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It's all the little things that make it so wonderful.
I just returned from my second exchange into this awesome resort and I'm still amazed by the outstanding service. There are some things that other resorts have that some folks find lacking at Aviara. The pools aren't festooned with waterslides & lazy rivers. But even though many parents seem to think these are neccessary to make their kids happy I have yet to meet a child who isn't perfectly happy with any pool. Aviara's are heated to a nice temperature year round and always have plenty of comfy lounges both sunny and shadey. (No lounge hogs in sight!
) Many people want a resort where the sand & waves are right outside your door. Aviara isn't on a beach but then beach resorts in Calif. are few and far between and most are quite small and old. Coastal land in California sells for zillions of $$. But the views from a villa at Aviara are expansive with rolling hills and even some glimpses of the ocean.
It's not the location that makes Aviara outstanding although Carlsbad is a central location for all the great stuff to see and do in So.Ca. What sets Aviara way above the rest is all the little touches. A daily paper is delivered to your door. Not that dorky USA Today but the local San Diego paper. There are clean, working gas barbeques scattered throughout the resort. They always light on the first try! There are quality knives in the kitchens that are kept sharpened. Any small appliance you may need is available including coffee grinder, mixer. etc. Everything works; the stove, the oven, the dishwasher, etc. There are no burned out lightbulbs anywhere. There are flat screen TVs in all bedrooms. The towels are large, fluffy and white. The bed linens are top quality. There are 4 pillows on the beds for those of us who love to read and nice lamps for reading. The beds are really comfortable. The water pressure is great and there is plenty of hot water. High end toiletries are provided all week. There is a closet and drawer space in the living area for those who may be using the sofabed. There is plenty of detergent and softener for several loads provided with the washer & dryer.(And more available free if you need it.) If you are staying in a studio unit laundry rooms are provided with free use and free supplies as well. The coffee provided is really good (not that burnt tasting Starbucks stuff) and resupplied daily. There is a nice umbrella in the closet for strolls in the rain. Shuttle service is provided throughout the resort every few minutes all day long. Lots of magazines and books are available for a relaxing read. Free computers for those of us with no laptop and free in-room internet for those that have their own. Real ink pens sit by the notepads not some stubby little pencil. The patios have teak furnature, a table and cushioned chairs and a lounge. Parking is convenient and plentiful and free. You NEVER get a sales call. The concierge actually knows about places to go & things to do & see and isn't just trying to sell you tours. They even provide info on things that are free in the area.
I could go on & on listing all the little things. It was just sooo nice to stay here for a week and not be nickled & dimed to death for all the little stuff and to never have to make a call to maintenence. What a great place. Too bad all the other 5*/Golden Pineapple timeshares don't provide this kind of experience.
I just returned from my second exchange into this awesome resort and I'm still amazed by the outstanding service. There are some things that other resorts have that some folks find lacking at Aviara. The pools aren't festooned with waterslides & lazy rivers. But even though many parents seem to think these are neccessary to make their kids happy I have yet to meet a child who isn't perfectly happy with any pool. Aviara's are heated to a nice temperature year round and always have plenty of comfy lounges both sunny and shadey. (No lounge hogs in sight!
) Many people want a resort where the sand & waves are right outside your door. Aviara isn't on a beach but then beach resorts in Calif. are few and far between and most are quite small and old. Coastal land in California sells for zillions of $$. But the views from a villa at Aviara are expansive with rolling hills and even some glimpses of the ocean.It's not the location that makes Aviara outstanding although Carlsbad is a central location for all the great stuff to see and do in So.Ca. What sets Aviara way above the rest is all the little touches. A daily paper is delivered to your door. Not that dorky USA Today but the local San Diego paper. There are clean, working gas barbeques scattered throughout the resort. They always light on the first try! There are quality knives in the kitchens that are kept sharpened. Any small appliance you may need is available including coffee grinder, mixer. etc. Everything works; the stove, the oven, the dishwasher, etc. There are no burned out lightbulbs anywhere. There are flat screen TVs in all bedrooms. The towels are large, fluffy and white. The bed linens are top quality. There are 4 pillows on the beds for those of us who love to read and nice lamps for reading. The beds are really comfortable. The water pressure is great and there is plenty of hot water. High end toiletries are provided all week. There is a closet and drawer space in the living area for those who may be using the sofabed. There is plenty of detergent and softener for several loads provided with the washer & dryer.(And more available free if you need it.) If you are staying in a studio unit laundry rooms are provided with free use and free supplies as well. The coffee provided is really good (not that burnt tasting Starbucks stuff) and resupplied daily. There is a nice umbrella in the closet for strolls in the rain. Shuttle service is provided throughout the resort every few minutes all day long. Lots of magazines and books are available for a relaxing read. Free computers for those of us with no laptop and free in-room internet for those that have their own. Real ink pens sit by the notepads not some stubby little pencil. The patios have teak furnature, a table and cushioned chairs and a lounge. Parking is convenient and plentiful and free. You NEVER get a sales call. The concierge actually knows about places to go & things to do & see and isn't just trying to sell you tours. They even provide info on things that are free in the area.
I could go on & on listing all the little things. It was just sooo nice to stay here for a week and not be nickled & dimed to death for all the little stuff and to never have to make a call to maintenence. What a great place. Too bad all the other 5*/Golden Pineapple timeshares don't provide this kind of experience.
- a repeat visit - last there May 2005 
- which was the cause of another expensive 'habit' - L'Occitane 
) They do offer to help unload when you check in & out but we just did it ourselves.
It's a date!
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