Viva Tangerine by Wyndham

The Resort & Its Setting

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham is a Wyndham Destinations-managed timeshare property in Cabarete, on the Dominican Republic's Atlantic-facing north coast. It operates under the Wyndham brand and is fully affiliated with RCI, so ownership here is built around flexibility: stay at the resort itself, or bank your points or week for an exchange elsewhere in the RCI network. The resort benefits from Wyndham's standardised management, which generally means consistent housekeeping, front-desk and maintenance standards across the portfolio.

Cabarete: The Area & Things to Do

Cabarete made its name as one of the Caribbean's best spots for kiteboarding and windsurfing, thanks to reliable trade winds along Cabarete Beach, and the town has grown into a relaxed, slightly bohemian beach community with plenty of beachfront restaurants and a strong expat scene. It's an easy drive to Sosúa, a neighbouring beach town with a sheltered bay and lively evening scene, and to Puerto Plata, the old colonial port city with Fort San Felipe and the Teleférico cable car for views over the Cordillera Septentrional. Families often add Ocean World Adventure Park, a marine park near Puerto Plata, to the itinerary. None of this requires leaving the north coast corridor — most of it is within an hour's drive.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Viva Tangerine by Wyndham and want to sell, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a private owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week or points, set your own asking price, and interested buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and 0% commission on the sale — unlike a broker, we don't take a cut when your timeshare sells.

Before you list, it helps to know what actually transfers. According to Club Wyndham, moving ownership from one party to another carries a $399 ownership change processing charge, paid at the time of transfer. Some Club Wyndham Access contracts (generally those dating from around 2017) may carry a right of first refusal, though owners report it is rarely exercised in practice — worth flagging to a prospective buyer so there are no surprises mid-sale. Wyndham doesn't publish standard transfer times, so build in some flexibility when negotiating a closing date.

Buyers should also understand what a resale purchase does not include: Club Wyndham is clear that resale points cannot be used for VIP benefits, Club Pass, Wyndham Rewards conversion, or PlusPartners. These perks stay with developer-purchased points only. That doesn't affect your ability to book stays or exchange through RCI — it simply means the loyalty-programme extras aren't part of a resale deal.

If you're renting out your week rather than selling, be upfront with renters about what's included — resort access is covered, but RCI exchange rights are not transferable to a renter — and set a price that reflects the season and any available resort amenities.

Practical Notes for Owners & Buyers

Anyone weighing up a purchase should ask the seller directly for the current annual maintenance fee, since Wyndham doesn't publish this centrally and it varies by contract size and points allocation. Confirm whether the specific contract carries a right of first refusal before paying a deposit, and factor in the $399 processing charge when comparing resale listings against buying direct from the developer.