I was able to do it last year but by mistake, I forgot the cert was for weekend nights only and used it as a tack on day for a Tuesday and apparently the agent didn’t realize it and it went through.
The worst part about it, 2 weeks before our trip I realize it and worried about it because there was no more award space available and was nervous that the reservation would be in jeopardy. Not worth it in my opinion for this type of trip, I might try it again for a 1 night stay somewhere but it would probably require a fair amount of HUCA.
Just finished our stay and despite a few minor hiccups it was terrific, I also agree with everyone to stay a day or 2 if you can somewhere else and acclimate to the time change and jet lag, last year we arrived after 2 weeks in the Middle East and it was smooth, this year day one we were fighting our fatigue and the first day was rough. Over all a great stay, had 2 long conversations with Mr Ito, the hotel manager about the buyout and refurb dates and will post those later. Stefan was away this week and did not return until Saturday. Yesterday was crazy, 41 villa.s needed to be turned over and 32 of them had 4 guests! Easter break in Europe and tons of family’s arriving, there were also a lot more children this year during our stay than last year.
When we were leaving around 3 yesterday there were 3 planes in the lagoon transporting people on and off! Even our host was saying she never saw that happen before.
The resort will be closed to guests from May 4th to the 9th this year, the new group that bought them is bringing in 250 people to the resort for those dates. Also heard some interesting incentives for the underwater villa that I will post later.


My thinking exactly, that’s why I will have to test it someday, but again would not recommend it for a trip like this because if you lose your reservation, you’re screwed. I can only imagine what my wife would have done to me if I messed that one up, never even told her until afterwards lol

Checked in, impressed thus far. Very pleasant host who seemed very genuine and friendly. Landed at Conrad a few before sunset so was able to catch it after the check in formalities. Only negative is no chocolate in room, just a bread roll with butter and the fruit (am diamond) They honored my SWV request with an end unit so I can’t complain. OWS treatment in the morning to start the relaxation mode!

Yep, 8 scoops of ice cream I think!

Yeah - that’s the 2 person sharing one, called the gigantic sensations.

There are other ice cream deserts also - with 2/3 scoops.

Do they still have VOSS still water now? It’s my favourite water but can’t get it here so love to have it when I can! We’re not wine drinkers so paying for the bottles water at each meal doesn’t bother me.