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[mountainboy]

I must ask...which one?

IAN(22), HELENE(24), or MILTON(24)?

*Ian, '22

 

[chriskre]

I think the question was, which hurricane cause the resort to have to close.

Oh okay. Duh. I wasn’t understanding the question. Yeah Ian in 22.

Destroyed most of the timeshares on the island. Many are not open yet and a few are not coming back at all.

One of my favorites is completely gone which was LaHaina. That was a wood structure that looked like it was in the South Seas. Very kitschy but very 1960-70s. It was a motel turned TS. We had been going since the 70s.


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[LAWUFL]

It looks like a mile of sand to get to the Gulf. Not sure I like that.

Actually, the white sandy beach is quite nice. The entire beach is not that wide - only the section in front on Seawatch and some of the neighboring buildings. And it’s very walkable. Before the storm, spoonbills congregated on beach. I’m not sure if they have returned. Shelling is fantastic. Seawatch is actually a hidden gem - small and relaxing.

 

[chriskre]

Actually, the white sandy beach is quite nice. The entire beach is not that wide - only the section in front on Seawatch and some of the neighboring buildings. And it’s very walkable. Before the storm, spoonbills congregated on beach. I’m not sure if they have returned. Shelling is fantastic. Seawatch is actually a hidden gem - small and relaxing.

Shhhhh. Don’t tell anyone how great it is.


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[brp]

Shhhhh. Don’t tell anyone how great it is.

From everything I've heard, it totally sucks. No one should go there...

Cheers.

 

[chriskre]

From everything I've heard, it totally sucks. No one should go there...

Cheers.

Yes it’s horrible.


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[TolmiePeak]

From 38th floor at the Boulevard

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[mountainboy]

From 38th floor at the Boulevard

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Looks like they are preparing for this music festival this weekend (& prime viewing spot for you for it, from your room)!
(Festival GA 'starting at' $425pp)..

 

[brp]

W. 57th, room 2101. This is something like our 5th consecutive time getting one of the two STX balcony rooms with a prior request. Not sure why we keep having this luck.

Cheers.

 

[Eric B]

W. 57th, room 2101. This is something like our 5th consecutive time getting one of the two STX balcony rooms with a prior request. Not sure why we keep having this luck.
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Cheers.

...maybe no one else has been asking for them...? Might change due to the post....

 

[TolmiePeak]

W. 57th, room 2101. This is something like our 5th consecutive time getting one of the two STX balcony rooms with a prior request. Not sure why we keep having this luck.
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Cheers.

Nice day there. Perfect for a walk in Central Park


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[brp]

...maybe no one else has been asking for them...? Might change due to the post....

As long as you're not here when we are, that's cool

Nice day there. Perfect for a walk in Central Park

And that is just what we did today. Up to and around the reservoir before meeting our niece for lunch near her workplace at Bryant Park.

Cheers.

 

[Eric B]

As long as you're not here when we are, that's cool

We stay over at The Quin and just smile and wave at you guys at W57!!! We're friendly!!! Don't actually own over there any more.

 

[ljmiii]

Shared 25th floor balcony at W57th. Central Park and Thanksgiving parade view...

 

[Eric B]

Shared 25th floor balcony at W57th. Central Park and Thanksgiving parade view...

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I wouldn't stay there waiting for the parade; this is still October....

 

[TolmiePeak]

My favorite parade is watching the commuters streaming out of Grand Central at morning rush hour. Many of them look tired and drained. Makes me feel grateful to be retired.