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Originally Posted by Redwing19

We are coming down to check out The Villages on the preview package for seven nights in Mar. Looking for any info on the preview. Is it a high pressure sales pitch or can we be on our own to check it out?

Originally Posted by cahweh1975

You'll be on your own most of the time. They'll set you up with a sales agent who will take you to your accommodations, brief you on the golf cart, make sure you have everything you need and set up a time to take you on a tour. During the tour, the agent will show you the highlights and show you model homes. It takes a couple of hours. He was just providing information--nothing more, nothing less. It was about as "no pressure" as you can get! The rest of the time is yours to spend as you see fit.

We visited some open houses, spent time in each town square, saw a movie, saw a show, took the trolley tour, spent time hanging out at the CYV, went swimming, checked out the grocery stores, just drove around on the golf cart, and a bunch of other stuff. We had a blast and wish we could do it again!

We quickly decided that The Villages is where we want to retire and are planning to make that happen this year.

I'm sure you'll have a great time!

That pretty much sums it all up. If you are concerned your trip will be visiting a time share, it's nothing like that. TV sells itself.

I would visit the rec centers in addition to cahweh1975 recommendations.

Be prepared to be blown away by the beauty of TV and it's people.

BTW - Did I mention to bring your checbook?

Don't blink, the week will be over before you know it.