So joining Luxury Collection alone doesn’t mean participating in Marriott’s loyalty program. What I was waiting on then was to confirm that — yes, indeed — North Island “will be in the program” according to a Marriott spokesperson.

We don’t know exactly what that will mean. I cannot imagine that, though Lucky suggests 10 of the hotel’s 11 properties are ‘standard’, that those rooms will all be bookable on points.

If it will be possible to book the hotel at the the top category 8 points price, it will almost certainly mean redefining room types.

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By the way inclusions for all paid guests have to be honored on award nightsand this hotel offers,

• Breakfasts, lunches, dinners and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus cocktails (with the exception of high end premium wines and champagnes on the reserve list)
• All scuba diving courses, scuba diving activities and snorkeling in and around the North Island & Silhouette dive sites
• All activities including sea kayaking, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, bicycles, sunset cruises, guided walks and fully equipped gymnasium
• A complimentary welcome treatment at the Spa
• Daily complimentary group yoga classes every morning
• Shore based fishing on North Island and half day fishing trips
• The use of one “North Island Buggy” per villa for the duration of your stay
• In-villa wireless Internet connection
• Laundry

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