Best use of WoH Points for a secluded beach vacation
Feb 29, 2020, 1:54 pm
#17
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Puerto Plata (dominican republic)
Had a nice stay at Casa Colonial in Puerto Plata. A small hotel consists of only 50 rooms.
part of SLH network.
nice beach, great service, and good food (à la carte)
part of SLH network.
nice beach, great service, and good food (à la carte)
Mar 3, 2020, 2:32 am
#18
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Thank you all for your replies 
I can confirm the Zyva Cancun is not what I'm looking for, as it's not quite secluded enough (or at all).
I'm really having second thoughts about PH Maldives. I just feel like a few days there in a beach villa, no pool, no over water villa will be really frustrating. And really scared of all the extra cost...
Will consider Viet Nam too!
I can confirm the Zyva Cancun is not what I'm looking for, as it's not quite secluded enough (or at all).
I'm really having second thoughts about PH Maldives. I just feel like a few days there in a beach villa, no pool, no over water villa will be really frustrating. And really scared of all the extra cost...
Will consider Viet Nam too!
Mar 3, 2020, 5:54 am
#19
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We're headed to the PH St Kitts in a few months. Rates, at least for the time we're there, are very low and currently there's a 5th night free promo. I was seeing rates just over $300 for the base level room and under $500 for the Nevis Peak and Park Executive Suites. At 30k points per night, it would be a very poor redemption value.
Mar 3, 2020, 7:40 am
#20
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Mar 3, 2020, 11:57 am
#21
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As for Ziva and Zilara, I seriously doubt you’ve been to either of them, either, but to call them “party” resorts is also inaccurate and misleading. The average age at Zilara is probably 50+..... and most are in bed by 10.
I base my Ziva/Zilara comments on 10+ visits over the past two years.
Mar 3, 2020, 12:11 pm
#22
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Mar 3, 2020, 12:29 pm
#23
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I agree that I haven't been there and I don't know, but my preconceived notion of an all-inclusive in Cancun is generally that it's not the place for me. But maybe I need to check it out.
Mar 3, 2020, 12:38 pm
#24
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Thank you all for your replies
I can confirm the Zyva Cancun is not what I'm looking for, as it's not quite secluded enough (or at all).
I'm really having second thoughts about PH Maldives. I just feel like a few days there in a beach villa, no pool, no over water villa will be really frustrating. And really scared of all the extra cost...
Will consider Viet Nam too!
I can confirm the Zyva Cancun is not what I'm looking for, as it's not quite secluded enough (or at all).
I'm really having second thoughts about PH Maldives. I just feel like a few days there in a beach villa, no pool, no over water villa will be really frustrating. And really scared of all the extra cost...
Will consider Viet Nam too!
Yes, it's expensive, but it's absolutely worth it. Nothing else will come close on points.
Jan 11, 2022, 2:31 pm
#25
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Benjh - Where did you end up going, or did COVID ruin your plans? I'm based on the East Coast of the US but thinking through a similar question for a milestone birthday trip this year. I'm considering PH St. Kitts and Andaz Mayacoba along with some of the AI's, but currently have 3 nights booked on points on Calala Island. I'm really hoping we're able to keep that booking (COVID calms down and AA doesn't cancel our flights)!
Jan 11, 2022, 2:37 pm
#26
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Hi there. Yes Covid did ruin my plans.
im actually taking this trip finally in a bit more than a month. I have up on a truly secluded beach vacation and will go to Cabo. I might wait another ten years to head to the Maldives when I know I’ll be able to enjoy it fully (unless the world has collapsed by then!).
As for Calala, I’ve changed my mind. It’s too far, and some bad reviews have changed my mind. Let us know if you end up going!
im actually taking this trip finally in a bit more than a month. I have up on a truly secluded beach vacation and will go to Cabo. I might wait another ten years to head to the Maldives when I know I’ll be able to enjoy it fully (unless the world has collapsed by then!).
As for Calala, I’ve changed my mind. It’s too far, and some bad reviews have changed my mind. Let us know if you end up going!