Need a quick trip this month - Thoughts?
 

We enjoyed the Aruba Marriott's "all-inclusive" upgrade that moved our room up and gave us lounge access every day - 5 meals, free drinks, etc. We are looking for a similar trip but somewhere more enjoyable than Aruba. Of these, which is your favorite (or which have you been to and have you taken advantage of the all-inclusive part)?

CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort
CasaMagna® Marriott® Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
JW Marriott® Cancun Resort & Spa
Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott® Beach Resort
St. Kitts Marriott® Resort & The Royal Beach Casino
Los Suenos Marriott® Ocean & Golf Resort
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

With that said, we don't need a tropical getaway. It can be in the US but doesn't need to be. PointSavers are also important. We are gold which means almost nothing but, just more info for what it's worth.

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa (like the idea of The Griffin Club)

Of the ones you listed, I would choose Desert Ridge or Guanacaste. I think those exceed the rest.

Thanks for our feedback!! :)

Why Guanacaste? I'm thinking about going there next year - would love someone else's perspective.

we liked St. Kitts. It will be pretty empty untilt he holidays.

Do keep in mind that you do not get access to the Griffin Club at the Desert Ridge Resort as a Gold or Plat member. You need to pay your way into the club but getting a room with club access.

* Phoenix / JW Desert Ridge Resort & Spa / OPEN (only if PAY for Cloud Club; Gold/Plat/PP status doesn’t count); Free spa access for elites; 08/24/13 update

Correct. He mentioned the lounge in Aruba. Same situation as Desert Ridge.

Many call it the JW Phuket of the west its a beautiful property. I just love CR as well. We are going back in February. The area has much to offer as does the property.

There is an entire thread in the forum on this property.

why - is it overrun w "eastern block" folks too???????

I am talking about the property alone. BTW, I am western block…. :D

obviously our standards must not be the same if you're rating the JW Phuket as a beautiful property as IMO the Renaissance Phuket, Rayong Marriott, JW Khao Lak, among others, would rate WAY above the JW........

I do think its beautiful. I haven't been to the others…yet!

Agree that this (JW Guanacaste) is a beautiful property in a very interesting region. However, this hotel does not offer the all-inclusive option that the OP was referencing.
There is a "Facebook Friends" rate being offered until December 23 for usd139 which includes a $20 daily spa credit. Rate jumps to $719 after that.

if you really want to stay at a beautiful resort with a wide clean beach and activities and sites nearby then try out the Hyatt DaNang - WOW !!

So I confirmed that Guancastle does have an all inclusive package.
http://www.marriott.com/hotel/costa-...nclusive.mimip

Now it's between Costa Rica and JW Phoenix. :)