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Re: Maintenance Fees (by Shirley R.):

I think we all agree, maintenance fees are sky high, but what really throws me are the extra charges. We are owners at 2 resorts that are right next to each other on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We are using a week at both places at the same time. We and another couple will stay at one resort, while my brother and his wife will stay at the smaller, older resort next door. WOW, was I surprised when I received our statement for what my husband calls "the fun place". A fee of $65.00 for a confirmation fee?! At a place where we are owners? AND, a resort assessment fee of $23.00 per person per night due upon departure?! When I called them earlier today to question these charges, I was told as of Jan. 14, 2008, there are 2 more daily assessments. $18.00 per person per night "service assessment" that goes to personal that come to the unit such as, room service, laundry, housekeeping ect. and a "villa gratuities" charge of $6.50 per night for tips to the front desk girls! It's cheaper to exchange through RCI than go to our home resort. Is this unusual? Is anyone else experiencing these unreal charges? We don't have these fees at either of our other 2 properties.