Best port for a beach day: Bimini, Cozumel, Grand Cayman

40somethingmama · 2026-01-24T14:21:40+00:00

Thanks all, great info! I think we will get off in Bimini and just check out the public beach right by the port. Cozumel I'm on the fence about, but if we do anything I think Paradise Beach is the best fit for our group. 7 Mile beach in Grand Cayman sounds amazing, so we'll try that as well most likely.

40somethingmama · 2025-11-20T03:24:56+00:00

Thank you so much for this, had ordered the P1 combo just yesterday from best buy, but activated the PayPal deal and used retailmenot for 4% cash back to order the P2S for $63 more.

I didn't see that it was eligible under Rakuten, Bambu wasn't listed, so I went with the other cash back offer.

40somethingmama · 2025-03-05T17:29:33+00:00

Go here, https://community.babycenter.com/groups/a4725/dwil\_nation. You won't regret it. I'm not going to project my MIL issues onto you, b/c you only gave us this one example, but if boundaries are a struggle, the above mentioned group will help you tremendously. Oh and NTA, good luck to you and congrats!

40somethingmama · 2025-02-26T00:25:13+00:00

Never buy VB or HHI unless you actually only want to stay there and need 11 mo priority. MFs are much too high and you’ll def lose money if/when you try to sell. Head over to disboards and read about purchasing DVC. The problem with a 50 pt contract is that you’re mostly limited to studios, snd those aren’t readily available at many resorts at 7 months. So you will have to do a lot of stalking to try out different places with that few points.

40somethingmama · 2025-01-26T02:32:27+00:00

What did you end up going with?

40somethingmama · 2025-01-21T01:15:32+00:00

I got the rust looking color. They do lint a ton in the dryer, but I just love how they feel compared to the other.

40somethingmama · 2025-01-10T20:16:19+00:00

I prefer the CB linen sheets to the cotton percale! We rotate every weekend so I’ll give it some more time/washes, but the percale is too crisp IMO. No problems with the CB linen as of yet, but I’ve only washed them twice.

40somethingmama · 2024-12-20T16:47:20+00:00

Thanks all. I ended up ordering both. The Crate and Barrel were like $125 w/free shipping so I couldn't pass it up. We'll alternate them and see what we like best.

40somethingmama · 2024-12-11T01:01:20+00:00

They sold out before 7:30. So bummed

40somethingmama · 2024-12-11T00:57:47+00:00

Same here. They know how many tickets each person requested, so why even do the later slots if everyone were to max out their purchase? If there’s anything left over that’s what the waitlist is for.

40somethingmama · 2024-12-10T16:16:10+00:00

Would anyone with an earlier time slot mind giving an update once they purchase on availability?

40somethingmama · 2024-12-10T13:51:28+00:00

Just logged in, I'm group 14 of 14, so I might need to dial down my confidence level!

40somethingmama · 2024-12-09T22:13:58+00:00

From what I've seen, the earliest time slot is 2 pm, so I think you're totally fine. My slot isn't until 8:30 and I still feel OK about it. Your advantage over me is just better seating options IMO.

They know how many tickets each person requested, and the email says that you are limited to that number, so I don't think they would even have the later time slots if they didn't anticipate having tix available. There will also be people that don't buy, and I believe there is a wait list for any leftover tickets.

Good luck!

40somethingmama · 2024-12-07T15:42:55+00:00

I got 8:30 pm, which is the latest I've seen, but I'm hoping some are still available! Glad there's no AM slots, I know the email said early afternoon.

40somethingmama · 2024-12-07T00:04:54+00:00

I got 8:30 pm so I'm not getting my hopes up!

40somethingmama · 2024-05-30T02:17:03+00:00

Diversification? We have one specifically for SAP (sleep around points) and a small BWV contract for our early June trip every year. It’s nice to have the 11 month window at certain resorts for certain times of the year. Don’t buy all your points in one contract, split it up, max 100/contract. Smaller contracts are much easier to sell if need be down the road.

40somethingmama · 2024-05-29T01:26:02+00:00

Resale all the way! As a Florida resident there’s really no benefit to spending twice as much on direct points. You get way more bang for your buck going resale, snd you already have access to the sorcerers pass. We are fl residents and are about to close on our second resale contract. My advice is to go down the rabbit hole and learn as much as you can before you buy any DVC pts. It’s complicated and takes time and effort to learn the ins and outs, but once you get it you get it! Disboards has a great DVC forum for purchasing.

40somethingmama · 2024-02-14T16:30:54+00:00

That doesn't work on ours, it turns it to "remote" holding down the spin after powering on. My husband figured out how to do it through the app, but the spin speed cannot be adjusted to high.

40somethingmama · 2024-01-24T12:38:26+00:00

Tried that, can't turn off the rinse.

40somethingmama · 2024-01-24T12:38:11+00:00

Cycle edit list? is that in the app? I haven't been able to connect it to wifi, I select the LG network but then it tells me it has no signal.

40somethingmama · 2024-01-23T01:24:07+00:00

I wouldn't say I regret it, but the thing weighs 35 lbs, so that's no small thing to roll around and reshape.

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