Calendar the Dates That Impact Your Reservation

Protect your reservation

Calendar the dates that impact your vacation

A reservation is not finished when the confirmation arrives. The dates you add to your calendar can protect the value of your points, prevent missed opportunities, and give your family time to make a no-penalty decision.

Put the reservation itself in your spreadsheet or trip document: location, villa type, points used, and confirmation number. Then add the dates below to the calendar you actually check.

01

First Day to Reserve

Hopefully you are planning the trip before this date arrives It is the day your reservation window opens—not a generic “12–13 months out” rule.
  • Your Owner Benefit Level can affect how early you can reserve.
  • MVC, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, and Westin resorts can have different reservation windows.
  • Deeded Weeks owners can have a different First Day to Reserve than Points Owners at the same resort.
Where to get the exact date: open When Can I Reserve? under Resources in the Marriott Vacation Club Owner website, or call Owner Services.
02

Your 60-day window

This is the most important date to highlight besides the actual vacation. Put the reminder 4–5 days before the 60-day date—not on the date itself.
  • Check with everyone traveling.
  • Verify schedules, flights, and major commitments.
  • Decide whether the trip is truly happening.
If something changed, cancel before the window and preserve the full value of your points—without a penalty, subject to current reservation terms.

Your quick reservation checklist

Do the happy dance—then do the follow-through

Before you move on to the next thing, make sure your record and reminders are complete.
Reservation detailsLocation, villa type, check-in/check-out, points used, and confirmation number.
First Day to ReserveSet the next booking-window reminder if you are planning another trip.
60-day reminderSet it 4–5 days early so there is time to confirm or cancel.
Travel notesKeep flights, guests, and special logistics with the reservation record.
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