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Timeshare question Little Divi #171808
10/02/2018 02:35 PM
10/02/2018 02:35 PM
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murphycpcu Offline OP
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A little background to set the table. We own a TS in Punta Cana. We grew out of the all inclusive experience and have no intention of ever using it. St.Martin is our spot when we go Carribbean.

Last year I deposited our Punta Cana week and requested Little Divi as an exchange. This is the first time I have considered doing this and I barely recollect it as it was several months ago. Not expecting anything to happen I put money down on Air BNB for Feb 1st -1oth 2019 thinking nothing will come to be of this. I received a certificate for February 2nd through 9th 2019 to my dismay. It appears it is $50 government occupancy and $10.50 per night. so $101.45 for the week.

So my quandary is what to do. Our Air BNB is in Cupecoy and is modest. Little Divi appears to be nice but I know next to nothing about it. I called II and they verified the certificate saying my home timeshare deposit was paid so this unit is in fact only $100 for the week.

Any input greatly appreciated. Is Little Divi nice? I can cut my losses and reduce my stay in Cupacoy and have both for about 4 days but I need Sunday as our Interval is Sat - Sat and our Air BNB is Fri-Sun.

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Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171816
10/02/2018 05:03 PM
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I have sent you a PM look for the flashing envelope near your name.

Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171817
10/02/2018 05:15 PM
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Well got the message you are not receivng PM's so what exactly do you want to know about DIVI?

Beautiful Beach
Need a rental car because it's a bit secluded.
Located next to Belair which has a good restaurant Gingerbread Cafe.
Personally we don't care for the food at Divi, especially with so many great restaurants around and we feel the AI charge is too high.
3 swimming pools, Infinity pool, waterfall pool, large pool that Divi was planning to add a swim-up bar to---don't know if it's completed yet.
Haven't been there since hurricane Irma but before that they had a small grocery store, 3 or 4 restaurants, bars, a stirp of stores for shopping, jewelry, clothing etc.
exercise room, wifi, beach towels but no reserved beach chairs first come first serve.
They have regular hotel rooms facing beach, casitas off the beach behind the large pool, duplexes that face Great Bay and cruise ship docks.
There's a fort on the hill's property---a must visit for photos. But it's a climb.
Manager's cocktail party, Programs for children. Daily programs for adults, like bingo, pool exercise, crab races.
I heard they got rid of the tennis courts to make more parking spaces.
Guarded entry---don't lose your pass or it's a hefty charge upon checkout.

There's more but that all that comes to mind at the moment.

Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171818
10/02/2018 05:18 PM
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You mentioned $10.50 per night gov. tax. There are other charges but I can't remember them all. One was an electric charge per day. Or maybe it was a weekly electric charge of $50.

Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: RonDon] #171825
10/02/2018 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RonDon
You mentioned $10.50 per night gov. tax. There are other charges but I can't remember them all. One was an electric charge per day. Or maybe it was a weekly electric charge of $50.


The $50.00 weekly fee is the Dutchside timeshare tax Imposed to make up for the monies charged in taxes at hotels and without the fee, otherwise lost to the government coffers if not charged. If you stay at a timeshare but as a hotel guest you shouldn’t be charged the $50.00 weekly tax but they will charge the hotel room rate instead. And I’m not certain but there was talk a few years ago about the weekly timeshare tax increasing but as of April 2017, the last time we stayed at our timeshare, they were still charging the $50.00 per week.


Respectfully,

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Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171826
10/02/2018 07:00 PM
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RonDon's response was pretty complete. I own three weeks at Divi and was there in June. At that time, there were still a few buildings that needed renovation from Irma, but about 65% of the resort was up and running. I think everything is complete now except, perhaps, for the casita pool with swim-up bar. Staff work very hard to keep Divi looking great, and it does.

Divi's beach is in my Top Five on the island; the other four are on the french side. Normally you just walk into the water with no drop-off, and it's very gentle there. The grocery store crams a whole bunch of stuff into a small space, but you can get essentials there, for a price, of course. At the time I was there, food was being served only at Seabreeze Pool, but I think the other restaurants are now up and running, or at least will be by the time of your stay. I do agree with RonDon, however, that there is much better food to be had elsewhere on the island.

My recollection is that the only charges are the weekly $50 timeshare tax and a $10.50 daily resort charge.

My preference is a room facing Little Bay as that's also where the beach is. But some like the view of Great Bay, which is where the cruise ships dock.

If you have more questions, please be specific as to what you need to know. Staying there is wonderful!


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Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: jazzgal] #171829
10/02/2018 07:13 PM
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So with a pass card can I assume you don’t have to wear a wristband like at an all inclusive?

Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171831
10/02/2018 07:16 PM
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No wrist band. They give you a card upon check-in that can be used to charge meals to your room. I never use it as I like to pay cash for my meals.


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Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171832
10/02/2018 07:19 PM
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We were there in August. The only “pass card” we had was a room key.

Also we found the food and service post Irma to be much better than our previous visit in 2014.

Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171839
10/02/2018 08:45 PM
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The food at Gizmo's was very good with yummy specials and a great beach front location however the main restaurant is still closed.


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Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171845
10/03/2018 07:07 AM
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We also got a CARD for beach towels. First visit to the towel shed they took our card then when you wanted clean towels we returned the used for new Upon leaving to go home you return last towels and pick up the card to return to the front desk.

Room key was our ID if you wanted anything billed to your room paid upon check-out.

The complex is nice, several buildings not too small not too large, no high-rise. Most, if not all, units have washer/dryer. There's also a laundry near Casitas and one (or was) in building going up hill towards fort. There's a BBQ area. We never used so I don't know the rules.

One negative for us was never getting a lounger at the pool located behind the unit we were in. No matter how early I got up chairs already had towels. Then hubby discovered that people placed towels overnight then exchanged them in the morning.

Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171856
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I have been going to Divi since 1990 and agree with Jazzgal that it is one of the best beaches on Island. I do disagree with some about the food. Lunch at Seabreeze or Gizmos is quite good. However I do thing there are many better choices for dinner. We love the place and the many wonderful employees.

Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: caribfan] #171859
10/03/2018 09:28 AM
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Thanks for all the input. I should really have been more knowledgeable about Interval Int'l as this took me by surprise. If we can't find friends to join us during our two location stay at least the exercise room and laundry will be convenient. I assume the voucher is non transferrable.

Out of curiosity Jazzgal, what are the other four beaches on your favorite list? Not trying to start and argument but I always like people's take on locations since we move around every day. We love the peacefulness and service at Anse Marcel. Nothing like having wine and lunch brought to your lounge chairs.

Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: RonDon] #171869
10/03/2018 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RonDon
Most, if not all, units have washer/dryer.


Not true. Studios don't have W/D. And I think there are some one-bedroom units that also don't have W/D.


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Re: Timeshare question Little Divi [Re: murphycpcu] #171870
10/03/2018 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by murphycpcu
Out of curiosity Jazzgal, what are the other four beaches on your favorite list?


So as to not hijack this thread, I will start another one to answer your question.


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