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Old Dec 11, 2020, 6:07 pm
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platbrownguy
 
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Originally Posted by platbrownguy
Will almost certainly return.
Well, that didn't take long.

Came back for another week at the Hyatt and it was as great as ever. Quite busy over the weekend but calmed down during the week. Even at its busiest though, there were ample chairs at the beach and pools, and room in the hot tub.

Had one hiccup -- I was given room 366 (one floor under the room I had last time), but on the third morning I awoke to construction noise right outside my room -- they were rebuilding the roof over the second floor's extension just below my balcony. I was given a few options to deal with the problem and ended up staying in the same room another day (to keep the full balcony and the suite, because I needed the separate living area for a guest). And then I was moved to 466 the next day (the balcony on 466 is actually better furnished than 366 too). I was offered 25,000 points at checkout for the inconvenience, which more than made up for it. Nice job Hyatt.

I also received four $10 "match play" coupons to the casino (two when I checked in, and two more with the new keys). You can use two coupons per person. And I received a note under the door with a voucher for four premium drinks from the bar because I was a returning guest, which I thought was a great gesture.

Breakfast is unfortunately back to buffet (only omelets are available to anyone a la carte), but still better than a club lounge breakfast by far. Pool & beach staff were great.

Rate was a steal at $233/night, confirmed globalist upgrade into the executive suite, and quite a decent happy hour from 5 to 7 daily. The folks in the club lounge were so wonderful to me and my friends. Truly gems.

It was so good, I'm heading back again in a week.

Nothing looked different at the hotel, so here are a few pics of the island:


Craggy cliffs near Sero Colorado



In Aruba, a red Jeep essentially conveys superpowers upon the driver. I promise. I had a midsize last time, and the experience with the Jeep was indescribably better.



Just a bunch of wild asses looking at each other.



Turtles near the tres trapi.

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