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Old Apr 19, 2019 | 10:55 am
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countingmiles
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 94
Originally Posted by optostar
Just arrived today, very impressed so far. AMA. Everything has been smooth except for my arrival where 1) my fast track pass from flying J was useless b/c they took all passengers in the fast track lane and did not check for passes, 2) when I came out from the baggage claim, the W person wasn't there yet, found the booth for W and it had a sign on it saying they were receiving guests at the baggage claim exit. Circled around for about 5 min and then finally found them. The waiting lounge is offsite and we took a ~15 min van ride there.

Everything else after that and arrival were totally efficient and awesome. Everyone got a welcome drink upon arrival at the resort and a tour of the property in golf carts before getting dropped off at our rooms. Even though we arrived around 10 am our room was already prepared and we didn't have to wait. Walking around for a few minutes we’ve already seen 4 little sharks, a ton of fish and a stingray. House reef is incredible and we already snorkeled around our villa. The personal infinity pool has jets which was fun. Got the free popsicles at 1 pm and 4 pm, I thought there were supposed to be magnum ice cream bars at 4 pm but when we went it was just the same coconut and strawberry ice popsicles that they served at 1 pm. There was a free cocktail party for Plats and higher at sunset which was really nice (they had delicious hors d'oeuvres too). Seems like everyone I talked to at the party had booked the 340k deal.

Platinum and above still get 35% off food and beverage and also BOGO at SIP & WET after 7pm. In-room juices (same as the ones in the arrivals lounge) and sodas are free and replenished daily. Got a huge platter of fruit and chocolates in our room as a welcome gift too, and a chocolate cake for anniversary. Did not need dinner at all with all these gifts and the party. Love all the little W touches and details in the room and around the resort.

Looking forward to breakfast tomorrow!
I was there 2 weeks ago for 6 nights, didn't have cocktail party for plats, might have been on a Friday night? I didn't stayed on a Friday night.

Looks for turtles, there are severals.
Watch for the needle fish, they're attracted to bright and shining jewelry, could be dangerous.

Get a seat at Fish near the edge where you can see the water, sharks come around thru the whole evening.
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