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Re: impact of more people in the new towers (by Gregory S.):

I recently stayed at the resort (March 3 - 10, 2007). I did not experience the over crowding at the main pool area. There were chairs available at all time when I wanted to use the pool.

The new tower will definitely add a lot to the resort. The Lahaina Tower will open in July 2007. I think this is going to be a great addition for the resort. I think the additional pool will accomodate the people that are there. Hopefully the kids will be drawn to the larger central pool leaving a little peace and quiet for the older folks at the smaller pool. With the focus of the play areas in the central pool I am sure all the kids will congregate there.

Of greater concern would be the continued construction on the property. With your islandview at Thanksgiving I would avoid the Molikai Tower as I would expect they will be clearing that side of the property for up and coming construction of the Napili Towers. So be sure to request Lanai Tower, high floor! The bonus is that you will get a poolview you didn't have before.

Regarding the comment of the response... the bedding in the Molikai Tower was just replaced, and on going renovation of the Lanai Tower upgrading bedding will continue during the "slower" times when they can schedule it. (I know this because I attended the owners meeting in October of 2006.)

The pricing differential will shake out once the building opens. You can see the majority of the people who have "for rent" listing are renting their "lock out" units. I see this as something that Marriott has used as a selling tool in their presentation. They have told people to "use the income from the lockout to pay your maintance", then you are essentially "vacationing for free" every year. Well this doesn't always work that way. And as anything, with "supply and demand" I expect these prices to drop the closer the date of the reservation gets... people will be want to "unload them".

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