Honeymoon in Caribbean
Oct 11, 2013, 8:59 pm
#1
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Honeymoon in Caribbean
Hello, I am getting married in May 2014 and my fiance and I are thinking about the Caribbean for our honeymoon. I am platinum in Starwood and Marriott so would like the nicest luxury hotel where I can still use points/get an upgrade.
Any advice on the best hotels? Ideally on the least cheesy island - would like to avoid tons of cruise ship people and families. Thanks!
Any advice on the best hotels? Ideally on the least cheesy island - would like to avoid tons of cruise ship people and families. Thanks!
Oct 11, 2013, 9:11 pm
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As you are looking specifically for Marriott and *wood options, your best bet may be to go search / ask in those forums:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...z-carlton-427/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...red-guest-429/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...z-carlton-427/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...red-guest-429/
Oct 12, 2013, 6:45 am
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Hello, I am getting married in May 2014 and my fiance and I are thinking about the Caribbean for our honeymoon. I am platinum in Starwood and Marriott so would like the nicest luxury hotel where I can still use points/get an upgrade.
Any advice on the best hotels? Ideally on the least cheesy island - would like to avoid tons of cruise ship people and families. Thanks!
Any advice on the best hotels? Ideally on the least cheesy island - would like to avoid tons of cruise ship people and families. Thanks!
The only potentially decent option you will find on points in the Caribbean is the St Regis Bahia on Puerto Rico. I would not recommend this property based on the experiences I have had, but others find it acceptable.
Even the Ritz Carlton properties in the islands are consistently garbage (noting that I have not been to the Ritz Reserve...but which I don't think is available on Marriott points).
If you are set on using points for your lodging, you might consider Hawaii, where you will find at least a few not bad options for your points...and, will, very likely have a superior experience compared to the Caribbean.
Oct 12, 2013, 1:07 pm
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We have actually had good experiences at both the Ritz Grand Cayman and Ritz Cancun...
They are both big, 'upscale' hotels (as opposed to luxury), but both had excellent beach locations, consistently friendly and professional service, and excellent dining choices on property and nearby.
In either one, make sure you are in an oceanfront / beachfront room or suite.
You can learn more about them in the Marriott / Ritz forum.
They are both big, 'upscale' hotels (as opposed to luxury), but both had excellent beach locations, consistently friendly and professional service, and excellent dining choices on property and nearby.
In either one, make sure you are in an oceanfront / beachfront room or suite.
You can learn more about them in the Marriott / Ritz forum.
Oct 14, 2013, 6:02 pm
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Oct 14, 2013, 6:03 pm
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Oct 14, 2013, 11:01 pm
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Oct 18, 2013, 1:17 pm
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There are a variety of very nice options, particularly from the perspective of St Regis and Ritz Carlton. The RC Reserve and the St Regis in Puerto Rico are among my favorites.