Hilton Grand Vacations is known for its flexible vacation options. Whether you prefer staying at a resort in your dream destination or taking a cruise, tour or excursion, we’re always looking for ways to assist Members in discovering new travel experiences.

Hawaii resident Jennifer B. and her husband recently took a Members-only tour to the American Canyonlands — a week filled with natural beauty, new friendships and new experiences. 

Here are the highlights of their exclusive Members-only adventure.

HGV: When did you become a Member at Hilton Grand Vacations?

Jennifer: We became Members in 2007, when we initially purchased at the Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort. We love taking staycations close to home on long weekends, so we knew this purchase would never go unused.

Then a number of years ago we upgraded our membership and bought on the Big Island at Kings’ Land, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club.

HGV:  Why did you decide to join?

Jennifer: A friend of mine has been a Member for a long time. He had extra points, so he invited my husband and me to stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village over New Year’s Eve. We loved our experience so much that we joined that same day.

HGV:  Where have you traveled with Hilton Grand Vacations?

Jennifer: Since our two favorite properties are Kings’ Land and Hilton Hawaiian Village, we’ve vacationed close to home for most of our trips.

Our granddaughters live in Chicago. We always love getting together with them,  spending time by the pool and enjoying a shaved ice or two. We also cherish being able to run out to Whole Foods and cook right in our condo.

Our first trip with Hilton Grand Vacations outside of Hawaii was our Member’s trip to the Canyonlands.

   

HGV:  How did you hear about the Members-only trip to Canyonlands?

Jennifer: My husband and I read Hilton Grand Vacations' Club Traveler magazine cover to cover as soon as we get it. We were having breakfast one morning and saw the announcement for the Canyonlands tour in Arizona, Utah and Nevada.

This trip sounded perfect for us, and we knew we had to make it happen.

HGV: Was it easy to transfer your points?

Jennifer: It was so easy. I called a Club Counselor and she helped me transfer the correct number of points over to the group tour featured. The agent mentioned that trips like these are really popular, so we felt lucky that we were able to get a spot. 

HGV: Can you share some of the highlights from your Canyonlands experience?

   

Jennifer: Our trip to the Canyonlands was convenient because we could grab a direct flight from Honolulu to Phoenix. We were greeted at the airport by a driver and taken to the Four Seasons in Scottsdale, which was absolutely breathtaking.

The weather was perfect the entire time. And we always had the bright blue sky and burnt orange canyons as a backdrop. Zion National Park was probably my favorite destination.

We stayed at a lodge within the canyons and had a beautiful cabin, complete with front porch rocking chairs. The week was full of hiking, good food and drinks.

For most of our trips, we tend to plan our next vacation before we arrive back home. We’ve found that the best way to always have a vacation on our calendar is to plan during our travel high. So, when we were reaching the end of this vacation in the Canyonlands, we knew that we had to book another Members-only vacation.

HGV: What memories from this trip stand out?

Jennifer: Our tour guide and the bus driver made the perfect team, and they made everyone feel right at home and created such a strong bond within our group. The bus was always immaculate, and there was always a cold water bottle on our seat.

The private plane ride over the Grand Canyon was my favorite activity — and such a surreal experience.

All of the accommodations were excellent, too. From the Four Seasons in Scottsdale and Las Vegas to the cabins and lodges in between, everything was perfect. Our farewell reception in Vegas was bittersweet because we didn’t want to leave our new friends. There were 38 Members on this trip, and we all felt connected with one another by the end.

   

HGV: So you made great connections with other Members on the trip?

Jennifer: During the first night of the trip, there was a welcome reception where we were able to meet and talk with all of the other Members. We dined, talked on the tour bus and even rode the private plane over the Grand Canyon together.

This was by far the best group tour we’ve ever been on. Everyone got along so well, and everything went smoothly.

We came to the conclusion that all of the Members on this trip have an incredible passion for travel, and none of us lets a single point go to waste.

We all became a really tight group. And we became great friends with a couple who own at The Grand Islander, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Hawaii.

HGV: What advice would you give other Members interested in booking this kind of trip?

Jennifer: I definitely recommend reading the Club Traveler newsletter and becoming familiar with the Club website. These resources help make the booking process quick and simple.

HGV: Was there anything you experienced on this trip that you didn’t expect?

   

Jennifer: The tour company was extremely detailed in their communications. We always knew where to go and what to expect at every point of our trip.

We were also impressed with the level of service that Hilton Grand Vacations partners provide. My brother took a group tour through Hilton Grand Vacations before us. He said, “you will wonder how you traveled with anyone else before.”

HGV: Where are you traveling to next?

Jennifer: We traveled to Norway to see the Northern Lights before our tour through the Canyonlands. We always look forward to reading the latest newsletter to find our next travel idea!

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