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DVCLady

06-13-2002, 12:19 PM

Well, we requested 10 different resorts for the month of May next year. Seems like it takes forever to get a respond. :rolleyes:

Dean

06-13-2002, 12:42 PM

What location and resorts are you looking at. Many II members don't deposit until a few months out as there is currently no incentive to deposit early though that is supposed to change in a month or so. If you're waiting for air fare, that might be a problem. Caribbean owners tend to be particularly late, 2-3 months before the travel isn't uncommon. HI can be almost as bad, other than maybe Kona Coast Resort. They can't get you anything that other II members haven't given to them.

11 months out is still very early. I wouldn't get antsy until around 5-6 months out. If there's a reason this would be unacceptable, better make a back up plan and then modify your request if needed. Many times making a hotel or condo reservation, sheduling air fare then searching for the same thing and cancelling if you match can be a good strategy.

DVCLady

06-13-2002, 01:40 PM

We gave up the search and just asked what was available in May 2003. Marriott's Manor at Ford's Colony was available! Looks like a nice resort by the MVC website. Can't wait!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

Dean

06-13-2002, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by DVCLady
We gave up the search and just asked what was available in May 2003. Marriott's Manor at Ford's Colony was available! Looks like a nice resort by the MVC website. Can't wait!:bounce: :Pinkbounc It is a great resort but a few miles out of the historic district. We did the tour there and want to stay there sometime. I'd still like to know what your choices were for informational purposes.

DVCLady

06-13-2002, 05:28 PM

We requested a lot of the Hawaii resorts. Kona Coast 2bdr avaliable, Maui Schooner, the 2 marriott resorts in Hawaii, Newport coast resort, CA, Manor at Ford's Colony,VA One of the Hyatt resorts in key west. a couple of others, but I forgot them.

KNWVIKING

06-13-2002, 05:51 PM

Dean...

Are you a travel agent or something ? You've been to or know the skinny on just about every resort people mention. Sounds like you live the life most of us dream of:-)

Dean

06-13-2002, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by KNWVIKING
Dean...

Are you a travel agent or something ? You've been to or know the skinny on just about every resort people mention. Sounds like you live the life most of us dream of:-) Unfortunately not. I just have a lot of info and access to a additional info. I also feel a sense of loyalty to other DVC members to make sure they have the most info they can get.

joepoe

06-14-2002, 02:12 PM