LuxuryResort

1month ago

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Hotel Xcaret Mexico, mixed experience review

We recently stayed at Hotel Xcaret Mexico and had very mixed feelings about the experience. There’s no denying the property is absolutely stunning. The design, natural surroundings, and overall atmosphere are world class. However, the operational experience fell far short of...

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1month ago

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Are there “affordable” world-class luxury resorts?

Short answer: yes, but only under specific conditions. “World-class” and “affordable” rarely overlap at face value, but you can hit that <$2,000/night range if you optimize location, seasonality, and booking strategy. Where you actually find value 1. Southeast Asia (best overall...

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1month ago

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Impression Moxché by Secrets, honest review after a 6-night stay

Just returned from a 6-night stay at Impression Moxché by Secrets. Previously stayed at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, but this experience felt like a noticeable step up. The pools were a standout feature. The Impression side has quieter, less crowded pools, including rooftop...

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11d ago

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ihg reward nights points + cash pricing doesn’t make sense, why is cash so low value?

I’m trying to understand how booking with IHG Hotels & Resorts points works, but the pricing comparison is confusing me. I’m looking at a 4-night stay: Cash price: $1579.92 USD Points + cash: $1539.00 USD + 94,000 points (Reward Nights rate) So it looks like 94,000 points is...

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12d ago

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Osaka station hotel lounge review shows japanese marriott luxury at its peak

A Marriott International Ambassador in Japan shares a stay experience at the Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection, aiming to show how high the standards are for Marriott properties in Japan. They describe fully using elite benefits during the stay, including “Your24”...

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26d ago

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Four seasons puerto rico review: promising stay with minor improvements

Just completed a stay at Four Seasons Puerto Rico. We’ve previously stayed at Costa Rica (5 nights), Maui (5 nights), Philadelphia (1 night), and Orlando (1 night), never paying over $1700 per night. Booking through a preferred partner gave us discounts and hotel credits, which...

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