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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: DavidinChelseaMA]
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10/12/2016 11:43 AM
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Dont forget us up here in Canada....age group 48-63...been coming to sxm only since 2005....hardly want to go anywhere else. But the Canadian dollar is not good, plus now I read about extra departure taxes....ouch...oh well,,it "is" paradise to us. Kinda like headin to the cottage at Sauble Beach Canada,,,we now know our way around pretty good,,and the island is amazing, not to mention our winters are cold! Cannot wait till January 2017. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />
Randy and Meg Young
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: pony600]
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10/26/2016 01:49 PM
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pony600 said: We just returned last night from our longest trip(21 days) and miss it already. Will we be seeing a trip report soon? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: PixieNWoody]
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10/26/2016 10:51 PM
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PixieNWoody said: We are mid 50's and adding to the Canadian demographic. We are from Ottawa Ontario. Unfortunately no direct flights but only one connection in Toronto. This will be our first time and we are staying on the French side. From the replies on this thread, it would seem that there is a danger or perhaps we should say sweet reward that we may fall in love with the place. It will be the sweet reward version. Have fun and fill us in on your exploits.
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: DavidinChelseaMA]
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10/27/2016 01:53 PM
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MJ and I are in our early 50's, started going in 2002 because that is where we got a TS Exchange to by chance. We have been going back since and sometimes multiple times per year.
This upcoming trip we will pass the 300 nights on island mark, and we have stayed at 24 different resorts in a total of 36 buildings and one sailboat. Mostly on the Dutch side.
23 days until we touch down at SXM! Cheers!
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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10/27/2016 09:38 PM
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NH resident for 45 years (Massachusetts transplant) and 63. My beautiful bride is from Ottawa Canada, age withheld for self preservation. SXM has been our favorite destination for 15 years with the French side being our preference.
If the phone doesn't ring .... it's me
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: jerber160]
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10/28/2016 02:29 PM
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We are also old Windjammers. I met Pat on the Mandalay in 1997 and were married in a geezer wedding in my native California. Our first anniversary in 1998 was back to back on the Poly and that weekend we bought a condo at Monte Vista. Five months a year until 2012. Now we are too rickety to travel much, but we keep up with TTOL.
Former SXM Snowbirds
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: cruzer]
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10/29/2016 11:57 AM
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Our WJ trip was in '03 or '04. The agent offered a 10% discount if we paid in advance. I asked what would happen to my money if they went bankrupt or something, Hah! he said - we've been in business since the 40s, we're stable. Couple of years later we decided to go again - they had gone kaput. 3/4 of the people on the cruise got sick, including the captain, and ME. Never been so sick, thankfully it started around 6:00AM, by 2:00 PM I was drinking Bloody Marys. It was a virus that had started in St Maarten. Captain said half the people on island had gotten it.
Cruzer, I think you are on island now? We get there next Saturday, staying in Orient Village.
Dan
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: sumbeach]
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10/29/2016 12:32 PM
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We are on the island now at GCBC, move to Mary's Boon on Monday, and, sadly, leave Thursday.
Unfortunately, we had bought into the WJ timeshare program, and only used 2 of the 10 weeks before they went belly up. Still, we have fond memories of those cruises.
And, I don't think I ever got sick, except maybe once after too much Jack Iron rum.
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: DavidinChelseaMA]
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11/01/2016 04:34 PM
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We're in our early 60's and from Phoenix, AZ. Our first trip was in 2004.
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: nibs]
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11/01/2016 10:04 PM
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48 and from Philadelphia. First trip to SXM was 2007.
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: LennyM]
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11/09/2016 05:42 AM
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My husband and I are 40 and 45 yrs old. We ended up in St. Maarten in 2007 when my mom gifted us her interval time share to use. We stayed at the pelican that year but found the La Vista Resort,bought a week there and have been returning every year since. St Marrten is a wonderful place I'll never give up visiting every year.
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: stmaartensun]
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11/09/2016 03:45 PM
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since 1985 stayed at the old Dawn beach bought at Pelican, now rent from the Villas...im 65 my husband is 55 and we live in NJ
lina
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: bf8304]
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11/11/2016 09:27 PM
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: sumbeach]
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11/15/2016 10:43 AM
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We are Canadian,,age 60 and 49,,,first trip to SXM was in 2005,,stayed at the Old C..in a one bedroom condo. REnted a car,,,travelled a bit....been trying to go every other year since....only missed one....loved the island and the fact that we are not all inclusive people,,,like to stay in a condo somewhere. Usually travel in January or February to get out of the cold for a week. One day would like to make our trip longer,,,but heck we have a lot on our bucket list!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />
Randy and Meg Young
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: she314]
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11/21/2016 04:53 PM
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I am 69 from Albany NY, I hadn't posted this until now, but my wife Amy passed away from pancreatic cancer shortly after our return from our annual St. Maarten vacation. I am planning to return again in March with my friend Rita, whose husband Tom died just 8 days after our vacation 2 years ago. Rita and I have many great memories, but this next trip may be our last. We have TS in 3 different resorts. Towers, Royal Palm and LaTerrasse. They are consecutive weeks and contrary to what you would think would be a hassle, we enjoyed moving around to new views, pools and restaurants. Amy and I forst visited in 1985 and bought our first TS in 95 with Rita and Tom. We had a great 20 year run. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ti...spx?page=lifestory&pid=179962111
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: WWII]
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11/21/2016 05:17 PM
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Warren--thanks for posting your story. I hope you have a wonderful trip in March..
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: WWII]
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11/21/2016 05:21 PM
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I am so very sorry for your loss though happy you will return to a place that has given you such joy and so many happy memories.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: WWII]
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11/21/2016 07:08 PM
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So sorry for the loss of your wife. May your wonderful memories of your previous vacations together in St. MAARTEN help to ease the pain at this difficult time. I sincerely hope you and your friend will find peace on your upcoming trip.
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: WWII]
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11/21/2016 07:36 PM
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Condolences in your loss.
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Re: Demographics of TTOL members? age/loc
[Re: pat]
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12/03/2016 04:29 PM
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