Eco,
You may have done this previously, but could you please explain how a "membership" works at your property? I'm pretty familiar with time-shares and their variants, but don't know much about membership programs, at least to the extent you can live on a property for several months at a time.
Very curious about how it works.
I saw where you posted the following, but it didn't mention what, if anything, you pay for housing, resort fee, etc. Was that just part of the "membership fee?" How long does the agreement last?
I can only tell you about Pop Village. Basically a $3000US fee, all at once or percentage down rest payable through credit card deduction over a few years, get you a refurbished villa suite, two queen sized bed, large common are, and large balcony, fridge, table and chairs, and a nice sized sittin area with TV, couches, coffee table, etc. A few of the refurbished villa suites have small hot plate type stoves and sink in them.
The number of years of usage varies with the amount paid. I've been going there for years and my weeks ran out a while ago. A lot of my friends have stayed there under my membership and a few became members, so they appreciate the business I bring them and don't pressure me to buy more weeks. Friends that stay under your membership get the same deal as you.
The standard AI is $40US a day per person. Children under a certain age stay for free. It's a three star that is getting a new facelift. A lot of Dominicans have membership and I welcome them. They are usually there on the weekends and the place is big enough to find a quit spot. The membership club has Bohemia and my favourite drink there is a Pina Colada made with a good rum and a healthy dash of rum cream.
There is a members eating area, members sunbathing area by the pool,and soon to be members area at the beach. I love the diversity of people I meet there. A few days ago I met a youg Muslim couple. He was from Syria and she was born in Sweden. He gave me a fascinating perspective on the war, and why he left. Amazing courage and the family he left behind which is still under threat from the rebel forces. I practise my Espa?ol with the DR families. A $30US extra fee per night is charged for Xmas and News Years Day but they do a great job with food and entertainment on those days.
If you look with a discerning eye, you can see some tattered edges but they are working on it, and for a three star its not bad, it's very safe, and it has become my winter home and base of operations. I'd spend at least $1200 a month in Canda durin the winter so is a no brainer for me. No resort fees, maintenance fees, etc. Sweet!
