Meet your fellow adventurers

Olivia Shanler

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Family friend (Massachusetts). Father: Mike. Mother: Amy. Sister: Genevieve. Brother: Ryan.

PARROT COVE, ROOM 5&6

Paige Dilley

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Mike and Kate's goddaughter. Asher and Ari's adopted cousin. Just get out of her way ... she's fearless on a mountain, in the water, or otherwise. And she's got dance moves like you wouldn't believe. Mother: Shannon. Father: Brett.

VILLA VERANO, PALM VIEW ROOM

Rebekah O'Day

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Family friend (Westminster). Do yourself a favor ... for pictures, do that thing where you count to 3, but shoot on 2, if you want her eyes open. Husband: Matt. Kids: Maeve, Declan, Fin. 

VILLA VERANO, REEF FISH ROOM

Ricky Sawyer

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Family friend (Westminster). Competes with Kerrie for who drinks the warmer beer. Known to bid on random items at raffle drawings for the thrill of the win. Owns more than one thong swimsuit and occasionally wears them. Regularly shows the jet ski who's boss. Wife: Kerrie. Daughter: Kloe.

VILLA VERANO, COURTYARD ROOM 2

Rob Carson

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Heavy smoker ... mostly meat. But he does live in Colorado. Hmm. Secret agent information security man. Former marine corps captain. May end up on your couch after a whisky night by the pool; fair warning to lock your door. Brother-in-law: Mike. Wife: Laura. Sons: Travis, Tyler.

PARROT COVE, ROOM 15

Ryan Shanler

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Family friend (Massachusetts). Pinewood derby superstar. Cruising his way to 5th grade this year.

Father: Mike. Mother: Amy. Sisters: Genevieve, Olivia.

PARROT COVE, ROOM 5&6

Sebastian Raychel

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Second cousin: Kate. Father: CJ. Mother: Emily. Sister: Isla. Grandparents: Bill and Jo.

PARROT COVE, ROOM 1

Shannon DiGiovanni

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Family friend (Westminster).  Grade school teacher. Loves a good raffle. Belize date: Dayana. Son: Louie (Asher's buddy). Husband Joe and Son Jack not able to come on the trip.

VILLA VERANO, COURTYARD ROOM 1

Shannon "Mama Dill" Dilley

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Family friend (Colorado). Gives great hugs; get some! Fancy healthcare finance leader. Rockstar skier. Rockstar ironwoman. Rockstar wine country trip planner. Rockstar everything.

Husband: Brett. Daughter: Paige.

VILLA VERANO, PALM VIEW ROOM

Sheri Bean

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Family Friend (Westminster). The other Farmer Bean. Urban planner by day. Flea markets and garage sale-ing are her jam. And spreadsheets. Husband; Adam. Daughters; Caeley, Keegan.

VILLA VERANO, MONKEY ROOM

Sloane Balsiger

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Asher's shadow. Loves to be like her big sisters. Hates to sleep. Aunt: Kate. Mother: Chrissy. Father: Tad. Sisters: Alyx, Amalia. 

VILLA MARGARITA, ROOM 1

Sophia Carlson

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Family friend (Westminster). Beautiful dancer. Soccer superstar. Sweet, kind, helpful friend to all the littles.

VILLA VERANO, COURTYARD ROOM 1

Stan Strickland

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Heard how great the 10-year Jamaica trip was and decided he wanted in on the fun! Looking forward to fishing with his grandson. Wife: Jomama. Daughter: Peaches. Grandson: Gaius.

VILLA MARGARITA, ROOM 3


Steve Dobbs

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Proposed to Julie (sister) at the 10-year anniversary party in Jamaica. Jeeper, mountain biker, climber, dirt biker ... all things extreme outdoors ... and now lives in Oklahoma with the extreme heat, red dirt, and proximity to Texans!

PARROT COVE, ROOM 3

Tad "T'Admiral" Balsiger

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The admiral Tad Merle! Sails the mighty Lake Michigan from his land-lubber home in Wisconsin. Doesn't like golf at all because he's so bad. Hates the Packers and all other Wisconsin teams, too. Sister-in-law: Kate. Wife: Chrissy. Daughters: Alyx (step), Amalia, Sloane.

VILLA MARGARITA, ROOM 1

TJ "Booger" Thomsen

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Affectionately and mysteriously known as "booger". Propensity to sleep until lunch time, but if you're up for some late night / early morning fun, he's your man.  Bass guitarist. Jiu jitsu master. Welding wizard. Sister: Kate. Mother: Nancy. Father: Tom. Other siblings: Jen, Chrissy.

BEACHES AND DREAMS

"Opa Tom" Thomsen

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Known for his cheetah stories, backyard camping, drink making, food prepping, golf gaming. Striking resemblance to Spencer Tracy as well. Daughter: Kate. Wife: Nancy. Other kids: Jen, Chrissy, TJ. Grandkids: Asher, Ari, Alyx, Amalia, Sloane, Jacob.

VILLA MARGARITA, ROOM 2

Tracy "Peaches" Ariail

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Family friend (Originally Colorado, now HotLanta). 3rd generation peach farmer. Makes excellent cobbler, preserves, ice cream, tarts, peach brulee, salsa, yogurt, salad, muffins, pies ... oh, and the peach sangria ... magnificent!!! Tech exec for a booze distribution company. Rocks a Hawaiian shirt like a boss. Friends with Kate for nearly 20 years. Son: Gaius. Mother: Jomama. Father: Stan.

VILLA MARGARITA, ROOM 3

Travis Carson

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Smiliest guy you'll meet. Uncle: Mike. Mother: Laura. Father: Rob. Brother: Tyler.

PARROT COVE, ROOM 15

Tyler Carson

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Snow skier. Mountain biker. Fisherman. Uncle: Mike. Mother: Laura. Father: Rob. Brother: Travis.

PARROT COVE, ROOM 15