Comments on: Beach recovery reaches the Marriotts

By: Sasha Halter

Sasha Halter — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:03:03 +0000

Steve, the Casa Magna just pushed their re-open date from June 1 to June 21. We’re booked through cheapcaribbean.com on June 27. I really do not want to be bumped to another hotel (because I’m unsure where they’ll send us).

I’m feeling a bit anxious. Do you have any inside knowledge if it appears they will make their new schedule? I’ve called Marriott and cheap caribbean and of course - no answers.

By: Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 20:42:56 +0000

Ellen - the JWM’s website says they have "a goal to re-open on May 15th…," but does not seem to discount another possible slippage. I do suggest you call their Central Reservations office at (800) 228-9290 for advice.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 20:03:32 +0000

Have reservations for the Oasis Beach on 4/18 - 4/25

Just wanted an update on the motel and the beach there.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:15:58 +0000

Hi Steve, I have a reservation for the JW Marriott for May 18. I just read that they have moved their opening from May 1 to May 15. I am wondering if I should book a back-up reservation. What are your thoughts? Thank you!

By: Julissa Atkins

Julissa Atkins — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:17:42 +0000

Steve, Thank you for the prompt reply. I am happy to see the progress on the JW, I just felt a great sense of relief with the March 5th photo you have provided. THANK YOU!!

We are so excited to be able to come out to 'Can't-Cun', as my 2 year old daughter calls it!

Best of luck to you all... keep up the great work, and see you soon!

Julissa

By: Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 16:48:21 +0000

Julissa - I think you must've missed this photo (taken on March 5th). A much better scenario for your family vacation, I reckon! (The JWM is the taller building - just past the CasaMagna in the foreground).

The JW Marriott is scheduled to re-open on May 1st.

By: Julissa Atkins

Julissa Atkins — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 06:09:07 +0000

Hi Steve, Just found out about this after wilma updated website of yours. Thank you so much!

We will be staying at the JW Marriott with our 4 children on June 3rd. Just seen your photo of this "NO" Beachfront property. Not sure what to do, from all the info I have gathered I know they are working hard to get it back and running.

Just wondering if I should consider another hotel? My kids love the beach and it would be disappointing if they cant just walk out to one.

Any additional comments would be appreciated.

Concerned mom of four, Julissa

By: Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 23:01:05 +0000

Rachel…thank you. I’m so grateful to you all for the positive feedback.

If I haven’t answered your particular question, it’s because I’m still working on it…

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 22:51:40 +0000

Thanks for all the information that you share.

My daughter and I come to Cancun every summer for a week. The city and the people have a special place in our hearts.

It is wonderful to be able to see what is happening in the recovery.

Can't wait to see with my own eyes, the middle of May.

Keep up the good work.

By: Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:01:22 +0000

Sandy - I’ve brought forward my guesstimates by a few three days or so. They are making impressive progress.

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 04:57:07 +0000

Steve, you are the man!! I appreciate your updates - keep up the good work. I’m surprised to see hotel demoliton going on. I see that there are at least 3 hotels being demolished, with one resort stating they will build a 15 story facility by the end of 2006… It seems that Cancun is changing at a pretty fair pace - can you give additional info on the building being demolished, and what will replace them.

Thanks!

By: chaz

chaz — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 04:21:13 +0000

all right thanks alot steve!!!

By: Sandy Turak

Sandy Turak — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 23:19:55 +0000

Steve, We are coming down on March 23rd and staying (4th spring break in a row) at the Avalon Baccara.

We know there is NO BEACH whatsoever as my nephew just got back 3 days ago.

Just wanted to say "thanks" for your site. I will keep checking until we leave to check the beach recovery progress. We are not expecting a beach, but we will be thrilled if there is even a tiny one.

Thanks again.

By: Jason Young

Jason Young — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 22:18:09 +0000

BTW, thanks for the site, Steve!! I’m not really worried at all about the beach, I just hope the hotel doesn’t push back their reopen date because of some other issue. Right now they are supposed to open June 1st. I can’t worry too much though, I got a great deal on a week there compared to last year!