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minky1225 · 07-25-2011, 07:14 PM

Hey my Aruba buddies! I wanted to know if any of you have stayed in the Tradewinds section of the Marriott. Any pros/cons you care to share?

Thanks in advance

*Andrea J.* · 07-25-2011, 07:19 PM

one of the PROS is that TRADEWINDS have a section of "reserved beach and palapas"
LUCKY DUCKS.

cindyo · 09-10-2011, 09:06 AM

Has anyone on the board here stayed at the Trade Winds part of Marriott Stellaris? We were offered an upgrade and wanted to know if the $$ is worth it. Looks interesting, but not sure about the $.
Thanks, cindyo

Dub · 09-12-2011, 12:52 PM

The rooms are exactly the same. Bottled water in the room is free. There's a decent buffet for breakfast - coffee, tea, juices, oatmeal, eggs, bacon or sausage, bagels, toast, fresh fruit. Lunch is also a buffet with small wraps, tea sandwiches, soup and 1 or 2 desserts. The cocktail hour(s) has top shelf liquor, good wine and an assortment of samples from each of the onsite restaurants as well as cheese, crackers and bread. There wasn't as much variety this year as in the past (lots of chorizo sausage!) IMO, the Tradewinds part of the beach is the least appealing as it's where the boats unload/pack up the rafts and water sports but that's just me.

cindyo · 09-12-2011, 06:05 PM

Thank you Dub..you helped make our decision !

robbg · 10-10-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minky1225

Hey my Aruba buddies! I wanted to know if any of you have stayed in the Tradewinds section of the Marriott. Any pros/cons you care to share? D

Tradewinds is a "hotel within a hotel". It is on the top floor of the Marriott. Benefits are

1. All the rooms are nice
2. Special section of beach and Palapas, also a special attendant - you can sign up for a Palapa for the whole day.
3. Special concierge to make reservations recommendations etc.
4. They serve breakfast, lunch, and "cocktail hour" in their lounge. You could conceivably eat ALL your meals there (and some do). Free drinks, soda, including to take back to your room.
5. They treat you like a king/queen.

But it doesn't come cheaply. Also, forget about Marriott Gold/Platinum. AFAIK nobody gets a free upgrade.

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	one of the PROS is that TRADEWINDS have a section of "reserved beach and palapas" LUCKY DUCKS. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	? Stellaris TradeWinds Accomodations Has anyone on the board here stayed at the Trade Winds part of Marriott Stellaris? We were offered an upgrade and wanted to know if the $$ is worth it. Looks interesting, but not sure about the $. Thanks, cindyo Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in

09-12-2011, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dub Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	The rooms are exactly the same. Bottled water in the room is free. There's a decent buffet for breakfast - coffee, tea, juices, oatmeal, eggs, bacon or sausage, bagels, toast, fresh fruit. Lunch is also a buffet with small wraps, tea sandwiches, soup and 1 or 2 desserts. The cocktail hour(s) has top shelf liquor, good wine and an assortment of samples from each of the onsite restaurants as well as cheese, crackers and bread. There wasn't as much variety this year as in the past (lots of chorizo sausage!) IMO, the Tradewinds part of the beach is the least appealing as it's where the boats unload/pack up the rafts and water sports but that's just me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook cindyo likes this.

09-12-2011, 06:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	Thank you Dub..you helped make our decision ! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in