I would like to try to book a week at Marriott Phuket for a family member's honeymoon next February (2026). I already checked and the dates do not coincide with Chinese New Year but it is high season with the demand curve. Have people had success putting in a request on II for a certain week or a few weeks during high season or should I bite the bullet and book it in a month using points? Also, I'm assuming I would put in a request for either Mai Khao Beach or Phuket Beach Club. Any preference on the two in case I book with points?
Jan
For a honeymoon. I would definitely recommend Phuket Beach Club, as it is on the seafront in lush tropical gardens and shares all the facilities of the co-located JW hotel.
Mai Khao resort is also very good, but 5 minutes walk to the seafront.
We own at PBC, but we have also successfully exchanged there through Interval many times over the years.
That has always been in November / December though.
February, even when not at Chinese New Year, is highest demand so more challenging to book especially through Interval but can be with Points too.
So personally I would book with Points as soon as inventory opens up.
Good luck.