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Travel Plans-where is everyone going

Panina said:
Winter - timeshares
Belleair Beach Club, Belleair Beach ,Fl
Voyager Beach Club, Treasure Island, Fl
Marriotts Royal Palms, Orlando, Florida

Spring -timeshare
Jade Tree Cove, Myrtle Beach, SC

Summer -Jersey Shore

Fall -timeshares
Jade Tree cove, Myrtle Beach, SC
Marriotts Ocean Pointe, Palm Beach, FL
Hilton Miami beach, Fl

Winter - timeshares
Sunrise Bay Resort and Club, Marco Island, Fl
Matecumbe Resort, Islamorada , Fl

And if I'm lucky enough to get a spring week on Marco Island , Captiva or Sanibel I'm going.

Love timeshares, if you know how to work them, they work!
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Hey, there, Panina! :hi:You and I own at one of the same resorts. I hadn't seen anyone else on here that owned there. I have week 14, 24, 41, and 49 at Cold Spring. We have so enjoyed both going there and using our weeks to trade to other places. Always feels like coming home when we head there!
 
February - Fly to Buenos Aires and stay one night at Alvear Palace. Fly out to Mendoza in the a.m. with our small "gourmet" group to tour the wine country. Spend two days there and fly back to board Regent Mariner for a 12 day cruise from BA to Rio. Spend a couple of days in Rio.

Aruba some time later in the year.
 
Fern Modena said:
I think we'll go to Las Vegas a few times this year, although I am not sure of the dates yet. ;)

Fern
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I think I am going to Vegas this year; just to said goodbye to Fern. R.I.P. Ms Fern.

We are also going to Europe and the Middle East in 2016.
 
missyrcrews said:
We're going to Jackson Gore for April break week. Last year, they were still skiing at Okemo during that week. We'll see what this winter brings! We don't care, really...just like to get away, and we've only been to Smuggs as far as VT goes. We exchanged in the very second I deposited...right at the 2 years out mark. We have a 2BR sleeps 10...one of the kids found the unit we're confirmed into on the Okemo Realty site, and it looks fabulous. :)

Yes, we've been to the Bethel Inn several times with Mom and Dad when they come to Maine to visit in spring or fall. And we did a long weekend there Memorial Day last year. It is decidedly not fancy, but we like the location. It's only an hour to Storyland or Santa's Village, there's fishing around for my husband, and it has a very large living room/dining room that the kids enjoy for board games/etc. We're really looking forward to trying it in "in season" this year!
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Well, that is great! I want to explore that area of Vermont and Jackson Gore is what I have my sights on in the future- a rental or an exchange. I will have to keep trying for that one.

Good to know about Bethel. Another possibility for us for an exchange if needed.
 
All our timeshare Vacation plans are on hold until I get my hip replacement surgery. I now have 9 weeks at SFX so we will need to get going or I will sell some of them.

I am getting a CT Scan next week and going to the Cardiologist to see if my blood clots in my lungs have dissolved. It has been almost 7 months since I was in the hospital and started on the blood thinners.

That set back things back as you can't get surgery while taking blood thinners. If all is well with the blood clots then I will see my Orthopedic surgeon and we will proceed from there. If all goes well it should only be a few weeks from now for the surgery.

Meanwhile we do visit Laughlin Nevada every couple months and also our son and grandkids in Monterey. We were at the Aquarius Casino resort in Laughlin for 2 weeks last month. We only intended to stay 1 week but my wife pulled a muscle in her back so we had to stay an extra week.
 
missyrcrews said:
Hey, there, Panina! :hi:You and I own at one of the same resorts. I hadn't seen anyone else on here that owned there. I have week 14, 24, 41, and 49 at Cold Spring. We have so enjoyed both going there and using our weeks to trade to other places. Always feels like coming home when we head there!
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Hi Missyrcrews:wave:,
I've owned there for years, one week 33. I purchased it after trading in. It was my first resale purchase at a great price from the association. Every year I say I am going to give it away, because I hardly go there, but then because I get great trades I keep it.
 
John Cummings said:
All our timeshare Vacation plans are on hold until I get my hip replacement surgery. I now have 9 weeks at SFX so we will need to get going or I will sell some of them.

I am getting a CT Scan next week and going to the Cardiologist to see if my blood clots in my lungs have dissolved. It has been almost 7 months since I was in the hospital and started on the blood thinners.

That set back things back as you can't get surgery while taking blood thinners. If all is well with the blood clots then I will see my Orthopedic surgeon and we will proceed from there. If all goes well it should only be a few weeks from now for the surgery.

Meanwhile we do visit Laughlin Nevada every couple months and also our son and grandkids in Monterey. We were at the Aquarius Casino resort in Laughlin for 2 weeks last month. We only intended to stay 1 week but my wife pulled a muscle in her back so we had to stay an extra week.
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Good luck with the operation.
 
John Cummings said:
All our timeshare Vacation plans are on hold until I get my hip replacement surgery. I now have 9 weeks at SFX so we will need to get going or I will sell some of them.

