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Does anyone have a trip planned in the next months?

nadines08

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Getting married next week. Planning some driving trips to Smoky Mtns., Destin, Daytona Beach and Bonnet Creek. Drove to Savannah in Sept. and it was enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing Destin Emerald Grande. We're seniors and haven't been to any of these places so should be pretty exciting. Hope the virus stays far away! Have moved to Ft. Myers, FL but address still showing AZ.
 

PGtime

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Where are you staying in the Keys? We just returned from Key West a couple of weeks ago, stayed at The Galleon. Loved it.. but have no idea what other timeshare is worth going to in Key West.
Going to Florida Bay Club
 

clifffaith

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Just came back yesterday from Ocean City. MD ... 2 night stay. My sister`s husband`s family owns a 2bdr condo on the oceanfront beach there. 3rd floor 2 bdr unit with an outdoor balcony. Didn't feel like driving in the Pocono cabin (avartar pic) where I have been hiding out for most weekend for months now.

As for visitors at my home .... try the neighborhood cats. About 7 of them who are feed by many of us living on the court. Nothing like getting up each morning at 6AM and having at least 4+ cats watching my front door, start meowing when I look thru the door's side light window.

My Italian friend (was my across the street neighbor at our old house) has 9 cats. 8/9 are cats she fed that were too nice to leave outside or so friendly they have taken up residence as backyard cats. She feeds on her front porch morning and night, and at 5am the backyard and stray neighborhood cats start in meowing for breakfast because they know she's up. The cat that wasn't an adopted stray was brought from China when one of the Chinese high school students she houses brought Gino, a fancy expensive cat, back from Christmas break. For two years she kept Gino at Christmas break and over the summer. She was heartbroken when the kid, now graduated and at university in Seattle, picked him up after summer break 2019 and took him to Seattle with him. When covid hit Antonella was on the phone immediately wanting to know what was happening to Gino when the kid went home to China in March. When she found out Gino was going to "a pet store" (not sure between kid's English and her English what that meant, a kennel?) she begged him to bring Gino back to her for safe keeping. Kid said NO. Then Antonella's daughter who lives near Stanford started campaigning on Gino's behalf. Answer was still NO, but one day in late March the doorbell rang and the kid handed Gino to Antonella and hopped back in his Uber to get back to LAX to go home. We hope that when he is able to resume his studies in the USA, that he will just leave Gino with Antonella.
 

clifffaith

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Getting married next week. Planning some driving trips to Smoky Mtns., Destin, Daytona Beach and Bonnet Creek. Drove to Savannah in Sept. and it was enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing Destin Emerald Grande. We're seniors and haven't been to any of these places so should be pretty exciting. Hope the virus stays far away! Have moved to Ft. Myers, FL but address still showing AZ.

Best wishes on your pending nuptials!
 

elaine

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The keys via a great rci Covid retreade in dec, dvc akv in feb just to chill at resort and by the pool, Sebastian in Spring to rent Those cool little boats for the week and explore Indian river area. We will eat take out or outdoors, Or cook in condo, and enjoy outside activities like biking in KW. I told dd Who’ll be on college break she can order all the books she wants to read at the little beach at KW condo while chilling!
 

Panina

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Getting married next week. Planning some driving trips to Smoky Mtns., Destin, Daytona Beach and Bonnet Creek. Drove to Savannah in Sept. and it was enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing Destin Emerald Grande. We're seniors and haven't been to any of these places so should be pretty exciting. Hope the virus stays far away! Have moved to Ft. Myers, FL but address still showing AZ.
Congratulations and Best wishes.
 

donnaval

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Just got back from a great exchange to Hyatt Ocean 22 in Myrtle Beach. In August, went to Table Rock Resort in South Carolina. Both SC trips I flew - AA in August and Spirit last week. All flights were full. Headed to south Florida in November (currently booked for Jensen Beach but hoping for an upgrade/change to something closer to FLL), and then a week at Hyatt Windward Pointe in Key West. Flying SW on way down, and AA on way home. SW is keeping middle seats open but the AA flight looks pretty full. Will be home for Thanksgiving but probably not going to attend family dinner since we have a few family members who might feel uncomfortable around us since we have been traveling. Added - also going to Hard Rock Cabo San Lucas in January.
 

isisdave

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We're midway through a 9-day road trip, first time outside the house practically since March.

