2/15/08: Friday
By today, I think we all started to feel like our vacation was too close to being over. As part of our stay at the Harborside Resort we agreed to do a timeshare (aka vacation ownership) presentation. For sitting through the presentation we received a $75 voucher towards our Atlantis Bill. We did the presentation on Wednesday the 13th. Traci and I were surprisingly interested. We now know most of the benefits of ownership. The Harborside Resort is one of the most expensive timeshares in the Starwood Network, but the deal was good in terms of bonus Starpoints for buying. One thing I appreciate is that it is a no-pressure sales environment (at least it’s supposed to be). Knowing that we were interested, they offered to let us take some time to think about it. We did, and almost thought we could pull it off, but the reality sunk in that we simply couldn’t afford it right now.
Instead they offered us the “explorer” package. This is the same offer that gets extended to friends and family we refer. 6 days, 5 nights for around $2600 (peak season Week 1-17). I spent my morning taking care of this paperwork for Traci and I. While the rest of them headed over to the beach. It wasn’t until I finished the paper work and headed over to the beach that the torrential rain began. So, needless to say I got soaked looking for all of them (who fled the beach for cover from the rain). I, on the other-hand was soaked head to toe. Not that big of a deal in a warm tropical climate.
One of the mornings. Tony and Heather went to the resort next door. The Land’or Sea Resort for breakfast… and instead got their timeshare pitch. Out of the deal, they got a dinner voucher a the Blue Lagoon restaurant. So this is where we went that night. The Land’or sea resort is dated… it’s from the 70’s and is in need of an overhaul which they are planning. But the owner won’t sell out even though he is not part of the “Atlantis” resort. He’s just in the front yard.
The restaurant is up on the 3rd floor, and with the way the staff is dressed you’d think this was a 5-star restaurant. The service was good enough, and the food was more like 3-star relative to the surroundings. I did try the Lobster-tail and it was very good. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy my meal. It was just not what you’d expect.
Afterwards we headed over to the Atlantis Marina Village… home of Johnny Rockets and a Haggen-Daaz ice cream shop. All week long we had been indulging in either fancy ice cream sundae’s or Malted Shakes from Johnny Rockets. Traci was really digging the Cookies and Cream malted shake with extra malt powder.
Just after coming out with our Ice cream we discovered the Atlantis village Junkanoo parade. Junkanoo is actually a national festival sometime in June, but every Friday and Saturday night they have a parade here. It’s pretty cool and exciting and definitely creates a festive atmosphere!
By today, I think we all started to feel like our vacation was too close to being over. As part of our stay at the Harborside Resort we agreed to do a timeshare (aka vacation ownership) presentation. For sitting through the presentation we received a $75 voucher towards our Atlantis Bill. We did the presentation on Wednesday the 13th. Traci and I were surprisingly interested. We now know most of the benefits of ownership. The Harborside Resort is one of the most expensive timeshares in the Starwood Network, but the deal was good in terms of bonus Starpoints for buying. One thing I appreciate is that it is a no-pressure sales environment (at least it’s supposed to be). Knowing that we were interested, they offered to let us take some time to think about it. We did, and almost thought we could pull it off, but the reality sunk in that we simply couldn’t afford it right now.
Instead they offered us the “explorer” package. This is the same offer that gets extended to friends and family we refer. 6 days, 5 nights for around $2600 (peak season Week 1-17). I spent my morning taking care of this paperwork for Traci and I. While the rest of them headed over to the beach. It wasn’t until I finished the paper work and headed over to the beach that the torrential rain began. So, needless to say I got soaked looking for all of them (who fled the beach for cover from the rain). I, on the other-hand was soaked head to toe. Not that big of a deal in a warm tropical climate.
One of the mornings. Tony and Heather went to the resort next door. The Land’or Sea Resort for breakfast… and instead got their timeshare pitch. Out of the deal, they got a dinner voucher a the Blue Lagoon restaurant. So this is where we went that night. The Land’or sea resort is dated… it’s from the 70’s and is in need of an overhaul which they are planning. But the owner won’t sell out even though he is not part of the “Atlantis” resort. He’s just in the front yard.
The restaurant is up on the 3rd floor, and with the way the staff is dressed you’d think this was a 5-star restaurant. The service was good enough, and the food was more like 3-star relative to the surroundings. I did try the Lobster-tail and it was very good. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy my meal. It was just not what you’d expect.
Afterwards we headed over to the Atlantis Marina Village… home of Johnny Rockets and a Haggen-Daaz ice cream shop. All week long we had been indulging in either fancy ice cream sundae’s or Malted Shakes from Johnny Rockets. Traci was really digging the Cookies and Cream malted shake with extra malt powder.
Just after coming out with our Ice cream we discovered the Atlantis village Junkanoo parade. Junkanoo is actually a national festival sometime in June, but every Friday and Saturday night they have a parade here. It’s pretty cool and exciting and definitely creates a festive atmosphere!
Killing time in the afternoon. (Everytime I see this photo I can't help but laugh).
You can see how wet it was... and this is them waiting for me and staying dry.
On our way to dinner. One nice thing about staying at the Atlantis... is that you don't need a car. It is a destination resort. You come, and you pretty much stay.
The Domino's Pizza delivery truck. It's like a "SmartTruck".
Kylie at dinner, she must have been excited about something.
Tony, Melina, and Heather.
Us.
The Junkanoo parade.
One of the gals posing for pictures with people.
Auntie Heather, and Cousin Melina.
Some of the palm trees have these little snails in them. I've never really seen a snail in a tree?
Auntie Traci and Melina.
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