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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Oct 17, 20, 1:12 pm
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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort [Master Thread]
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$500 adult $250 kids 2-11 free under 2
$500 adult
$250 kids 2-11
free under 2
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Oct 17, 20, 12:39 am
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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort [Master Thread]
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No apparent fee in my case [age 9] other than...
No apparent fee in my case [age 9] other than seaplane, which is half of adult fare. Just weird that the price jumps up with the SNA. Will contact the hotel after they reopen to get to the bottom of...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Oct 14, 20, 8:14 am
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Bonvoy App down?
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Sam P. Goodman
This. I consistently have issues with it across...
This. I consistently have issues with it across multiple devices. Android iOS. Wifi and 4G. Perform a search for a hotel....nothing. Close app try again. Sometimes success...Sometimes not.
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Oct 9, 20, 12:33 am
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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort [Master Thread]
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Sam P. Goodman
I have a stay booked here next March for 2 adults...
I have a stay booked here next March for 2 adults and a child. We have 10 nights planned and are hoping to split time between an overwater villa and a beach villa. I've been playing around with two...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jun 4, 20, 9:38 pm
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Best Marriott/Starwood hotel on Big Island / Kauai?
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Sam P. Goodman
Thank you both!
Thank you both!
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jun 3, 20, 11:57 pm
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Best Marriott/Starwood hotel on Big Island / Kauai?
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Yes
Yes
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jun 3, 20, 7:35 pm
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Best Marriott/Starwood hotel on Big Island / Kauai?
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Have a Big Island trip planned for December. ...
Have a Big Island trip planned for December. Currently holding award reservations at both Westin Hapuna and Marriott Waikoloa and trying to decide which one is best for us (2 adults and a...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
May 6, 20, 11:07 pm
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Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
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Well, if we make a trip there with our kid, we'll...
Well, if we make a trip there with our kid, we'll wait until she's old enough to meet the property age minimum, bring plenty of things to keep her entertained, and do our best to make sure she's not...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
May 4, 20, 8:13 pm
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Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
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Just discovered #1...
Just discovered #1 (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) a couple of days ago while playing around on the app. Had a trip to Oman and UAE planned for June. Kid is...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Mar 31, 20, 11:01 pm
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Marriott Fiji Momi Bay [Master Thread]
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Sam P. Goodman
We were there a couple of weeks ago and quite...
We were there a couple of weeks ago and quite enjoyed it until we had to scamper home early due to Fiji Airways shutting down. I may write a full review at some point, but we thought it was worthy...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Mar 29, 20, 11:47 am
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Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel [Master Thread]
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Sam P. Goodman
I was there for a night last week, but everything...
I was there for a night last week, but everything was closed so I don't know what the hours would normally be. Tough to say what next Feb will look like.
I was happy with our stay. Upgraded to an...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Mar 20, 20, 4:52 pm
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Temporary closure/restriction of LOUNGES, RESTAURANTS & FACILITIES due to Covid-19
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Sam P. Goodman
We're currently at Marriott Momi Bay in...
We're currently at Marriott Momi Bay in Fiji...bordering on Instagram Influencer-level stranded :rolleyes:. Several facilities were shuttered yesterday, including all pools, gym, kids club,...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 20, 20, 8:20 pm
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Hotel Punta Islita, Autograph Collection, Costa Rica [Master Thread]
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We were there a couple of years ago on an award...
We were there a couple of years ago on an award stay with our then-six year old. It was a busy time and they had nothing to upgrade us to so we were in a standard room with 2 double beds for 5...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 13, 20, 10:27 pm
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Four Points Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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Sam P. Goodman
Four Points Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjcfv-four-points-santa-cruz-scotts-valley/
Relatively new property and I couldn't find a master thread, so here goes...We had a two night stay there last...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 12, 20, 12:51 pm
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Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort, Kona, Big Island of Hawaii 2007 on [Master Thread]
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Leaving Marriott to become an Outrigger... ...
Leaving Marriott to become an Outrigger...
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/02/11/breaking-news/outrigger-to-acquire-sheraton-kona-resort-spa-at-keauhou-bay/
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 11, 20, 9:05 pm
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Papaya Playa Project, Tulum, Mexico, Design Hotel [Master Thread]
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Sam P. Goodman
We had plans to stay a couple of years ago, but...
We had plans to stay a couple of years ago, but ended up passing. It was partly due to the bad TA reviews and partly the fact that we were scheduled to be there for the full moon. They do a monthly...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Feb 7, 20, 10:22 am
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Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand [Master Thread]
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Sam P. Goodman
Not sure what you're expecting them to do, but...
Not sure what you're expecting them to do, but you might reach out to the hotel directly so you can decide if what they're doing is satisfactory to you.
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 30, 20, 3:58 pm
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Scooter in Club Lounge
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I don't know that it's one justifying the other...
I don't know that it's one justifying the other as much as one instance of bad behavior doesn't necessarily justify banning a group of people. When a kid misbehaves, there are instantly calls for...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 27, 20, 10:17 am
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Hotel Punta Islita, Autograph Collection, Costa Rica [Master Thread]
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Interesting development. We have a return trip...
Interesting development. We have a return trip planned for October. My confirmation [booked in Nov. 2019] has a note that indicates activities, including zipline, are included. Will make sure to...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Jan 3, 20, 10:01 am
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Issues, glitches and data inconsistencies with the 2019-2020 rollover process
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Sam P. Goodman
Glad it's not just me. Had a 5 night stay at...
Glad it's not just me. Had a 5 night stay at year's end that put me over the hump. Stay posted correctly [though I'm back to 15 nights with the new year], but can't choose yet. Not surprising and my...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Dec 4, 19, 11:14 pm
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Former SPG hotels that still sport the SPG logo
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Sam P. Goodman
I stayed at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort...
I stayed at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas a couple of months ago and one of the light posts in the pool area had label tape on it indicating it was property of Starwood. Kind of odd, but...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Nov 14, 19, 7:54 pm
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Are USB ports on Night Stands Safe To Use in Hotel Rooms For Charging?
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Sam P. Goodman
I usually find a double layer of aluminum foil on...
I usually find a double layer of aluminum foil on the noggin makes me feel a lot safer.
YMMV
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Oct 24, 19, 12:03 am
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Andaman, Langkawi, Malaysia [Master Thread] [CLOSED DUE TO FIRE JAN 2021]
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Sam P. Goodman
We had that end suite a few years ago. Looks like...
We had that end suite a few years ago. Looks like they've trimmed the trees some...better views and less privacy now.
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Oct 15, 19, 8:56 pm
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St Regis Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia [Master Thread]
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192,963
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Sam P. Goodman
Worth it? They comped it! In all...
Worth it? They comped it!
In all seriousness, sounds like you had a great stay. It's been 8+ years since our stay there. Back then, they were stingy with upgrades. Don't know if we'll be back as...
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Marriott | Marriott Bonvoy
Sep 14, 19, 12:39 am
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Let’s talk about alternatives to the SPG Amex after the massive Marriott devaluation
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Sam P. Goodman
I've switched to Chase Ultimate Rewards for all...
I've switched to Chase Ultimate Rewards for all but Marriott spend (Amex). Sapphire Reserve for travel and dining. Freedom for everything else. Prior to all this, it was all SPG Amex. My points...
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