Hello Pittle/Phyliss! I remembered that you owned at SB and I came on TUG to PM you with my questions. Then I came across the informative thread with many of my questions addressed! Thanks for the pictures. Are the Presidential Suite and Junior Suite the only one bedrooms at SB? See, now I am getting lazy and just asking you nice folks instead of looking myself. LOL RCI says I have just one bathroom, so I guess we have a Jr. Suite. We were in 1379 in Tower B when we came in 2004, but we had a two bedroom that time. Loved that long oceanfront balcony!!
We don't enjoy not having a balcony, so I will give them a call before we go to check on a change. Do they always charge for upgrades like that or do they just give them sometimes?
Also, anyone know when the pool in front of Tower B will be finished? Have they started on it yet?
Thanks to all!
Ruth
These are pretty much the ones that are available for exchange.
We are using a PBEB 1-bedroom to exchange for a 2 bedroom Buganvilias for one of our 3 weeks this November. SFX Diamond membership lets you get a 2-bedroom for a 1-bedroom deposit.
We have also reserved a 2-bedroom Bonus week at that time for our 3 week vacation. We do not mind moving and when it is on the same property, it is usually easy.
Last year, we were assigned a 2-bedroom in Building B on the 1st floor and loved looking out at the grass and then the ocean. We have also had 2-bedroom units at the end of Building D that overlooks the grass and the beach area next door. All of the 2-bedroom units have a nice balcony.
As far as I know, they have not started the pool in the area along the seawall. I am disappointed that they are doing that - and that it will not be available to all guests. We chose not to attend the update last year, but someone mentioned that we would want to learn about the new pool. That was not enough enticement for us to endure it.
We did not even get into the pool at all last year, but our family did. We have a pool at home, so it is not a huge draw for us. We do love sitting on a balcony reading and listening to the ocean and activities. A balcony is pretty important to us too!
We did enjoy our Jr. Suites for 10 years. We got 2 weeks resale on eBay at a bargain price and had exchanged into it in 1999, so when the eBay one popped up, we knew it was a great place. We used these for ourselves and family, but in 2011, we were able to use those and another bargain deal to upgrade to the Sky Suite. We learned that we liked more space even with the 2 of us. There is nothing my husband likes more than sitting up on the Sky Suites balcony with his binoculars. He loves to watch the boats, birds, para-sails, etc. I use them to watch the weddings.
The best thing about Buganvilias is the location - it is so easy to get anywhere in the area!