We like to exchange into the Royal Palm, as we have on a couple of visits. Also once, we just rented 2 units thru Jennifer's vacation villas. While this time looking for a place to stay, and it was obvious that exchanges were almost impossible, I once again contacted Jennifer's vacation villas. I asked about the Royal Palm and she had said that even though there were a lot of units that were not damaged at all...the owners still had to take all their furniture out. No word on when it would be re-opened or why when there was minimal damage compared to other places, it is taking so long. I sure hope they can get fixed up and open soon. Love the location and the resort. So, this year opting for something totally different by renting a villa right on kim sha beach. Fingers crossed that all will be good. Cannot wait to get back and support the island. REally missed going this past January.