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[Grammy Grumpy]

Any suggestions about what to ask for at check-in? I've heard that Martinique is one of the best places to be. We'll be 4 this trip, myself, DH, DD and DGS (3 1/2). I think we'd like to be close to a pool for DGS. Do the corner rooms have more windows like at POR? We're all pretty healthy so I don't see that being away from the food court/restaurants would be a problem. We'll have our own car so don't need to be close to bus stops.

What about seeing fireworks from CB? Are there any Bldgs/rooms where these can be seen? Or, from the beaches?

Thanks -- Barb

[my2girls]

We have stayed at CBR twice before. We have always had a room at Trinidad North. It's a short walk to Old Port Royale and the busses also.
You can catch the fireworks from the outside of OPR in front of Shutters. They will appear over the trees.

[daemonguy]

We stayed at Trinidad North as well; right on the edge of the Port Royale side. Walk was nothing, and we could watch the EPCOT fireworks from the beach hammock at night. (We did just that, the night I proposed. )

I have to say, you have picked a winner; CBR is fantastic, at least for us. Kelly (Goofy4goofy on here) was a great source of information, and everyone involved went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Some have complained about the resort being too "spread out", but for us it was a blessing. It's not cramped, and you can have some measure of privacy even outside.

Enjoy!

[Shadowfax]

You are probably going to pay more for Martinique (and Trinidad North) as it is one of the "preferred" locations. If you are all healty and don't mind a bit of a walk to the food court, I'd suggest Jamaica or Aruba. It's a short stroll over the bridge in the morning, and a lovely and pleasant walk.

[Happy _Disney_Family]

We have stayed in Aruba before, and it is a nice walk in the morning over the bridge. But beware in the evening if you are walking over the bridge and all the birds come home to roost. As my husband found out, bring an unbrella... and it isn't for rain.

I would suggest Martinique if you plan on swimming in the main resort pool or if you are one that tends to like to fill their refillable cups with drinks. It can be a pain in the butt to walk over just for a drink.

Enjoy your stay!

Jennifer

[rebecca c.]

Another vote for Trindad North very close to Old Port Royal and the main pool and the beach. Have a super time!

[paradox]

We stayed in Trinidad North and it was great. Close the food court, main pool, and buse stops.
WE plan on going back to CBR next Oct.

[brideto_be05]

Alright, we have stayed at CBR once before this coming August honeymoon. We stayed in the Aruba building last time and it was great!! We loved Aruba. Right across the bridge is Old Port Royale and the main pool as well. We enjoy the ambience of the resort as well so we don't mind walking. We also don't want to pay the extra for a preferred room anyway. So my vote goes for Aruba. We really enjoyed it there and the resort is just wonderful!! It is such a beautiful place and I love the feeling of being in the Caribbean! Have a wonderful trip...you made a great choice staying at CBR!

[clio]

We've stayed there quite a few times. Trinadad North is nice but if you doen't mind the way(it's not too long)across the island Jamaica and Aruba are good, too. Barbados and Trindad South are the furthest away from the main pool and Old Port Royale. We love the atmosphere at CBR. It feels like you're really in the tropics. As others has said, you can see the fireworks from the beach and from one of the bus stops but I can't remember which one, though.
Liz

[lorilovestigger]

We stayed there on our honeymoon 8 1/2 years ago and loved it!! I think we started at Trinadad North. If you want to see the fireworks it's easy. If you can see the EPCOT ball then you will be able to see the fireworks.
Have Fun!!
Lori

[mom2my4dwarfs]

We have stayed in Jamaica both of our trips there. We like that area and they have a playground on the beach. I like the walk to OPR in the morning when it is quiet out.

[Grammy Grumpy]

Thanks everyone! I'm going to send a fax next week with my requests. I can't wait to try out CB!

[Happymommy]

You definitely have to pay extra for both Trinidad North and Martinique-- they are preferred locations. I think they are well worth it though, because if you are in Trinidad South you may need an internal bus or your car to get to OPR. If you don't want to pay for preferred location then definitely request Aruba or Jamaica (I've requested Aruba twice and gotten it, though it was off season-- on our last trip we didn't want to take a chance though, and payed for preferred location). I think the corner rooms have two windows. We had one in January, and I vaguely remember two windows, but I could be wrong (we spent very little time in the room). But, that also had the king size bed, and I thought I read somewhere that the corner rooms have 1 king bed, though again, I could be wrong.