FAMILY - Best FLORIDA or CARIBBEAN hotel
May 27, 2017, 9:50 pm
#16
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Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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May 28, 2017, 4:30 am
#17
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: New England
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Thanks for the thread as I am also on a mission to find something similar for week between xmas and new years or something in March of 2018. We tend to stay at MVC properties via the timeshare world, so that is what we are use to. But, I have all these MR points and really should try to use them.
My wish list:
* family friendly either with good pools or beach.
* warm weather
* 1BR or higher (I find most MVC only gives you studio option)
* US, Caribbean or Mexico
* Kitchen - need to cut down the cost of meals out (would consider lounge to help with this)
My wish list:
* family friendly either with good pools or beach.
* warm weather
* 1BR or higher (I find most MVC only gives you studio option)
* US, Caribbean or Mexico
* Kitchen - need to cut down the cost of meals out (would consider lounge to help with this)
May 28, 2017, 6:18 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 50
Thanks for the thread as I am also on a mission to find something similar for week between xmas and new years or something in March of 2018. We tend to stay at MVC properties via the timeshare world, so that is what we are use to. But, I have all these MR points and really should try to use them.
My wish list:
* family friendly either with good pools or beach.
* warm weather
* 1BR or higher (I find most MVC only gives you studio option)
* US, Caribbean or Mexico
* Kitchen - need to cut down the cost of meals out (would consider lounge to help with this)
My wish list:
* family friendly either with good pools or beach.
* warm weather
* 1BR or higher (I find most MVC only gives you studio option)
* US, Caribbean or Mexico
* Kitchen - need to cut down the cost of meals out (would consider lounge to help with this)
May 28, 2017, 6:46 am
#19
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: BDL, BOS
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Make sure you consider the Marriott Autograph French Leave Resort on Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Their oceanfront villas have full kitchens. And the French Leave beach is the most beautiful beach I've ever seen - practically private and miles of soft pink sand.
Yiu can book for 36,000 points a night utilizing the 5th night free. The villas with kitchens might require a cash upgrade.
Yiu can book for 36,000 points a night utilizing the 5th night free. The villas with kitchens might require a cash upgrade.
Thanks for the
thread as I am also on a mission to find something similar for week between xmas and new years or something in March of 2018. We tend to stay at MVC properties via the timeshare world, so that is what we are use to. But, I have all these MR points and really should try to use them.
My wish list:
* family friendly either with good pools or beach.
* warm weather
* 1BR or higher (I find most MVC only gives you studio option)
* US, Caribbean or Mexico
* Kitchen - need to cut down the cost of meals out (would consider lounge to help with this)
thread as I am also on a mission to find something similar for week between xmas and new years or something in March of 2018. We tend to stay at MVC properties via the timeshare world, so that is what we are use to. But, I have all these MR points and really should try to use them.
My wish list:
* family friendly either with good pools or beach.
* warm weather
* 1BR or higher (I find most MVC only gives you studio option)
* US, Caribbean or Mexico
* Kitchen - need to cut down the cost of meals out (would consider lounge to help with this)
May 28, 2017, 8:55 am
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May 28, 2017, 2:15 pm
#22
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ritz lauderdale, bal harbour, cayman have condo residences in inventory
if tons of points, starwood has Ws including south beach, not sure re st regis bal harbour
scrub island still autograph? not sure whats in hotel inventory vs rental
if tons of points, starwood has Ws including south beach, not sure re st regis bal harbour
scrub island still autograph? not sure whats in hotel inventory vs rental
May 28, 2017, 2:34 pm
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Cheers.
May 29, 2017, 9:12 am
#25
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Location: SDF
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We recently enjoyed a week at one of the Marriott Vacation Club properties near West Palm Beach. It was on an island, it had beach access, multiple pools, activities for the kids and an easy drive to many, many restaurants and other activities in the West Palm Beach area. We used points for a two bedroom unit that also included a full kitchen, two bathrooms and a living room. It is a great option for a family of four or five depending on the age of the kids.
May 29, 2017, 12:44 pm
#26
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: New England
Posts: 485
How were you able to do this? Was a 2 BR just an option when booking with MRP? I have been searching MCV inventory and even off season weeks only offer up 1BR units.
May 29, 2017, 2:11 pm
#27
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Report today on Hollywood Marriott near FLL:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28375249-post552.html
Cheers.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28375249-post552.html
Cheers.
May 29, 2017, 4:48 pm
#28
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We've stayed at the Marriotts in Curacao and St. Kitts, both of which we liked. I would go back to either, but our problem is the lack of direct flights. I hate wasting time on connecting flights on vacation...
I would also consider the JW Marriott or CasaMagna Marriott in Cancun (they are next door to each other.) We stayed at the CasaMagna and were very happy with our stay - we got an upgrade to oceanfront, top floor. We split time between the beach and pool, had a rate with breakfast included. All in all, it was a really great week. And don't be put off by Cancun being labeled a party destination, the two Marriotts are in a nice, quiet area.
I would also consider the JW Marriott or CasaMagna Marriott in Cancun (they are next door to each other.) We stayed at the CasaMagna and were very happy with our stay - we got an upgrade to oceanfront, top floor. We split time between the beach and pool, had a rate with breakfast included. All in all, it was a really great week. And don't be put off by Cancun being labeled a party destination, the two Marriotts are in a nice, quiet area.
We just got back from the JW Marriott in Cancun - it and the Marriott Casa Magna are next to each other. Excellent beach with waves. The JW Marriott has a cool pool layout that the whole family would like and very easy to grab a beach shelter with table any time of day. We had a Grand Ocean Suite that was a one bedroom, but no kitchen. They have a club level. When I made my booking, the Club level was open for MR points reservations.
Edit: Ritz Aruba Club level is really nice. Fun island if you like to do some beach off-road exploration on the back side of island (Rent a Jeep).
Last edited by pharmawalk; May 29, 2017 at 4:58 pm