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Aruba Mariott bummer

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I just found out that the resort we will be staying at in Aruba will start major pool and outdoor renovations the day after we arrive. I am totally bummed out. We decided between many destinations we had in mind - if I knew this was going on, we would have chosen another. :-(
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  • kdimartino98kdimartino98
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    WOW!  that is a major downer.  Did you book through a travel agent?  If so, I would complain that he/she didn't advise you of this - its there job!  If not, why not see if you can cancel and reschedule either to another hotel or destination?  You can always go back to Aruba another time.
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  • magsugar13magsugar13 member
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    So, cancell it and make it somewhere else!
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  • princess91309princess91309
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    Which Marriot are you staying at I will be at the ocean Club in September and FI is going to be really upset if the pool is closed, ekkkkkk!!
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  • bparinebparine member
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    We are going there for our honeymoon in Sept, and just saw this too.  The pool at the main resort will be closed, but you will have access to the pool at the Ocean and Surf club, so its not like you won't have a pool.  Its all literally on the same grounds.  My aunt has a timeshare at the Ocean club and said their pool is great.
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     I would complain that he/she didn't advise you of this - its there job! The thing is she might not have known at the time they made the reservation.  Most hotels would not announce such things until a month or so out.  As things change and they do not want to turn away business if the project gets pushed back or something.But I agree it does suck. 






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  • rhondaerrhondaer
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    We had the same problem at a Hilton in the Caribbean last January.  We were supposed to have a club-level room for 9 days, all the amenities, etc. and they were having a renevation during that time, so they us booked for a regular room with no amenities.  I was reaaalllyy pi$$ed so I called Hilton directly and they made it right big time.  We had an ocean view suite, free breakfasts, free drinks, etc. I would have either your travel agent call Marriott or you can call if you made the reservation yourself. You'd be surprised what major hotel chains will do to keep your business.It does help that you know now, instead of getting there and discovering.Regardless of what happens, enjoy yourself and safe travels. 
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  • christinawnycchristinawnyc member
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    Is this the Marriott Resort & Stellaris? We are supposed to go there in October and I would be so bummed if this is the case. We upped our budget just to go there...
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