World of Hyatt has a host of brands that cover every segment of the market from extended stay to all-inclusive hotels. Like Hilton and Marriott, it has a vacation club, too. Hyatt Residence Club gives members the opportunity to stay in numerous U.S. locations by accruing points and redeeming them for residential properties in resort destinations.

This timeshare program is different from World of Hyatt, and it has proven popular with many travelers.

Some vacation ownership programs can even fast-track your elite status. Here’s what you need to know to decide if the Hyatt Residence Club is worth it for you.

How the Hyatt Residence Club works

Being a member allows you to invest in the program so that it feels like it’s your own home without having to worry about managing details like upkeep and maintenance. If you want to return to the same place year after year without fully investing in real estate property, this program could be for you.

For starters, you’ll want to review the properties in the portfolio to see if the destinations are a fit for your travel plans or are on your bucket list.

You’ll find properties in island destinations like Key West, Florida; Hawaii's Maui and Puerto Rico as well as mountain resorts like Colorado's Beaver Creek and Breckenridge. Outdoor fans will find properties in San Antonio; Aspen, Colorado; and Sedona, Arizona.

This is a shared ownership program, often called timeshare, and members purchase an interval of time (one week, one month, etc.) to use at properties that participate in the program.