What Bluegreen Resorts Are You Going To This Summer?

[Hobbitess Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hobbitess]

Sister Syl used to post a "Where are you going?" kind of thing every once in a while and hasn't in some time, so I thought I'd continue the tradition. I'd like to know what resorts you're going to and also if you've been there before.

Not technically summer (we're not much for summer vacations), but we're going to finish out our Sampler at Harbour Lights in Myrtle Beach. We're in the process of purchasing resold points, and I'm biting my nails hoping that it'll clear early enough we can get a place for my parents out there at the same time (I have no idea how likely that is).

And there are unused 2008 points with it that'll expire the end of this year that no one we've offered them to wanted (apparently family and friends share my habit of planning ahead ), so we thought we might try to blow those on a room at Carolina Grand and/or Shore Crest, or maybe even Sea Glass, so we could have a place right off the beach to shower and what not, and maybe eldest son and I (the early risers of the family) would stay a night and get up early to see the sun rise over the ocean and check out early morning beachiness.

What are you looking forward to?

[chap19150 Member Find all posts View Profile Close chap19150]

I'm going to the Fountains in July and Harbour Lights in September, never been to either one.

[khdem Member Find all posts View Profile Close khdem]

Bluegreen Upcoming Vacation Plans

Big Cedar at Labor Day
Lodge Alley in October
Patrick Henry in December
Hammocks at Marathon Christmas Day
Solara at Miami for New Years

I am real excited about the above trips!!! This is my first year as a BG owner and I have so much to look forward to...

I'm trying for Branson at the 4th of July but I waited too long. I am having to learn to plan my trips more in advance.

Kay

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An exciting year for travels

We have been to Fountains. Kids loved the pool and the water slides. Heading out in July to Grande Villas in St Augustine for an anniversary weekend. Then looking forward to using points on a hot week for an end of summer getaway.
2010 will start out nicely as we are taking our bible study group to the houses at Long Creek.

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Big Cedar at Labor Day


I'm trying for Branson at the 4th of July but I waited too long. I am having to learn to plan my trips more in advance.

Kay

Branson was our first vacation with Bluegreen and ended up at Falls Village because we didn't plan well. Loved the resort and had an awesome time.

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

I booked a couple weeks at CMV, one for rent-still unrented, and one for exchange through SFX. Going to Napa to learn about and drink wine.

I saw in the last bluegreen email newsletter of the new select connections places, Salado Creek Villas in San Antonio, Texas and Crotched Mountain Resort in Francestown, New Hampshire. I know nothing about them, but may have to look into them for a possible trip. Well...not Texas. I can't think of any reason to go to Texas.

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chap19150,

Sounds good. We'll be at Harbour Lights Sept 14-18 - it wasn't our first choice (because of how the Sampler interacted with hubby's schedule rather than because of availability per se), but now I'm used to the idea I'm getting psyched.

Kay,

That's quite a list! I'm curious to hear how your Labor Day weekend goes. A lot of the most negative reviews I've seen (not just for Bluegreen) were from people visiting where ever on Holiday weekends. We don't vacation on holidays to speak of, but now I'm with Bluegreen, I'm actually considering holiday weekends myself for various reasons, so how well Bluegreen handles that crush is getting more pertinent.

2010 will start out nicely as we are taking our bible study group to the houses at Long Creek.

Wow! I don't see the appeal of some of the Presidential suites (not enough windows for me), but the ones at Long Creek are a definite exception to that rule. They look stunner.

Vintner,

I poked around the Shell Vacation Club site at one point and was disappointed by the percentage that didn't have full kitchens and whatnot. Didn't check the Texas ones but as I recall Crotched Mountain was one of the ones that sounded more on par with what I value in Bluegreen.

[marshalldillon Member Find all posts View Profile Close marshalldillon]

Headed to Harbour Lights in July and to CMV the week after Christmas. Possibly to Mt. Loft or Laurel Crest in October. What is the best ski deal to get while at CMV??

