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Re: BW Emerald v. Marriott Frechmans Cove
[Re: jagmansr]
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07/06/2015 11:08 PM
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A few years ago, we visited with another couple that insisted on using their M points. Arriving on different days, we stayed at EB for a night and they arrived the next day to stay at the Marriott. After visiting us at EB, they said they made a mistake. They felt like EB was more an island hotel with the laid back atmosphere that they wanted. Although they had a nice villa at Marriott, they said it could be anywhere, Miami, LA The bar is on the beach and has great food and drinks. What more do you want??
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Re: BW Emerald v. Marriott Frechmans Cove
[Re: Chriskal]
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07/08/2015 06:15 AM
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For one night, if the cost of the hotel and taxi to the ferry are lower with the Marriott option that would make sense just based on cost and you're still close to the Havensight area and town for the evening. But the BWEB or even the Island Beachcomber in Lindbergh are good choices to be a little closer to the ferry.
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.” -Anthony Bourdain
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Re: BW Emerald v. Marriott Frechmans Cove
[Re: crmoores]
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07/08/2015 08:19 AM
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RickG
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Island Beachcomber is "musty". Good beach bar. Check tripadvisor.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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Re: BW Emerald v. Marriott Frechmans Cove
[Re: RickG]
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07/08/2015 02:16 PM
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Yes, the rooms at both are iffy but the price point at IB is about 1/2 that of BW. We also like the IB beach bar, casual vibe and local flavor. But the BW is a nicer property and the room reviews are better today, and the OP can walk over to the IB the one afternoon/evening they're there.
"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.” -Anthony Bourdain
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Re: BW Emerald v. Marriott Frechmans Cove
[Re: AndyPIT]
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07/08/2015 11:50 PM
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Windward Passage does not suck with walking access to French Town. We're cheap. If Crystal Palace has room we love the elegance at a value. Best Western Caribe is okay for less than 12 hours and an 8AM flight.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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Re: BW Emerald v. Marriott Frechmans Cove
[Re: Manpot]
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07/09/2015 09:53 AM
07/09/2015 09:53 AM
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I was a little confused since we stayed at Frenchman's Reef/Morningstar last month.
Forgot there was a frenchman Cove.
All I can say is AVOID FR/MS. Terrible layout, can be EXTREMELY busy with conventions. long taxi drive, not close to anything, Typical "shipped in" hotel food, nothing local on the menu. lots of construction, jack hammers, saws and hammers, yuck!!etc...etc...
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