I am getting a CT Scan next week and going to the Cardiologist to see if my blood clots in my lungs have dissolved. It has been almost 7 months since I was in the hospital and started on the blood thinners.

That set back things back as you can't get surgery while taking blood thinners. If all is well with the blood clots then I will see my Orthopedic surgeon and we will proceed from there. If all goes well it should only be a few weeks from now for the surgery.

Meanwhile we do visit Laughlin Nevada every couple months and also our son and grandkids in Monterey. We were at the Aquarius Casino resort in Laughlin for 2 weeks last month. We only intended to stay 1 week but my wife pulled a muscle in her back so we had to stay an extra week.
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Take care. As you already know, take as long as you need to have blood clots resolved and not need to rely on blood thinners before you have surgery. I have a close family member whose doctor stopped thinner having despite blood clots for the surgery which ended up with very bad result. Hip surgery can wait a bit and after the surgery it will usually take at least 2 months before one can bear weight on it.
 
So far 53 days away timesharing/vacation for us, all California and a week in St. George Utah. Marriott and Westin at Palm Desert/Rancho Mirage (LPGA Ana Inspiration major tournament), Marriott's Newport Coast, hotel at San Jose (LPGA US Open major tournament), Worldmark Solvang/Pismo Beach/Marina Dunes, Shell Vino Bello at Napa and Worldmark St George Utah. Will likely add a few more weeks through the year.
 
Key West - Late Jan-Early Feb. 2 weeks.

Cape Cod, Harwich - April, early - Opening the cottage - yay !

Vermont - Late July, 1 week.

Deerfield, Ma. - Week after Labor Day for the Willis Henry Shaker auction. Few days.

Paris - September-October 2 weeks with
Normandy September-October 2 weeks


I'm liking early retirement.

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Fern Modena

Fern Modena said:
I think we'll go to Las Vegas a few times this year, although I am not sure of the dates yet. ;)

Fern
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So Sad I just noticed that Fern responded to my posting just a few days ago and now she is gone.

RIP Fern.
 
Larry said:
So Sad I just noticed that Fern responded to my posting just a few days ago and now she is gone.

RIP Fern.
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Wow. I know. Spooky, Makes one think.....:(
 
sptung said:
Take care. As you already know, take as long as you need to have blood clots resolved and not need to rely on blood thinners before you have surgery. I have a close family member whose doctor stopped thinner having despite blood clots for the surgery which ended up with very bad result. Hip surgery can wait a bit and after the surgery it will usually take at least 2 months before one can bear weight on it.
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Don't worry, my doctor will not OK any surgery until the blood clots are completely gone. I know quite a few people that have had hip replacement and they said they were up and able to walk on it almost immediately.
 
John Cummings said:
Don't worry, my doctor will not OK any surgery until the blood clots are completely gone. I know quite a few people that have had hip replacement and they said they were up and able to walk on it almost immediately.
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Maybe you can report back after your surgery? I work with people who undergo hip replacement surgery and being able to walk unassisted almost immediately is unheard of.
 
Great trips all!! We have some nice trips planned this year as well.

February Cancun at the Hyatt for a week

April the Dominican Republic for 5 days.

July Marriott Surf Club for 9 days.

October The Big Island at HGVC for a week.

Then wrapping it up bookend style by going back to Cancun for a week at Christmas.

Can't wait for all of them!!


Can we just go to the beach now...please!!!
 
John Cummings said:
Don't worry, my doctor will not OK any surgery until the blood clots are completely gone. I know quite a few people that have had hip replacement and they said they were up and able to walk on it almost immediately.
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I've also heard they get you up and on your feet asap, and that the recovery is much faster than a knee replacement.

I'm also interested in your outcome as I'm having some issues with one hip as well. And I also wanted to wish you good luck with your surgery, when you're able to get it done.
 
2016:
Four Seasons, Carlsbad
Westin Kaanapali Villas, Maui
Tampa
Transatlantic cruise Tampa-Barcelona, with a few stops
Barcelona
Stockholm
Helsinki
St Petersburg
Bonn
Düsseldorf
Glasgow
Edinburgh
The Lake District, UK
London
Portland, OR
Mt. Hood
Amtrak "Empire Builder" Portland to Chicago (via Montana)
Chicago
Kona
Westin Kaanapali Villlas, Maui
Colorado Springs, CO (tentative)
Lisbon
Barcelona
Transatlantic cruise Barcelona-Fort Lauderdale
Miami

2017:
Planned thru Spring, though much is tentative

I'm tired just looking at this list. Happy to be seeing new cities this year, though. :)




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Ken555 said:
2016:
Four Seasons, Carlsbad
Westin Kaanapali Villas, Maui
Tampa
Transatlantic cruise Tampa-Barcelona, with a few stops
Barcelona
Stockholm
Helsinki
St Petersburg
Bonn
Düsseldorf
Glasgow
Edinburgh
The Lake District, UK
London
Portland, OR
Mt. Hood
Amtrak "Empire Builder" Portland to Chicago (via Montana)
Chicago
Kona
Westin Kaanapali Villlas, Maui
Colorado Springs, CO (tentative)
Lisbon
Barcelona
Transatlantic cruise Barcelona-Fort Lauderdale
Miami

2017:
Planned thru Spring, though much is tentative

I'm tired just looking at this list. Happy to be seeing new cities this year, though. :)




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Wow! That is a fantastic itinerary! No need for a home base with this schedule! Retired I assume?

