,600 on a per-week-per-unit-per-year basis applies
Xchange Fee is applicable for XchangeWorld bookings as follows:
- INR8,550 for a full week exchange
- INR5,700 for a split week exchange
Premium Xchange Fee is applicable at selected prime locations and properties and will be determined at the point of reservation
All Usage Fee, Xchange Fee, Split Week Xchange Fee and any other fees (if applicable) are subject to change and may be revised without prior notice at the discretion of QVI Club
QVI CLub Rules apply

Prana Resorts & Spa – Koh Samui, Thailand (using QVI Club Platinum Vacation Club Membership)

“Our experience at Prana was very good. In fact I want to compliment the QVI team for the reason that we could feel the same experience as we landed as shown in the QVI presentation. The place was very nice and comfortable and also very clean. The best part was the staff who were running the place. We had a great experience at the SPA which helped us de-stress. I have never seen such nice, humble and ever willing people and they really took care of us including the littlest details.

Another very touching incident was when it was really late and our parents have not returned to the resort and we were all worried. We spoke to the hotel staff to ask for help from the local police. Immediately the hotel manager Mr Bruce Keats and Ms Khun Khag stepped in and contacted them. Luckily our parents returned in time but the whole incident still remained vivid in our minds as we all were worried and the quick action taken by the most senior person at the resort was very touching. This really showed the caring attitude of the staff at Prana and this made my trip so much more memorable. It is the small things in life which gets remembered for a long time!!” - Binod Panda , India


Spending quality family time in Prana	Mr Panda with his wife and daughter	By the pool deck with his son

EV Turkbuku – Bodrum, Turkey (using QVI Club XchangeWorld Xplore II package)

“We want to express our immense gratitude to QVI Club and the staff of EV Turkbuku for such a remarkable and unforgettable holiday. My family and I have visited many corners of the world. But before this, we have not seen such a good hotel and service anywhere else. Luxurious rooms, with separate pools and a fantastic beach, its cleanliness and comfortable amenities, have left the best impressions on us. EV Turkbuku is great for a family vacation, and for partying. Thanks to the DJs and dancers for a great time! We also would like to mention that the hotel offers a charming view of the sea and the surrounding area. It is our pleasure to recommend that place to our friends and relatives. Thanks QVI Club.” - Sergey Vasilyev, Russia


Swimming pool at EV Turkbuku	With the beautiful sea as a backdrop	Mr Vasilyev soaking up the sun in Bodrum

Ngwenya Lodge – South Africa (using QVI Club Gold Vacation Club Membership)

“I thought I would share my recent experience at the fabulous resort Ngwenya Lodge where my family and I stayed (two adults and two children; although it could easily sleep six). The resort is 9kms from the Kruger Park Gate in South Africa, home to various wild life and of course the Big Five.

You have all the kitchenware in the lodge and all you need is to stock up from a supermarket... you can have a barbecue out on your own backyard with a beautiful lake view. The kids enjoyed the games around the lodge. I enjoyed the Park and drove in myself to see the Big Five, quite an adventure. For US$249 which is the exchange and usage fee for 7 nights, this place was awesome and much better than a hotel. A standard room night at this lodge is US$150 so it’s definitely worth the deal on the vacation club membership.

I am quite happy with my stay except for some cranky air-conditioning which looked quite old and needed replacement, and the absence of a phone in the room which I found quite strange.

I booked this a month in advance and the customer service at QVI was very good and prompt. They even called me when my preferred dates were not available. I am very happy to have taken the vacation club membership.” - Valentine Dsilva, United Arab Emirates


Living room in Ngwenya Lodge	Mr Dsilva and family in South Africa	Giraffe spotted at the Kruger Park

What are split weeks?

Split weeks are popular with members who prefer shorter holidays as this gives the consumer the option to split the use into two separate visits to a resort; such as a three-night stay and a four-night stay at different times of the year. A weekend split week is from Saturday to Tuesday (3-night stay) and a weekday split week is from Tuesday to Saturday (4-night stay). Reservations are usually granted on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability. For resorts offering split weeks, please refer to http://www.xchangeworld.com/xplore_splitweeks.html.

What are the differences between Vacation Club Membership & Q-breaks Packages?

QVI Club Membership is also known as Full Membership. Currently, there is a choice of Diamond, Platinum and Gold membership within the QVI Vacation Club. These are valid for 30 years. For Diamond, the member is entitled to two weeks every year; Platinum is one week per year and as for Gold, it is one week every two years. There is also the Silver membership, which is valid for 10 years with six weeks vacation to be utilised every alternate year, and the Bronze membership, valid for 5 years and with three weeks vacation for every alternate year.

Q-breaks Packages are mostly one-time vacation packages, with new ones being created and offered from time to time

What are QVI Home Resorts? Where are the QVI Home Resorts located?

QVI Home Resorts are apartments, hotels or resorts that QVI owns and or possesses the right to use.

What is the Usage Fee?

The Usage Fee is a yearly fee payable by the member for the maintenance / repairs of QVI Club Home Resorts. The Usage Fee is payable within the year of entitlement, and to be paid before making a reservation, or to bank in the week for 2 more years.

To bank in a week is to pay for the week in the year of entitlement, if you do not wish to use it in the same year, but wish to save it for future use. Sometimes the term ‘to deposit a week’ is used – it means the same thing.

