We own other timeshares, including some Gold Crown, high end properties. Yet we consider our two summer weeks at Celebrity Brigantine to...
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We own other timeshares, including some Gold Crown, high end properties. Yet we consider our two summer weeks at Celebrity Brigantine to be near the top of our favorites list. This 80+year old historic landmark building was a favorite hotel of Al Jolson, Al Capone, and other colorful guests. It went through some rough times after a prior ownership group went bankrupt. But after almost two years of major renovations, everything is really nice now.
The Atlantic Ocean beach, which is right outside the door, is spectacular. It is wide, clean, safe (lifeguards on duty), and never crowded. We have watched dolphins frollicking in the water, way off-shore, for hours. Even on the hottest days, when temperatures are in the high 90's in neighboring cities, the cool ocean breezes keep the temperature in Brigantine very comfortable. Owners and guests staying at the Marriott Fairway Villas timeshare (about 15 miles away) are told to come go to Brigantine or Ocean City to enjoy a day on the beach.
The on-site oceanview restaurant is a favorite of the locals. The island of Brigantine has very expensive condos and homes, with beautifully landscaped grounds (flowers everywhere!). There are old-fashioned shops and restaurants, mainly along Brigantine Blvd. (2 blocksaway) plus national franchises such as McDonalds, Burger King, CVS Pharmacy, Dunkin Donuts, etc... There are public tennis courts about 1/2 mile away. A library, with free Internet access (wi-fi throughout, even in the parking lot, plus about 12 computers for public use) is 3 short blocks away. There is wi-fi in the lobby of the resort, but only one computer for guest use, if you do not bring a laptop. And of course, the Atlantic City casinos (with lots of restaurants, buffets, and Las Vegas style entertainment) are an 10 minute drive, cab, or bus ride away. Sadly, the resort no longer runs a shuttle.
Further away are major malls, a winery, beautiful farmland, bowling lanes, multiplex movie theaters, antique shops and historical properties. In other words, something for everyone. You will nort be bored on this vacation!