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Old 08-18-2012, 09:22 AM
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Ideal is to have several friends already living in TV like we did but if not, TOTV is the best advice column one can get. Even now, I found a gem or two every time I open which I can share with my friends who are not on TOTV. It took us 5 years before we made the final plunge or rather it took my wife 5 years to make up her mind. We finally did it in 2011 and we haven't regretted the choice we made including my wife. As other postings have indicated, it is wise to visit TV once a year at least preferably in different seasons. We did two turns with Life Style Package plus staying with our friends in other occasions. Although we didn't do it but we have met quite a few people who rented villas, cottages and designer homes in various Villages to see what they like. Staying with friends are great but to really sense what TV is like, you need to be on your own making sure you rent a golf cart. It's a whole different world out there from the golf cart. Good luck. Make sure you say hi! or good morning and smile when you are making your rounds. Who knows, you may make many friends even before you move here.