When do I pay the Usage Fee? How can I carry over my holiday week?

If the member does not utilise the holiday week/s for the year, but wishes to bank in the week/s for future use, the Usage Fee is payable by 31 December of that year, so as not to forfeit the week/s. However, if the member does not intend to use his/her week/s for that year, or does not intend to bank in the week/s, the member does not need to pay the Usage Fee. The entitlement week/s for that particular year will then be forfeited.

The extension of the validity of the banked in week starts from the date of purchase of the membership, and not from the date when the week is banked in. The activation date is the date from which you can start using your week to make a holiday booking.

Example: If the membership is purchased on 22 April 2011, the first year of the holiday entitlement starts from 22 April 2011, and is valid until 31 December 2011. If no Usage Fee is paid during that time, the holiday entitlement is considered unused or unbanked, and will be forfeited after 31 Dec 2011 if the Usage Fee is not paid by then.

The holiday week for 2011 is considered activated only when the Usage Fee is paid, but the validity period will be 2 years from the purchase date, and not the activation date. For example, if you purchase a membership on 22 April 2011, but only pay the Usage Fee on 12 Dec 2011, then the 2-year validity starts from 22 April 2011 and lasts till 21 April 2013.

Usage Fee is charged per week per unit per year and subject to change from time to time.

Can QVI Club apply for Visas on our behalf?

QVI Club cannot assist in applying for travel visas; members will have to approach the relevant embassies or consulates themselves to obtain necessary visas and documents. Please note that travel arrangements and relevant expenses such as visas, flights, ground transportation, etc, shall be the member’s responsibility, and that room availability cannot be guaranteed at any desired time.

How do I make a booking at Home Resorts?

To expedite a booking, the following information needs to be submitted by phone, fax or email to QVI's Customer Care:

Choice of Resort (3 choices)
Preferred travel dates
Payment Details (if applicable)

Whenever possible, we recommend a phone communication for speed and efficiency. Simply contact our Customer Experience Ambassadors at +91 22 6139 9500 (India office) or +603 7949 8288 (International Call Centre)

How many days in advance can I make my bookings?

At least 45 days prior to travel date. We encourage our members to book even earlier if possible to higher chance of securing their preferred travel dates.

What is Cancellation Policy?

Vacation Club Memberships

For QVI Club Home Resort booking:

Member may cancel a confirmed reservation and request for another use period by giving notice to QVI at least 31 days before check-in date.

If cancellation takes place 30 days or less prior the check-in date, a cancellation fee of not less than INR2,800 will be applicable.

For XchangeWorld Resort booking:

For cancellation 60 days and more prior to check-in date, INR2,190 will be deducted from the Xchange Fee and your week will be saved for future use up to the expiry date of usage week entitlement.

For cancellation 59 days to 30 days prior to check-in date, INR2,750 will be deducted from the Xchange Fee and your week will be saved for future use up to the expiry date of usage week entitlement.

For cancellations done within 29 days till the date of check-in, Xchange fee and week deposited will be forfeited.

I understand that the accommodation is for 2 to 4 persons. May I know the unit configuration?

All bookings or units are subject to availability depending on the resort. Most properties offer units that can accommodate up to 2 persons. The most common unit configurations are:

Hotel Unit – The maximum occupancy is for 2 persons, with privacy for 2 persons
Studio Unit - The maximum occupancy is for 2 persons, with privacy for 2 persons
1-Bedroom Unit – The maximum occupancy is for 4 persons, with privacy for 2 persons

I understand that I need a Guest Certificate if I am personally not going for the holiday or if my family or friends are using my package without me. How much is the Guest Certificate Fee? How do I pay?

Currently, the Guest Certificate Fee is INR3,200. You need to pay the Guest Certificate Fee upon the booking request. Credit card or e-card payments are accepted.

Can I bring guests along?

Guests are allowed so long as the provided number does not exceed the resort's maximum limit per unit.

Are pets allowed?

Pets are not allowed.

How can I transfer my club membership rights to someone else?

Members must get the written consent of QVI Club to transfer their membership rights. A fee of INR4,210 each is payable by the transferer and the transferee for the transfer, for a total payment of INR8,420. Upon the registration of such a transfer, the transferee shall receive a new QVI Club Membership Kit, comprising a QVI ID card and details of the membership purchased. The transferee shall be bound by the Agreement and the Rules stated therein upon the registration of such transfer. Notwithstanding QVI Club’s consent to a transfer, QVI Club will not register any transfer of the membership rights until all outstanding payments due to QVI Club are settled by the transferring member.

Members’ Fee Guide

MEMBERS’ FEE GUIDE
Usage Fee	INR12,600	All Home Resort, Limited Collection, XchangeWorld and Exclusive Boutique Collection bookings (for 1 week or 7 nights' stay)
Xchange Fee	INR7,500	XchangeWorld bookings (for 1 week or 7 nights' stay)
Split Week Xchange Fee	INR5,000	XchangeWorld split week* bookings (for 3 or 4 nights' stay)
Exclusive Boutique Collection Premium Xchange Fee	Starting from INR7,250	Exclusive Boutique Collection bookings (for a 4 day / 3 night stay)
Guest Certificate Fee	INR3,200	To share your membership benefits with family and friends