We caught up with Linda and Frank Evans this past June during Gizmo’s 30th Birthday party—an event they wouldn’t miss, considering they’ve been visiting Divi Little Bay Beach Resort since 1994, when Gizmo was barely a year old! Their love for this place and their commitment to the Divi Vacation Club are unmatched, as they’ve spent the last 30 years making Divi Resorts their seasonal home(s).
Meet The Evanses
The Evanses bought their first timeshare at Divi Little Bay in 1994. “Every single year, we’ve come back,” Linda shares with a smile. “We haven’t missed a year. Divi is our home away from home.”
What makes the experience truly special for Linda and Frank isn’t just the beautiful views and beaches that help them escape the Pennsylvania cold, but the unparalleled service they receive from Divi. The couple converted to the Divi Vacation Club in 2017, and one of the biggest perks has been the exclusive, personalized service that comes with being President’s Elite members. “There’s a dedicated phone line for us, and no matter who answers, they know us by name,” Linda says. “They check in on us, they remember our plans, and that’s just something you really won’t find anywhere else. That kind of personal care is why we keep coming back.”
The Evanses live busy lives back home, balancing volunteer work, careers, and caring for pets. “It’s hard to go away, so this kind of flexibility is better than having a separate vacation home,” Linda explains. “With Divi, we get all the benefits of our own vacation spot, but we can enjoy it on our schedule.”
Their time is usually split over three trips, allowing them to enjoy around 8 – 10 weeks in the Caribbean each year. “We spend a few weeks in St. Maarten and a few weeks in Aruba at Divi Dutch. The certainty of it all, plus the beautiful locations, just fits what we want from a vacation.”
The Divi staff goes above and beyond to make their stays memorable, helping them set up huge dinner parties right on the beach. “We’ve met so many people here over the years, and those dinners are a highlight. Anne-Marie (resort GM) even joins us for a cocktail party now and then!”
The Evanses are not only loyal guests but also Divi’s best ambassadors. They’ve introduced dozens of couples to Divi Little Bay, many of whom have ended up joining the Vacation Club themselves. “It’s easy to bring people here when the product and the people are this good,” Frank says. The camaraderie built over the years at Divi is a highlight for the couple. “A lot of us have grown old together on that beach,” Frank reminisced.
From sunset catamaran sails with AquaMania to relaxing days by the pool, Divi provides everything the Evanses could want in a vacation. “The food at Little Bay has gotten better and better over the years, and we get a 30% discount as members, which is fantastic,” Linda adds.
For Linda and Frank, Divi isn’t just a vacation spot; it’s part of their life story. “To say Divi perfectly fits what we want—well, it just does,” Linda concludes. “We’ve created so many memories here, and the level of service makes us feel like we’re part of the Divi family.”