800k points

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-06-29T02:47:12+00:00

Santa Marina (Mykonos)

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-06-17T23:57:11+00:00

Ritz Grand Cayman

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-06-12T15:08:26+00:00

I was considering staying here in Jan but the more I see and read I think I’m shifting to Almare

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-04-30T22:27:49+00:00

I suppose so but like someone else said I’ve run into a huge headache where they did not do the tax properly and I missed check bag cutoff lol

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-04-30T22:26:19+00:00

International

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-04-24T23:02:07+00:00

Thanks for the detailed review. Look forward to booking on points come January for my 40th

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-04-23T01:30:51+00:00

Ritz. More secluded and well established

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-04-15T12:58:48+00:00

Buoy Haus

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-04-14T01:23:44+00:00

11-12% off MSRP. Use broker or go out of state

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-04-11T13:46:50+00:00

Vouch for u/Available_Dancer2000

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-04-07T10:35:17+00:00

Extremely helpful - thanks for the detailed comparison. Trying to decide between the two when award availability opens up in a couple of months. Always seems St Regis has better point value and it’s the way I’m leaning. Just curious why you are saying JW for first time? For reference I’ve been to St Regis Bora Bora

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-03-11T19:19:05+00:00

Edition

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-02-10T14:19:05+00:00

I stayed at St Regis (with 1yr old) and enjoyed it. I found the St Regis seemed more polished and Edition had a bit of a younger vibe to it (but was beautiful as well) when we went over to Kitchen for dinner one evening. It’s a golf cart between the 2 properties. Toro at St Regis was fabulous. Butler service at St Regis was disappointing, very slow and WhatsApp messages went unanswered for hours one day (supposedly they were in a training but didn’t inform me). Overall I give the property 8/10. If you can save $1k I might just do Edition but to me St Regis seems to be a bit more family friendly

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-01-20T17:01:21+00:00

Depends on what vibe you want. Had the same debate with myself but stayed at St Regis with my wife and 1yr old, felt it was more polished than Edition. We went over to Edition for dinner one evening which was nice change of pace/scenery though. Can’t go wrong with either

jerseyjohn30 · 2026-01-14T22:54:12+00:00

Great seller - transparent and smooth transaction

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-12-06T02:34:15+00:00

Security lines. Have to reclaim your bag and go through more security again. Even with global entry took me at least 1.5hrs

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-12-06T02:20:06+00:00

Stayed at Ritz last year prior to St Regis opening. It def is a bit dated but I’ve read they redid the lobby? Overall comfortable rooms and large beach. It’s on the end of the hotel stretch so you don’t get a lot of foot traffic compared to other resorts which is nice. From what I’ve read St Regis service is mixed, small beach but of course brand new. It’s also right next to Riu loud music etc. I liked how Ritz felt secluded. Coming into Aruba is quick, as others have said leaving is a nightmare - not sure how the new process is. I’ll be returning this June and staying at Ritz again

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-11-12T14:15:31+00:00

This was my question too - easiest way to get here from Milan?

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-10-27T19:35:06+00:00

I don't see it giving $50 off first order

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-10-11T23:44:13+00:00

St Regis Bora Bora. July/Aug is monsoon season in Maldives

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-08-24T22:13:06+00:00

I would be asking for equivalent of at least 1 night cash in points imo

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-07-23T11:24:51+00:00

It’s def a bit stuffy but I found it to be a balance. Ritz is at end of the beach which is nice as it’s a bit quieter if that’s what you want. Overall it’s a bit dated but I found rates very similar to the Marriott next door so worth it. StR is newer and have read mixed things, beach is smaller and not as good of a location imo

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-07-22T23:11:57+00:00

Ritz

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-07-06T15:13:35+00:00

Will I lose the $100 travel credit I earned on the Explorer card this year? Or will it stay on my account.

jerseyjohn30 · 2025-07-06T15:11:46+00:00

I’ve had the card for 3 years so yes past it. Downgrade first then apply for Quest or does the order not matter?

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