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Off to WPORV and WKORV

WPORV 7218 LR 360 video
let's see how this comes across (video w/ iPhone -> PhotoBucket)
nope YouTube works better
...it works but sends user to my PB account - will post from YouTube instead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQnSW92Qki4
 
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It works! But you should have talked a little louder... ;)

Ask someone why they don't trim those trees and bushes that block the view!
 
David - what beach was that video shot on?
 
DavidnRobin said:
then tried it during snorkling at 'Anini (calm) came out and it had a display message 'close battery/card compartment' and it will not go away no matter what. Followed instructions to clean - and still message appears. Now it does not turn on.

It did not get water inside.

I am bummed - plus I hate dealing with these types of things (having to send in for repair)
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Last year I got the exact same error message on my SW770. Fortunately it was the next to last day we were at WKORVN. I was able to download the photos that I had taken that were still on the card but I was never able to get the camera to work again. I assume I must not have closed the battery compartment completely; there was signs of moisture in the space. When we got home I ordered the 8000; can't live without the camera while snorkeling. Hopefully I'll have better luck with this one.
 
At WKORV (for the first time) now until Saturday through Staroptions reservation. Having a blast with my fiancee. Weather has been great. We have Ocean view 1 bedroom premium in Building 2, which has excellent view of the ocean. We couldn't have asked for better.

Bummer to hear about DavidnRobins camera breaking down. We have the same one, and this is the first trip using it in the water.

One question, maybe DavidnRobin can address. When we checked in the fornt desk attendant told us that the resort is totally full, but I have noticed that alot of the pool chairs are empty and it doesn't feel crowded. Is it really fully booked? (not that I mind; we like the peace and serenity).
 
Politico said:
One question, maybe DavidnRobin can address. When we checked in the fornt desk attendant told us that the resort is totally full, but I have noticed that alot of the pool chairs are empty and it doesn't feel crowded. Is it really fully booked? (not that I mind; we like the peace and serenity).
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You are asking the $100,000 question. :rofl:

I've yet to stay at any of our TS's and thought they were "booked up".

SBP was not as busy as I thought it would be over July 4th this year.

I could give examples of our DVC visits where I think we may have been the only ones in a building or on a floor. And I'm tied to the school schedule!

I don't know if people just sit around in there rooms? Kind of silly if you are in HI or at the beach imho.

I know both LisaRex and Davidandrobin have both made those comments about WSJ. Noticing no activity around a few villas.

Or is it just SOP for resort staff to say they are full.
 
I think what happens at WKORV is that they sometimes take a couple of floors or a whole building and close them for maintenance/refurbishing. When they do this, they don't count those rooms when determining they are "full". Full, in this context, means all the rooms that are available for use are occupied, but it could be that a whole building is out of commission! Thus you don't see that many people around the pool.
 
emuyshondt said:
I think what happens at WKORV is that they sometimes take a couple of floors or a whole building and close them for maintenance/refurbishing. When they do this, they don't count those rooms when determining they are "full". Full, in this context, means all the rooms that are available for use are occupied, but it could be that a whole building is out of commission! Thus you don't see that many people around the pool.
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WKORV-N seemed pretty empty the second week of July '08, which is a really high demand index. For instance, we never had an issue getting 8 lounge chairs together and never had to wait at the restaurant/bar. WKORV-N is too young to have rooms closed off for repair/maintenance.

There are tons of rentals listed on Redweek that have not been rented. I wonder if folks booked high demand weeks with the hopes of renting them out, then let them sit empty when they couldn't find renters...

As far as WSJ goes, the entire place seemed rather deserted, IMO. Once again, absolutely no issue getting lounge chairs together or waiting for a seat at the restaurant. Since James1975 has assured me that Starwood is not pulling shenanigans by holding SVN inventory back (in order to rent out for top $$$s), I can only opine that the owners pay the MFs and then let their week sit empty for whatever reason. FWIW, 90% of the people we talked to were professionals (doctors, stock brokers, etc.) from the East Coast/Midwest U.S. So maybe they're wealthy enough not to care about the MFs going to waste.

Another point: a friend of mine bought a TS three years ago. Her MFs are minimal compared to mine, less than $1000. She's used it only once because she waits too long to reserve her week and then there's nothing available when her grandson can travel. So there are definitely people out there who buy TSs and then let them sit empty. Go figure.
 
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LisaRex said:
WKORV-N seemed pretty empty the second week of July '08, which is a really high demand index. For instance, we never had an issue getting 8 lounge chairs together and never had to wait at the restaurant/bar. WKORV-N is too young to have rooms closed off for repair/maintenance.

There are tons of rentals listed on Redweek that have not been rented. I wonder if folks booked high demand weeks with the hopes of renting them out, then let them sit empty when they couldn't find renters...

