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    Westin Lagunamar extra fees for MVC Trust point reservations?

    Hoping someone who has recently traded into Lagunamar with MVC Trust points has insight into this. The Westin Vacation Club Resort Advisory gives this information: HOSPITALITY TAX AND ENVIRONMENTAL TAX The State of Quintana Roo assesses a hospitality tax that is due upon check-out: Studio...
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    Newbie Looking for Timeshare Advice on MVC!

    Hello everyone. I just joined and am looking for guidance on timeshares within the Marriott Vacation Club network, and timeshares in general. I don't own any timeshares, but do own a deeded fractional ownership vacation property. I've been considering a timeshare for many years, but haven't...
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    Best value outside of Mexico

    Hey Aloha, Could someone please either direct me to the best thread for my question or please answer, what is the best Westin resale (price per point / MF per point) outside of Lagunamar? Owning in Mexico is nerve racking to me, whether unfounded or not. Also, things keep changing and it's...
  4. susan28

    Lagunamar Building preference

    Hi were scheduled to visit Lagunamar later this month. one of the previous times we stayed there we were put in a building that was very close to the Aqua’s air conditioning system. It was incredibly loud - It was impossible to have a conversation on the balcony. does anyone know which...
  5. md8287

    Westin Lagunamar in Cancun - 11/16-23

    1 BR Premium Oceanview Villa available for 11/16-11/23 for $800. Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort in Cancun. We have two available for these dates at this price each.
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    Lagunamar- 2 days left to rescind, good deal?

    So, just got back stateside and diving into whether or not it was worth it. Here’s what we got: Westin Lagunamar $17,400 2bd EOY Maintenance: ~$550 81,000 StarOptions The way we calculated, it would pay for itself in 4-6 trips and utilizing the Interval Deals for extra weeks of vacationing...
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    Westin Lagunamar Cancun 2Bdr/2Ba Dec 8-15 $500

    Last minute cancellation. 2 Bedroom Lockoff (1-Bdr King + Studio Queen). Sleeps 8 with 2 Queen sofa beds. Full kitchen and Lanai on each side. Typical rate is about $2500. Fantastic resort in Hotel Zone. Sorry for the duplicate post, but couldn’t edit the original to reduce the price.
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    Westin Lagunamar Cancun 2Bdr/2Ba Dec 8-15 $700

    Last minute cancellation. 2 Bedrooom Lockoff (1-Bdr King + Studio Queen). Sleeps 8. Full Kitchen and Lanai in each side. Typical rate is about $2500. Fantastic resort in the Hotel Zone.
  9. md8287

    Thanksgiving in Cancun - Westin Lagunamar 11/18-25

    Last minute cancelation gets you a huge deal on a vacation at Westin Lagunamar in Cancun. $700 or Best Offer for 1 BR Premium Villa that accommodates up to 4 people. If you want more space just ask as I may be able to get a 2BR Villa as well. All Villas at Westin Lagunamar have an Ocean View.
  10. md8287

    Westin Lagunamar Cancun, July 8-15th

    Last minute availability for our "Deluxe 1BR Villa" (aka Deluxe Studio) at the Westin Lagunamar. This is our home resort and reservation in hand. $700 for the week - TUG Member exclusive rate for July 8-15th, 2017. Simple contract and Payment by PayPal transfer or credit card. Please private...
  11. dioxide45

    SPG Points for Incidental Spending

    We just completed a stay at Lagunamar for 13 nights. While we didn't spend a lot at the resort, we did have $6827 Peso spending at different food and beverage outlets on property (Duna, Viento, Oceano) and $30 Peso spending at the Tierra Marketplace. It looks like the SPG points have posted and...
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    Westin Lagunamar Cancun - $700 5/27/17 - 6/3/17 - Memorial Day week

    Friends cancelled on us so we're splitting lockoff - we'll be using the 1BR side, but renting the studio lockoff with separate locked entrance. Please e-mail llacy@cfl.rr.com or call 407-716-9470. Sleeps 4 max. Incredible property. For more details, see...
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    Westin Lagunamar question

    I am interested in buying a lagunamar 2 bedroom...platinum plus....ideally i want to go presidents week..... 1. how easy is it to get presidents week assuming i call the day it comes out 2. what is a fair price for an EOY 3. how easy is it to rent out the studio if i need to only use the 1...
  14. OKPACIFIC

    Information from Lagunamar Owners update

    Thought I would just pass along some tidbits from our owners update during our recent trip to the Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort. By the way, it is a very nice resort, I wonder why it took us so long to visit it! Of course, there is plenty of room for both parties misunderstanding the...
  15. dioxide45

    2017 Reservation Strategy

    Pulling this question from the old thread I resurrected. I have a few questions about our strategy for booking 2017 StarOption reservations. We currently have a 13 night Westin Lagunamar reservation for may using 2017 StarOptions. We are also looking to go to Maui the first week of December in...
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