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pouncingpluto
12-03-2005, 02:22 AM
Well, we just had an exchange come through. I know you guys aren't typically big on exchanges, but be excited for me. :)

We wanted something different from WDW to use up the remainder of the 2005 "bonus" points we got (plus some of 2006), since we can't bank them through to 2007. We've just had sooooo many Disney trips in the past couple years, especially because of planning the wedding. But we didn't want anything too expensive (like Europe... with air and lots of train, entrance fees, etc.), so we put in for Avaria north of San Diego or any of the Royal resorts in Cancun. They all get really good reviews on TUG and Trip Advisor.

I asked for any time in October, November, or December, and what we got was Nov 4-11 (and our first anniversary is Nov 5!) at the Royal Caribbean in Cancun! And they're giving us a two bedroom for the points (144... mid season) of a one bedroom! So we're going to invite friends to come along with us. It looks like the rooms are set up very similarly to the two bedroom lockoffs at DVC resorts... so they'll essentially get an adjoining studio to our one bedroom.

I know November is the tail end of hurricane season, but what can you do? We'll get trip insurance! It is actually one of the least rainy months typically, with an average high of 84.

bavaria
12-03-2005, 05:21 AM
Wow! Congratulations - it sounds like you'll have fun next year!!!

cobbler
12-04-2005, 12:22 AM
Have fun. I hope to exchange one year to get me back to Hawaii!

withdisneyspirit
12-04-2005, 01:18 PM
What a perfect outcome and I think it is a great time of year:goodvibes

mssparrrow
12-04-2005, 02:48 PM
Hi,

Have a good time!!!

AFMom
12-04-2005, 03:55 PM
That sounds wonderful! Have a great time and be sure to tell us how it went!:goodvibes

pouncingpluto
12-05-2005, 01:22 PM
Thanks guys! I'm pretty excited... and also, I think I'm going to be able to use FF miles to get there, and just pay for my husband's ticket. Tickets aren't available to book for those dates yet, but looking at dates a couple weeks earlier, it seems that there's a lot of availability for SkySaver (the lower point requirements) awards this far out from the travel date.

Now we just have to decide whom to ask to go with us. :) I think we're going to go ahead and do this soon so that whoever comes with us has plenty of time to plan their vacation leave for the year.

PoohsPal
12-05-2005, 02:50 PM
That's awesome! What a great 1sy Honeymoon trip! Have a wonderful time!!

nono
12-07-2005, 02:34 PM
Sounds like you got a great exchange! Congratulations.

Oh, and if you believe in "Wives/Husbands Tales," next year should be OK for hurricanes in that direction...it's the east coast of U.S. that will supposedly get hit. (I live on the coast, so folks are already talking about this!) Who knows!

Nono

pouncingpluto
12-07-2005, 07:33 PM
Thanks guys! Nono... I hope you're right! I choose to believe the likelihood that something severe hitting that spot at that time is not very high... and I'm taking out trip insurance just in case!

jaysue
12-08-2005, 02:09 AM
Have a great trip - I have not been to Cancun for 29 years :hammer:

cheers
jaysue