IRMA hit our anniversary trip, need alternative
Sep 12, 2017, 10:00 am
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IRMA hit our anniversary trip, need alternative
We had intended to book Marriott's Frenchman's Reef in St. Thomas USVI for our March 2018 anniversary trip. It now looks like MFR is closed for the foreseeable future and, while I hope it reopens by then, I don't want to roll the dice.
Any suggestions for nice (undamaged) Marriott properties with a beach in Caribbean?
Any suggestions for nice (undamaged) Marriott properties with a beach in Caribbean?
Sep 12, 2017, 10:13 am
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Do you need Caribbean? Or just warm/beach?
Costa Rica could be a nice alternative. I think Aruba was unaffected by the storm. There also appear to be a few other south Carib islands with Courtyards, although a CY probably wouldn't be my first choice for a resort stay.
We booked Hawaii for March 2018 using a Travel Package. I noticed as of a couple weeks ago there was still several options for award availability on different islands. Just go the entirely opposite direction!!
Costa Rica could be a nice alternative. I think Aruba was unaffected by the storm. There also appear to be a few other south Carib islands with Courtyards, although a CY probably wouldn't be my first choice for a resort stay.
We booked Hawaii for March 2018 using a Travel Package. I noticed as of a couple weeks ago there was still several options for award availability on different islands. Just go the entirely opposite direction!!
Sep 12, 2017, 10:24 am
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Thanks, Pinniped.
I should have clarified. Caribbean is preferable because its close, though Central America might be a possibility.
Not really interested in Courtyards, Fairfields, etc. Would prefer nicer resort-type properties with a beach.
BTW, just got back from Aruba Ritz over Labor Day. Great place.
I should have clarified. Caribbean is preferable because its close, though Central America might be a possibility.
Not really interested in Courtyards, Fairfields, etc. Would prefer nicer resort-type properties with a beach.
BTW, just got back from Aruba Ritz over Labor Day. Great place.
Sep 12, 2017, 10:37 am
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You might want to check out the Cayman Marriott and/or RC. Depending on how you are paying (and whether you want/need night/stay credits) the Westin next to the RC is a nice resort as well. I'd say the Westin in nicer than the Marriott, but not as nice as the RC.
From what I have read, St. Kitts was spared the worst of the storm and their airport is already opened. The Marriott there is nice as well.
From what I have read, St. Kitts was spared the worst of the storm and their airport is already opened. The Marriott there is nice as well.
Sep 12, 2017, 10:37 am
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Take a look at Costa Rica if you don't want to return to the Aruba Ritz... I've never been, but have read generally positive reviews of the Marriotts there. It's been on my list for some time to make the trip.
Sep 12, 2017, 3:02 pm
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Anyone visited the Renaissance in St Croix?
Sep 12, 2017, 3:18 pm
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Sep 12, 2017, 3:19 pm
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If it didn't get beat up due to Irma, this could be a good alternative for you:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...a-bahamas.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marri...a-bahamas.html
Sep 12, 2017, 6:25 pm
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Just booked a return trip to the JW Cancun for January. Not Caribbean, per se, but a nice property with a good beach. They have a Club floor which is essentially a $100/nt upgrade over a regular Superior Ocean view when using points.
After staying at the Marriott Aruba, the thing I liked best was there was no need to fight for the palapas, plenty of them on the beach no matter when we decided to go down to the beach. Plenty of nice restaurants in the area as well.
After staying at the Marriott Aruba, the thing I liked best was there was no need to fight for the palapas, plenty of them on the beach no matter when we decided to go down to the beach. Plenty of nice restaurants in the area as well.
Sep 12, 2017, 6:38 pm
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I'm not sure if you are considering SPG properties. But, the Westin Lagunamar in Cancun is great. Truthfully, one of the best properties I have stayed at anywhere. Great staff, great room, lots of great restaurants nearby.
Sep 12, 2017, 7:55 pm
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Some awesome beaches in Panama and a night or two in Panama City.