As a serious owner of Bluegreen points, I have studied the program and asked many questions, and finally think I understand how best to manipulate the system for maximum value.

If you have saved points, convert them to RED weeks and deposit them in RCI now.  This will guarantee that you (or someone you choose) will be able to use the week for the exchange fee.  Sure you are spending a little extra for a vacation, and you may not end up at a Bluegreen resort, but you have the extra time to choose where to go and lots of options.

The trick to getting to go where you want with Current Bluegreen points is to double-pay your yearly fees this year, pay once a year after that, and always borrow your next years points, making your reservation 11 months in advance for the place and week that you want to go.  You can do this reservation with borrowed points, but you cannot do this current points because they may become saved points before you can use them.  Always remember your reservation window and use it.  Silver and Gold members do have an advantage over regular members because they get an extra month or two to make their reservation choice, and are probably on the list before you for the best time.

Plan ahead and enjoy!!!

Pam