Hello Everyone- My girlfriend and I own a 154,000 point package at Fairfield Grand Desert. We bought a few years ago and we have not returned to Vegas to visit our "home resort", but we have stayed in Orlando by using the points for a different Fairfield resort and it was pretty simple. I was told by another owner when we were in Orlando that both Fairfield and RCI are both owned by Cendant Corporation and that Fairfield owners receive preferred exchange when we trade or bank our points with RCI.
We have enjoyed both Fairfield properties we have visited so far. Helpful and friendly staff and amazing accommodations!