Caribbean Marriott
Dec 9, 2007 | 2:12 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Travelexpert I totally agree with you and let me add from a Ritz perspective in the Caribbean and I have been to all of them, Cayman is head and shoulders above the rest...it is the best property in the Caribbean that you can use points and the fact that I was able to secure points the week of Christmas into New Years when the rates are $1000 a night makes it even better.
Dec 9, 2007 | 4:41 am
#17
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Join Date: Jul 2001
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Travelexpert I totally agree with you and let me add from a Ritz perspective in the Caribbean and I have been to all of them, Cayman is head and shoulders above the rest...it is the best property in the Caribbean that you can use points and the fact that I was able to secure points the week of Christmas into New Years when the rates are $1000 a night makes it even better.
Dec 9, 2007 | 4:03 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: York, PA
Programs: MRSPG LT Tit, HH Diamond, Hertz Pres.
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I have stayed at this property, it is a courtyard at best. The standard room is HORRIBLE. They try to rob you for upgrades. Only wanted cash, not points. I was GREATLY disappointed.
Dec 9, 2007 | 5:55 pm
#19
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Tampa, FL
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I am booked at the Aruba Surf Club in June 2008 using points (6 nights for 115k points). The site noted some sort of construction, however, I am unsure if the construction is scheduled to start December (phase 3 that is) or end in December. As I am staying in June, not sure if this will affect me either way - but curious anyway.
Dec 9, 2007 | 6:16 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
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I am booked at the Aruba Surf Club in June 2008 using points (6 nights for 115k points). The site noted some sort of construction, however, I am unsure if the construction is scheduled to start December (phase 3 that is) or end in December. As I am staying in June, not sure if this will affect me either way - but curious anyway.
I think using points at Marriott timeshare is a GREAT value. One cannot use travel package certs at a time share. It has to be normal points.
Dec 9, 2007 | 6:41 pm
#21
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,614
The nice thing about the Ren in Aruba is that you can return from the beach, shower and change and then easily walk to about 15 decent restaurants.
Dec 9, 2007 | 6:47 pm
#22
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,614
I never knew that points could be redeemed at Ritz properties.
Thanks!!
Dec 9, 2007 | 6:55 pm
#23
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cockeysville, MD
Programs: Marriott Rewards Lifetime Titanium, Amex Plat, Hertz Gold 5*, National Exec, AA Plat
Posts: 9,502
Socrates, please help me with how to book MR award nights at Ritz properties. How is this done? I won't bore you with my bona fides other than to state that I have been in the program since the early '80's and the first three digits of my account are "000".
I never knew that points could be redeemed at Ritz properties.
Thanks!!
I never knew that points could be redeemed at Ritz properties.
Thanks!!
Dec 9, 2007 | 7:33 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2004
Programs: Marriott Platinum Delta Platinum AA Platinum
Posts: 578
Yes you can either call Marriott Rewards or Ritz reservations directly to make the booking then Marriott Rewards to order the certificates...sometimes I have called Marriott and there are no rooms available and then called the Ritz and they show them available...so be aware of that...either can make the reservation for you. Then a week prior, I have them send the certificates directly to the Ritz...I always call before to ensure the Ritz has received them to ensure a smooth check in process. Please note that the points are much higher to stay at a Ritz. For example I am using 250k points for 7 night at the Ritz in Cayman but that is a higher tier hotel compared to the Ritz in Jamaica where it would be 175k.
Dec 9, 2007 | 7:41 pm
#25
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: York, PA
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