Drove to Worldmark St George, which we got on the TUG last-minute board, for 5 nites. Visited Zion, a couple of nearby towns, and saw some changing-color-leaves in the mountains. Drove through Cedar City and over the mountain to Bryce (Ruby's, 2 nights) and are now at Kanab, where we checked off a bucket list item today (North Rim of the Grand Canyon).

Quite a few people are traveling. Lots of new-looking RVs. Some still camping, although it's 40 degrees at night. North Rim was busier than expected, and the canyon was hazy with California smoke. We have one more day of poking around and then back home, where it is STILL 100 freakin' degrees!

Utah suggests but doesn't mandate masks. St Georgians were 90% wearing them, folks in the town of Enterprise had clearly never heard of them and looked at us as if we were aliens. Bryce City 85%, and more at the park. The evening campfire had alternate rows blocked off, and pre-registration required. The Zion shuttle busses had seats removed, and carried 33 people instead of the normal 115.

We feel pretty secure and think we'll do more. No flying until a vaccine is approved and proven to work.
 

swditz

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westgate palace wk 52
briarwood cape cod wk 30
surfside cape cod wk 41
falls at Ogunquit wk 21
discovery beach wk 7
captains quarters wk 38
65000 inn season points
Listing only through April 2021.......All close, all drivable.
(not flying yet, but when we do it'll be to Boston (cancelled an October 2020 trip), and later to Italy/Amalfi coast +

Mid-October.................Hilton Head...........Grande Ocean
early November............Charleston SC.......Church Street Inn
Thanksgiving week......Williamsburg VA.....Manor Club (original)
early December............Charleston SC.......Church Street Inn
mid-December.............Highlands NC........Old Edwards Inn
January/2 weeks..........Hilton Head...........Grande Ocean (Getaway & DC points)
February/2 weeks........Hilton Head............Grande Ocean (DC points)
early April.....................Hilton Head............Grande Ocean
Currently on the cape. Nothing again untill coco beach in february.
 

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Just decided to use our Wyndham Rewards points to book four days at Smugglet Notch Thurs thru Monday. We have never been there
 

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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!! May the future bring tremendous happiness and good health!!
Getting married next week. Planning some driving trips to Smoky Mtns., Destin, Daytona Beach and Bonnet Creek. Drove to Savannah in Sept. and it was enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing Destin Emerald Grande. We're seniors and haven't been to any of these places so should be pretty exciting. Hope the virus stays far away! Have moved to Ft. Myers, FL but address still showing AZ.
 

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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!! May the future bring tremendous happiness and good health!!
Getting married next week. Planning some driving trips to Smoky Mtns., Destin, Daytona Beach and Bonnet Creek. Drove to Savannah in Sept. and it was enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing Destin Emerald Grande. We're seniors and haven't been to any of these places so should be pretty exciting. Hope the virus stays far away! Have moved to Ft. Myers, FL but address still showing AZ.
 

chapjim

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Just got back from a week in Lincoln, NH. Beautiful scenery and fall colors.
 

Polly Metallic

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We’ve had reservations for ages and hope we don’t have to cancel our Scottsdale Arizona trip January 24 - February 7. I just checked prices for flights, and they’re quite reasonable at the moment.
 

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Myrtle Beach in a few weeks, booked before pandemic set in. I am one of those weird off-season lovers. I am rarely barefoot walking the beach, so temperature isn't going to bother me one way or another. the ocean grounds me and I could use some of that.
 

JudyH

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Driving my travel trailer to the Great Smoky Mountains for two weeks and the Grand Canyon of Georgia on the way home. Nice folks at Trip Advisor told me about little local parks and county parks to check out to avoid the crowds.
 

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Just returned from 10 days at Aspen, CO area. Next is Sedona AZ, TS with hiking in early November and TS in Steamboat CO in early December - hoping for great ski week. All driving trips.
 

