Vacation - Day 1 - The Unit

Amy and I were talking on our way to the beach about our timeshare unit, the Plantation Resort at Surfside Beach, SC. My parents gave us a week of their timeshare to transfer wherever we wanted. But when we were looking months ago, there were no units larger than a hotel-style unit. So, that's what we reserved. We talked about how difficult it would be to have Jayden in one room with us. We wouldn't be able to stay up with the lights on watching tv, playing games, or scrapbooking.

But, when we got to the check-in counter, I asked if there were any available units larger than a hotel room. The nice lady checked for me and found a 2-bedroom unit with a full kitchen! So, I said BOOK IT! We had to pay an extra $100 for the week, but it will be well worth it! We will be able to go to the grocery store and save money on being able to have some meals here instead of eating out the entire week.

Here's the thing though...we were actually booked in one resort and we ended up in its sister resort. I'm sure you're thinking "big deal!" Right, but the thing is my mom had already stayed in the resort that we are now staying in and there are rules with the timeshare that you're not allowed to transfer a week into the same resort more than once. So, we got blessed!

Another thing we talked about on the way was some of the reviews that I had read about the resort. I read a bunch of reviews. About half of them were excellent reviews and the other half were horrible! People were talking about nasty carpet and cock roaches. So, I was a bit concerned to see what it was actually going to be like. But, much to my excitement, it was beautiful! Check out some pictures...