For us, June 1994. Used a timeshare week from my parents (they own in Tahoe) and traded to Royal Palm knowing absolutely nothing about the island other than we could sit on the beach for a week. We ended up discovering Club O, and getting talked into a timeshare at The Towers. (Tried to give it back and the guy said "F off!". Real class.) Hurricane hit in 1995 and when we went back for an anniversary trip in December 1995, it was really surreal, but we were quite happy we bought at The Towers, which was pretty much all up and running. I believe we've been now 9 times, though we have stayed at RI (and a little at Club O) because our trips are shorter and its just easier there. Last trip was about a year and change ago, and hoping to get back later this year or early next for our 25th.
