Hilton Grand Vacations is currently offering a deal that would make even the most timeshare presentation-allergic reader take notice. Between now and October 11, 2021, you can purchase a vacation package for $199 that consists of:
- A 3-night stay in Orlando or Las Vegas
- 50,000 Hilton Honors points!
Since 50,000 Hilton points are worth at least $200-250, you would essentially be getting your 3-night vacation for free.
What’s The Catch?
To nobody’s surprise, there are some strings are attached to this cut-price getaway. The $199 package is the “Personal Preview” for Hilton Grand Vacations, which is the Hilton timeshare business. The fine print, all of which can be found here, includes the crucial element that, in order to not be charged more than $199, you must attend a two-hour timeshare sales presentation. During those two hours, you will be subjected to some pretty intense salesmanship. But if you remain firm about only being there to listen and collect information – with absolutely no intention to buy a timeshare – then you should be able to endure your 2-hour session (or shorter if the salesperson gives up) before returning to the pool, casino, etc. 
Where Can I Stay?
The special 50,000 point offer applies to Las Vegas and Orlando packages. In Las Vegas you can stay at:
- the Hilton Grand Vacations on the Boulevard at the north end of the Strip
- the Hilton Grand Vacations at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas
In Orlando, your choices are:
- SeaWorld, Tuscany Village
- Las Palmeras
- Parc Soleil
When Can I Travel?
Perhaps it is worth making clear that you MUST attend the 2-hour timeshare session in order to earn those 50,000 Hilton points (so you can’t just buy the package as a way of acquiring some cheaper-than-normal Hilton points).
You have 12 months from the date of purchase to actually travel. I assume that there will be some blackout dates as well – i.e. no Vegas at New Year’s or Orlando at Spring Break…
Once booked, you have substantial flexibility to change your travel dates, although the waiver of the $19.95 change fee only applies until December 31st, 2021.
Where Can I Book This Deal?
You can find the full details of this offer by clicking here.
Have You Done One of These Before?
If you currently have an unused Hilton Grand Vacations holiday package, or have been on one within the last year, you aren’t eligible to participate in this promotion. But if you have previously sat through one of these presentations, we’d love to hear your comments…
