Several weeks ago we received notice from RCI that we were about to lose a significant number of points if we did not use them by Jan. 1. I quickly ramped up a search & found Wed. to Wed., September 4-11 availability @ La Plage. I thought that was unusual but it allowed us to take advantage of midweek prices for flights. Booked flights from Jet Blue departing Ft. Lauderdale. Car reservation thru Lesley Bruce @ Kenny's.

Along came Dorian. Due to it's instability and unpredictability we moved our departure to Thursday, September 5. Glad we did. We could have made it on Wed. but felt more relaxed as the storm had made it's way up the coast. Booked a park/sleep/fly @ Homewood Suites. Up @ 3 a.m. to take the 4 a.m. shuttle to the airport for the 7 a.m. departure. All so far has gone well. We were even able to get a unit on the hotel side of La Plage which is much quieter than the street side.

Day 1 - Arrival - All went well. Dinner @ 3 Amigos. Not impressed. Not our 1st visit. Maybe a step above Taco Bell but not much more. Not cheap either, even for tacos.

Day 2 - Shopping in Phillipsburg. Quiet & easy to get around. Parking still poor. Lot was full so we parked along the salt pond. Lunch along the boardwalk. Blue something or other. Great bacon cheeseburger & really cold Corona. Dinner @ Moulin Fou. Not sure why we have never eaten here. Both dinners & service were excellent. Tag team service from staff.

Day 3 - Pool. Lunch in the room. Dinner @ La Rosa too. Quite good and excellent service there as well.

Day 4 - Maybe a beach day?? Not sure yet. Too early to tell.