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Re: Am I Wrong?
[Re: theonz]
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01/10/2016 11:55 PM
01/10/2016 11:55 PM
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Ritchard
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Why not? When you get to the desk mention that you have stayed that many times, and ask the desk person nicely and respectfully if they can do anything for you. Use their first name. Look them in the eye.
I have got upgraded on airlines and at hotels many times just for asking nicely.
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Re: Am I Wrong?
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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01/10/2016 11:59 PM
01/10/2016 11:59 PM
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Posts: 14,649 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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Many go several times a year......just sayin' <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
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"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Am I Wrong?
[Re: SXMScubaman]
#81374
01/11/2016 12:02 AM
01/11/2016 12:02 AM
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Posts: 13,143 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
islandgem
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Many people visit SXM two or three times a year so this coming trip could very well be his 23 rd. stay at this resort. Don't assume everyone only visits once a year like you do.
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Re: Am I Wrong?
[Re: theonz]
#81376
01/11/2016 02:03 AM
01/11/2016 02:03 AM
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Posts: 4,701 Newtown, CT
kim
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theonz said: We love SXM First trip was in July 1999....our trip in January 2016 will be the 23rd. All have been with Sonesta GreatBay/Maho with one year at Mary's Boon. My question is ....with 22 stays at Sonesta, should we be entitled to any kind of a upgrade? Or am I totally off base. Entitled - No
Last edited by kim; 01/11/2016 02:06 AM.
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Re: Am I Wrong?
[Re: theonz]
#81377
01/11/2016 07:01 AM
01/11/2016 07:01 AM
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,540 Ohio
ruralcarrier
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Like kim said...entitled=NO, but it never hurts to ask. Often in situations like yours the key is the correct approach and with the right person.
Traveling in January might be even tougher for an upgrade as it is high season and many places are full or almost full. Asking ahead of time (on a space available case) would be a good idea also.
Loyalty does not seem to be viewed like it once was and that goes for everywhere. Unless the business is actually tracking your loyalty and has a stated loyalty rewards program, I would not expect anything in today's world.
In 25 years (1991-2016) I have made over 40 visits (that would really throw the math off!!). Other than sometimes being recognized by people I have dealt with in the past, it is business as usual.
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Re: Am I Wrong?
[Re: theonz]
#81381
04/26/2016 08:49 PM
04/26/2016 08:49 PM
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Posts: 82,832 Central Florida!
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For September, you could look at my favorite, Beachside Villas. Your own condo, right ON the beach, one of the best beaches on the island, for $175 a night or so. Check it out...
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