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Royal Palm & Flamingo update
#148259
11/07/2017 06:35 PM
11/07/2017 06:35 PM
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Posts: 19,198 Auburn, WA
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Just received this email from Diamond Resorts "We know you have many questions about our Royal Palm Beach and Flamingo Beach resorts in St. Maarten and want to thank you for your patience as we worked to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Our building consultants, insurance adjuster, industrial hygienist, and electrical and mechanical engineers recently had the opportunity to assess both properties, and as we initially witnessed, the hurricane caused widespread destruction.
Royal Palm Beach and Flamingo Beach resorts will need extensive repairs to bring them back to the quality destinations you have grown to cherish.
While not ideal, we have determined it is necessary to cancel all reservations at both resorts through 2018. At this time, we will not be accepting new reservations until further notice. This will allow our professional teams the time they need to make repairs.
We sincerely apologize for the disruption this has caused and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the necessary steps.
Based on the feedback we have received from the expert assessment teams, we are currently estimating your 2018 maintenance fees and will have additional information for you in the coming weeks.
As an alternative vacation option, we are offering you the opportunity to join Destination Xchange®, our new internal exchange program for deeded week owners, providing you the option to exchange your week into a wide variety of resorts worldwide. Membership and exchange fees apply, but upon enrolling in Destination Xchange®, Diamond Resorts will provide deposit credits for owner weeks impacted during the time the resort is closed.
To learn more about Destination Xchange®, visit DestinationXchange.com or contact Owner Services at 1.800.463.7256 (toll free) or 1.407.226.9500 (international access).
We will continue to update you on the status of both resorts as we know more. Please contact Owner Services with any questions.
Sincerely, Diamond Resorts International®"
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Re: Royal Palm & Flamingo update
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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11/07/2017 08:49 PM
11/07/2017 08:49 PM
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Wow, OK, all reservations cancelled through 2018? I would think they should be able to be operational before then... Hope so.
Carol Hill
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Re: Royal Palm & Flamingo update
[Re: Carol_Hill]
#148261
11/07/2017 08:53 PM
11/07/2017 08:53 PM
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I can’t help but wonder what this does to the full owners. Anyone know? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
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Re: Royal Palm & Flamingo update
[Re: wendyk]
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11/08/2017 10:34 AM
11/08/2017 10:34 AM
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wendyk said: Do you interpret this as through the END of 2018? While not ideal, we have determined it is necessary to cancel all reservations at both resorts [color:"red"]through 2018[/color].I received the same email from an owner/friend and I would read it as all of 2018. Perhaps they are being cautious but it does not sound favorable.
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Re: Royal Palm & Flamingo update
[Re: toothdoc]
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11/08/2017 04:55 PM
11/08/2017 04:55 PM
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Based on some things I have read and also from people who were actually at Royal Palm, most of the damage is to the interior. While the outside of the building appears to be pretty sturdy and has withstood numerous hurricanes in the past, the interior did not fare as well. One engineering theory was the sliding glass windows, while heavy and strong, many gave way during Irma and this lead to substantial interior damage. Considering all rooms face the water, add the extreme wind and rain and you have a recipe for disaster if the sliding windows gave way.
J.D.
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Re: Royal Palm & Flamingo update
[Re: thebowl]
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11/08/2017 05:33 PM
11/08/2017 05:33 PM
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Correct. Special assessment coming?
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