As far as WSJ goes, the entire place seemed rather deserted, IMO. Once again, absolutely no issue getting lounge chairs together or waiting for a seat at the restaurant. Since James1975 has assured me that Starwood is not pulling shenanigans by holding SVN inventory back (in order to rent out for top $$$s), I can only opine that the owners pay the MFs and then let their week sit empty for whatever reason. FWIW, 90% of the people we talked to were professionals (doctors, stock brokers, etc.) from the East Coast/Midwest U.S. So maybe they're wealthy enough not to care about the MFs going to waste.

Another point: a friend of mine bought a TS three years ago. Her MFs are minimal compared to mine, less than $1000. She's used it only once because she waits to long to reserve her week and then there's nothing available when her grandson can travel. So there are definitely people out there who buy TSs and then let them sit empty. Go figure.
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Sounds like some people I met at our local Y, Marriott owners who couldn't get reservations ever, according to them. I asked where they owned, I think it was Canyon Villas out in PHX area and they would call in November for a March week!


I think this conversation was in early March, and told them just for the fun of it, call and see if you can book something 12 months out. Ran into them again about a month later and they finally got a reservation. :cheer: They want to sell it, because who can make plans 12 months out! :hysterical:.

That's when I :wall: and asked why they bought, they only thought the salesperson was bs'ing about booking at 12 months out.


I'm leaving Monday on a solo trip to WDW for the Epcot Food & Wine festival. Reason #1 to save 12 banked DVC points that were not going to be used by 9/30/09!
 
Politico said:
At WKORV (for the first time) now until Saturday through Staroptions reservation. Having a blast with my fiancee. Weather has been great. We have Ocean view 1 bedroom premium in Building 2, which has excellent view of the ocean. We couldn't have asked for better.

Bummer to hear about DavidnRobins camera breaking down. We have the same one, and this is the first trip using it in the water.

One question, maybe DavidnRobin can address. When we checked in the fornt desk attendant told us that the resort is totally full, but I have noticed that alot of the pool chairs are empty and it doesn't feel crowded. Is it really fully booked? (not that I mind; we like the peace and serenity).
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Just saw this...
Definitely not full even with villas closed for remodelling - I would estimate about 80% of available villas are occupied.

Hope you are enjoying your stay - we are - we love the lack of trade winds as long as you are close to water - better snorkling
 
I will try and post more later (packing up now) - incl photos. Overall, what great stays - almost perfect weather for the last 4 weeks - it is really going to be tough to be back at work Monday after 8 weeks off...

If you are going to be in the back half of B3 - try and stay on the south side (odd number rooms) because of the noise and smells from the pool bar (not really a big issue, but annoying at times to be on the lanai or having sliding glass door open).
 
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Did you mean the back side of B3? Those are the rooms over the pool bar. I generally like the south rooms in the higher floors of that building because you have more expansive views towards back rock and the mountains and less noise than if you are facing towards the pool.
 
Very Clueless Here.

So much so that to me WPORV & WKORV sound like radio stations.

Not only that WSJ sounds like a newspaper.

Obviously I'm spending too little time on TUG-BBS & too much time elsewhere on the Internet.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​
 
emuyshondt said:
Did you mean the back side of B3? Those are the rooms over the pool bar. I generally like the south rooms in the higher floors of that building because you have more expansive views towards back rock and the mountains and less noise than if you are facing towards the pool.
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Yes - I meant B3 - I corrected above post

We prefer the south side of B2 and B3 (OV villas) - because it gets sun - and can see sunsets from lanai.

btw - B3 has been remodeled - B2 has not (yet).

The pool view has both upside and downside - we are usually in OF (current villa in back pool corner (solo 1Bd villa) of B3 is a SVN exchange.

The solo 1Bd villas have extra space due to exclusive foyer area (~50sqft) - the corner 1Bd villas have window on side (behind couch).
 
AwayWeGo said:
So much so that to me WPORV & WKORV sound like radio stations.

Not only that WSJ sounds like a newspaper.

Obviously I'm spending too little time on TUG-BBS & too much time elsewhere on the Internet.


-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA. ​
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:hysterical: I love it.
 
We just got back from WKORVN and loved it! We were in a 2 bedroom lockout in building 6, on the 6th floor, dead center. They said the resort was 70 to 80% full...it seemed crowed, but not in an annoying way. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

We were very happy with the north property....I actually thought we would have spent most of the time at the south pool, but we were mostly hanging out at the north pool. (The water temp seemed warmer!) Our son LOVED the kid's pirate pool! The snorkeling was great....saw many colorful fish, more than when we stayed at the Sheraton.

We were happy that we were in the 2bdrm lockout, since our son and MIL were with us. The extra space was well worth the extra points.

I have one AMAZING restaurant recommendation. On our last night, we ate at a place called Merriman's. It was absolutely delicious......5 Star all the way!

We did not do the owner's update....I would have, but my husband wasn't interested.

Had a great massage but a male therapist named Leven. I highly recommend him, and I'm very picky!!!

We are already thinking about our next adventure.....possibly Atlantis in July....

Sheri
 
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