[fendervo4 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fendervo4]

We did CMV May 24-31 it was a great time in a two bedroom townhouse.
Do the Fountains July 3-10 in one of the original buildings on lake eve.
Then heading to Shenandoah Crossing July 11-18, our first time there.
We then take a few months off before...
Heading to Big Cedar Dec 25 to Jan 1 in a 2bedroom.
We also have Long Creek Dec 28 to Jan 1 for a family reunion.
We also have a 3bedroom at Surrey resorts in Branson as an overflow. RCI ex

It should be a great year.

[Hoosiergal Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hoosiergal]

Heading to The Fountains, on Friday morning...for about 10 days...

I can't wait!!

Bev

[Sister Syl Member Find all posts View Profile Close Sister Syl]

Sister Syl used to post a "Where are you going?" kind of thing every once in a while and hasn't in some time, so I thought I'd continue the tradition. I'd like to know what resorts you're going to and also if you've been there before.

Not technically summer (we're not much for summer vacations), but we're going to finish out our Sampler at Harbour Lights in Myrtle Beach. We're in the process of purchasing resold points, and I'm biting my nails hoping that it'll clear early enough we can get a place for my parents out there at the same time (I have no idea how likely that is).

And there are unused 2008 points with it that'll expire the end of this year that no one we've offered them to wanted (apparently family and friends share my habit of planning ahead ), so we thought we might try to blow those on a room at Carolina Grand and/or Shore Crest, or maybe even Sea Glass, so we could have a place right off the beach to shower and what not, and maybe eldest son and I (the early risers of the family) would stay a night and get up early to see the sun rise over the ocean and check out early morning beachiness.

What are you looking forward to?

Hey, It is Sister Syl. I haven't posted in a long time because of having trouble getting into the site. I can do the yahoo group but not this one. But, here I made it.

So glad you asked the question. I love to hear where people are going with Bluegreen.
We will be at Shenendoah July 12th-17th. We are doing a new thing there. Last August we stayed in a yurt and this year we are staying in a RV that they have there and they are setting it up on a site there for us. We use to do the camping thing in our younger years but don't want to pull a RV so this is great for us. I will let you know how that goes.
We will be at the Fountains in Aug.-Sept and then to Wyndham Ocean Ridge II on Edisto Island (an RCI exchange) in October.
We have had a great year traveling with Bluegreen...............CAN'T BEAT IT !
Sylvia
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Sister Syl used to post a "Where are you going?" kind of thing every once in a while and hasn't in some time, so I thought I'd continue the tradition. I'd like to know what resorts you're going to and also if you've been there before.

Not technically summer (we're not much for summer vacations), but we're going to finish out our Sampler at Harbour Lights in Myrtle Beach. We're in the process of purchasing resold points, and I'm biting my nails hoping that it'll clear early enough we can get a place for my parents out there at the same time (I have no idea how likely that is).

And there are unused 2008 points with it that'll expire the end of this year that no one we've offered them to wanted (apparently family and friends share my habit of planning ahead ), so we thought we might try to blow those on a room at Carolina Grand and/or Shore Crest, or maybe even Sea Glass, so we could have a place right off the beach to shower and what not, and maybe eldest son and I (the early risers of the family) would stay a night and get up early to see the sun rise over the ocean and check out early morning beachiness.

What are you looking forward to?

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[Hobbitess Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hobbitess]

What is the best ski deal to get while at CMV??

You might get better results to that question posting it by itself, either here or in the CMV homeowners forum (there's one here open to those who don't own at CMV).

It should be a great year.

Wow, looks like! Well, if you're my dad. My mom might look at the length of the list and just groan. Not sure which I'll take after should I ever get enough points to have the option of trying it...

Hope your enjoying yourself, Hoosiergal! We're thinking about going there next year - middle daughter is strongly lobbying for it.

Sister Syl,
Great to see you! I was a little concerned you weren't posting because of health issues. And I suppose it could be argued that's the truth - computer health.

[SoundQ SVT Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close SoundQ SVT]

My wife and I will be checking in to the Fountains on Sun 7/12 and not checking out until Thurs 7/24. I can't wait to get away. This may be the longest single vacation I've been on since I graduated from college.

[cplater Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close cplater]

DW, 2 kids, and I are headed for Christmas Mountain Village this Saturday. We were there 7 years ago, when we were expecting our oldest daughter. At the time, we said we thought our kids would like it, so we're going to give it a try.