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We're in Sebastian, FL right now for three weeks! Well, for the weekends, at least. We're going to get in another couple of weeks somewhere within driving distance. It isn't our normal version of travel, but we'll take what we can get these days!
 

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In Orlando, we are booked at the Marriott Imperial Palms in a 3 BR for a week, then 2 days at Animal Kingdom Kidani Village in a 1 BR savannah view, then the 4 days Disney cruise in an aft verandah stateroom, then 8 days at the Marriott Doral in Miami.
wow, it looks like everything is already set up!! good luck!!
 

jackio

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Getting married next week. Planning some driving trips to Smoky Mtns., Destin, Daytona Beach and Bonnet Creek. Drove to Savannah in Sept. and it was enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing Destin Emerald Grande. We're seniors and haven't been to any of these places so should be pretty exciting. Hope the virus stays far away! Have moved to Ft. Myers, FL but address still showing AZ.
Congratulations!
 

jackio

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We were lucky to get an exchange for New Years Eve week in NYC through II.
This afternoon I received this email:

Notification of Resort Closure - MNY Marriott Vacation Club Pulse NYC
Tue, Oct 13, 2020 4:39 pm
Relocations (relocations@intervalresortsupport.com)To:you (Bcc) Details



Interval International

Dear Valued Member:

We regret to inform you that we have been advised that the resort to which you have been confirmed is temporarily closed due to concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you purchased Trip Protection for your exchange or Getaway booking, you should contact Allianz Global Assistance at 1-800-419-7642 to discuss your options. Please note, Allianz Global Assistance is experiencing extremely high call volume. Unless you are having a travel emergency, please wait to contact them if you are not traveling in the next 72 hours, so they can assist those in need of immediate assistance.

If you have questions, please contact I-800-INTERVAL (1-800-468-3782), or your local Member Services office to discuss your options.

Please know our thoughts are with you, and we hope that you and your families are staying safe.
I took e-plus just in case. I wonder what member service's options are for me?
 

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Driving my travel trailer to the Great Smoky Mountains for two weeks and the Grand Canyon of Georgia on the way home. Nice folks at Trip Advisor told me about little local parks and county parks to check out to avoid the crowds.
Grand Canyon of Georgia?? Never heard of that!
 

geekette

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We were lucky to get an exchange for New Years Eve week in NYC through II.
This afternoon I received this email:

Notification of Resort Closure - MNY Marriott Vacation Club Pulse NYC
Tue, Oct 13, 2020 4:39 pm
Relocations (relocations@intervalresortsupport.com)To:you (Bcc) Details



Interval International

Dear Valued Member:

We regret to inform you that we have been advised that the resort to which you have been confirmed is temporarily closed due to concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
If you purchased Trip Protection for your exchange or Getaway booking, you should contact Allianz Global Assistance at 1-800-419-7642 to discuss your options. Please note, Allianz Global Assistance is experiencing extremely high call volume. Unless you are having a travel emergency, please wait to contact them if you are not traveling in the next 72 hours, so they can assist those in need of immediate assistance.

If you have questions, please contact I-800-INTERVAL (1-800-468-3782), or your local Member Services office to discuss your options.

Please know our thoughts are with you, and we hope that you and your families are staying safe.

I took e-plus just in case. I wonder what member service's options are for me?
Dang. Sorry. hopefully the options are good enough. Won't be the same, but, again, hopefully Good Enough.
 

vacationhopeful

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My 94yo aunt .... 'last standing of her generation' in our family started drooling over my 2 night stay by the ocean. I offer her (and her live in support person) a road trip up to my vacation cabin in the Poconos mountain. Auntie and her longtime boyfriend had been there multiple times but it has been 10+ years since he passed away. Auntie was happy as was her aide who had never been up in the area. Road trip!

This might rival our last runaway trip .... to NYC .... about 10 years ago just short time after recovering from her broken hip. We had a great time and her POA lawyer, was ranting and threatening me. Auntie has a GREAT time as did I.
 
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