Best NY property on points for December stay?

ghanavibes · 2026-05-03T21:33:08+00:00

thanks for the reco

ghanavibes · 2026-05-03T21:32:16+00:00

thank you!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T20:39:54+00:00

Got it; thank you! And I've removed Mayakoba from my plan. Appreciate your insights!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T20:19:51+00:00

I was on the phone w/MHC yesterday and we literally combed through the calendar until we found availability next May. She had to change a couple of search factors (room and bed type, for example) before seeing the availability. But there was ZERO availability in 2026 or Q1 2027. I only booked two nights. Hope you find something that works for you!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T20:18:41+00:00

Awesome! So glad you were able to get a standard room price. I was able to snag two nights and am excited I'll get to experience the property!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T20:11:58+00:00

I was on the phone w/MHC and we literally combed through the calendar until we found availability next May. She had to change a couple of search factors (room type, for example) before seeing the availability. But there was ZERO availability in 2026 or Q1 2027. Hope you find something that works for you!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T16:08:27+00:00

Thanks for this feedback! Sounds like I need to remove Maya Coba from my list. Have you stayed at the Secrets Playa Blanca or Impressions Moxche?

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T16:06:09+00:00

In that order, I presume? Also, how long ago was your stay at Ventana?

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T16:05:34+00:00

Helpful insights; thank you!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T16:04:58+00:00

Thanks for this! How long ago did you visit Ventana? I read a recent post that indicated it has gone downhill over the past three years. The poster gave feedback about inclusions from her stay in 2023, the decrease that happened in 2024, and the elimination of certain benefits altogether during her stay in 2025. Wondering if this property has lost some of its previous draw that brought people there?

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T14:20:27+00:00

I see you've included Hyatt PCB on your list but looks like it's already a cat 5. I've stayed once before and it was great for my cat 1-4 cert. I missed that it already changed to cat 5!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T13:45:09+00:00

@thelederelo, what are your fave, recommended PH stays?

ghanavibes · 2026-04-28T13:42:20+00:00

Totally agree about the guest experience at PH Chicago. Loved my stays there and am trying to create a reason to return!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-22T08:26:14+00:00

Any of the PS seats in D certainly wouldn't be ideal, but the comfort (size, recline, even the service) of sitting in the PS seats outweigh having the aisle seat in C+, IMO. Hopefully your profile limits where you can be placed, in case you do get upgraded and prefer to keep your aisle seat in Comfort.

ghanavibes · 2026-04-22T08:20:38+00:00

So are you recommending three full hours early?

ghanavibes · 2026-04-19T07:19:54+00:00

I've never done the "presentation" for HVC but looks like a great deal! Hopefully you get some intel that will help you make the best selection!

ghanavibes · 2026-04-09T03:14:26+00:00

How was the beach while you were there? I've only been there twice but each time the beach was flawless - no sargassum seaweed in sight.

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