My husband is struggling just to get just a few weeks vacation approved from work for this year. Making me nuts because I want to make some arrangements (like adding a 2 day excursion to Quebec City ahead of our June Smuggs week) to add to our timeshare schedule) and can't until he gets approval and they haven't even started the process there yet. I could end up going to our fixed week timeshares alone! Can you tell I am a fanatical planner? LOL!

He just won an award at work and the company said he can have 2 free days vacation- plus the wknd- to attend the awards ceremony with other winners and the head honchos in a city that is 4 hours away. Gee- thanks a lot. Ummm....Doesn't sound like a vacation to me!
 
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John Cummings said:
All our timeshare Vacation plans are on hold until I get my hip replacement surgery. I now have 9 weeks at SFX so we will need to get going or I will sell some of them.

I am getting a CT Scan next week and going to the Cardiologist to see if my blood clots in my lungs have dissolved. It has been almost 7 months since I was in the hospital and started on the blood thinners.

That set back things back as you can't get surgery while taking blood thinners. If all is well with the blood clots then I will see my Orthopedic surgeon and we will proceed from there. If all goes well it should only be a few weeks from now for the surgery.

Meanwhile we do visit Laughlin Nevada every couple months and also our son and grandkids in Monterey. We were at the Aquarius Casino resort in Laughlin for 2 weeks last month. We only intended to stay 1 week but my wife pulled a muscle in her back so we had to stay an extra week.
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Hope you and your wife get back soon to being healthy and traveling. I love my house but I know for me the planning and traveling have always been good for my mental health. I know you also live in a great area and I hope you get well soon and can get out and enjoy.
Bart
 
mpumilia said:
Wow! That is a fantastic itinerary! No need for a home base with this schedule! Retired I assume?
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Nope. I have the luxury of working almost anywhere, which was why I first became interested in timeshares. This year has more travel than I've done in a long, long time...hope work doesn't suffer too much from it.


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Ken555 said:
Nope. I have the luxury of working almost anywhere, which was why I first became interested in timeshares. This year has more travel than I've done in a long, long time...hope work doesn't suffer too much from it.


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Well, very cool! I need to get one of those types of jobs.

Enjoy- even though you have to work!
 
Ken555 said:
2016:
Four Seasons, Carlsbad
Westin Kaanapali Villas, Maui
Tampa
Transatlantic cruise Tampa-Barcelona, with a few stops
Barcelona
Stockholm
Helsinki
St Petersburg
Bonn
Düsseldorf
Glasgow
Edinburgh
The Lake District, UK
London
Portland, OR
Mt. Hood
Amtrak "Empire Builder" Portland to Chicago (via Montana)
Chicago
Kona
Westin Kaanapali Villlas, Maui
Colorado Springs, CO (tentative)
Lisbon
Barcelona
Transatlantic cruise Barcelona-Fort Lauderdale
Miami

2017:
Planned thru Spring, though much is tentative

I'm tired just looking at this list. Happy to be seeing new cities this year, though. :)




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Great plans, Ken555.

Please let us know how the Empire Builder is. As you may know, I take Amtrak a lot. Doug isn't a fan of flying, so we have been on the Crescent, Silver Star and Silver Meteor for southerly trips. Doug is retired from Submarine Service, so he feels right at home in the sleeping compartments as I do, but I like the larger bedrooms due to the bathroom location.

ETA: We are taking Cunard from NYC to Southampton later this year.

Enjoy !

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John Cummings said:
Don't worry, my doctor will not OK any surgery until the blood clots are completely gone. I know quite a few people that have had hip replacement and they said they were up and able to walk on it almost immediately.
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Hope all goes well John, for both you and your wife!
Silentg
 
Ken555 said:
2016:
Four Seasons, Carlsbad
Westin Kaanapali Villas, Maui
Tampa
Transatlantic cruise Tampa-Barcelona, with a few stops
Barcelona
Stockholm
Helsinki
St Petersburg
Bonn
Düsseldorf
Glasgow
Edinburgh
The Lake District, UK
London
Portland, OR
Mt. Hood
Amtrak "Empire Builder" Portland to Chicago (via Montana)
Chicago
Kona
Westin Kaanapali Villlas, Maui
Colorado Springs, CO (tentative)
Lisbon
Barcelona
Transatlantic cruise Barcelona-Fort Lauderdale
Miami

2017:
Planned thru Spring, though much is tentative

I'm tired just looking at this list. Happy to be seeing new cities this year, though. :)
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I think Ken wins this thread. :)

Dave
 
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