Jay924
TUG Member
Hello All,
My name is Joel and I have been lurking in the shadows of this forum for a while, but a recent visit to Bonnet Creek made me realize that I need to become an active member. We are a family of six that live 25 minutes outside of New Orleans. My wife loves Mardi Gras season and would be easier to have somewhere to stay and maybe pay less in parking. My son will be 21 in December and would eventually travel with his girlfriend on his own. My oldest daughter cheers in an all-star team which takes us in at least five out of town competitions and we end the season at Disney in April/May for either Worlds or Summit. We usually go to the beach (Orange Beach, Destin, or Panama City Beach) trip during the summer and the cycle repeats again. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1) Where do you want your home resort to be? New Orleans or Orlando
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time? Visit my home resort at least half the time
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Louisiana - New Orleans
Florida – Destin, Panama City Beach, Orlando
Alabama – Orange Beach
Tennessee – Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Nashville
Nevada - Las Vegas
4) How many people do you usually travel with?
Most of the time will be at least 5, but occasionally me and my wife.
5) Can you travel anytime, or are you locked into the school schedule? Depends if the kids are going or not.
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more months in advance? Yes, in most cases.
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time? Depending on kids schedule
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars? 3 to 4
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing? $10,000
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year? $1,600
11) Are you a detail oriented planner? For the most part
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do? Yes, I do.
My name is Joel and I have been lurking in the shadows of this forum for a while, but a recent visit to Bonnet Creek made me realize that I need to become an active member. We are a family of six that live 25 minutes outside of New Orleans. My wife loves Mardi Gras season and would be easier to have somewhere to stay and maybe pay less in parking. My son will be 21 in December and would eventually travel with his girlfriend on his own. My oldest daughter cheers in an all-star team which takes us in at least five out of town competitions and we end the season at Disney in April/May for either Worlds or Summit. We usually go to the beach (Orange Beach, Destin, or Panama City Beach) trip during the summer and the cycle repeats again. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1) Where do you want your home resort to be? New Orleans or Orlando
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time? Visit my home resort at least half the time
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Louisiana - New Orleans
Florida – Destin, Panama City Beach, Orlando
Alabama – Orange Beach
Tennessee – Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Nashville
Nevada - Las Vegas
4) How many people do you usually travel with?
Most of the time will be at least 5, but occasionally me and my wife.
5) Can you travel anytime, or are you locked into the school schedule? Depends if the kids are going or not.
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more months in advance? Yes, in most cases.
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time? Depending on kids schedule
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars? 3 to 4
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing? $10,000
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year? $1,600
11) Are you a detail oriented planner? For the most part
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do? Yes, I do.