It’s no secret that I love Marriott Vacation Club and the activities that they offer read like a phone book so why is it that I’ve been here at Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas for almost two days and I haven’t spent much time on the property? The answer is simple – they offer the best of both worlds. With endless on-site amenities, I could be here for a month and still not explore all of the possibilities but the off-site activities are equally plentiful. It’s a balancing act between spending time at one of the most beautiful resorts in the world and exploring the surroundings. Some of the best resorts are difficult to explore because they put the world at your finger tips. It’s like giving you Genie-like capabilities for the day. With all of those choices, how do you decide?
Normally at the end of my day, I like to write about everything that I experienced, keeping you in the loop as up-to-date as possible. Today, though, we saw the entire property via the free shuttle service, played in the games area, rode the complimentary shuttle to Beachcomber Cafe, had breakfast on the beach, went on a private Duffy Boat tour with Have Fun Tours, and we dined at Sabatino’s Restaurant. I’d be writing until tomorrow if I was going to share my day.
Tonight, you’ll need to settle for highlight photos and posts to follow soon.
Rising with the sun isn’t so bad when it looks like this.
Athena’s version of chess at 7 am.
Exploring the grounds via the complimentary shuttle service.
The view from Beachcomber Cafe.
My breakfast at Beachcomber Cafe.
Just one of the amazing sights during the Have Fun Tours Duffy Boat adventure.
Athena driving the Duffy Boat with Have Fun Tours.
My dinner at Sabatino’s Restaurant.
If that doesn’t look like a full day, wait until you see what I have planned for tomorrow!
Bucket List Publications 
Have you covered Bvlgari Hotel in Bali?
I heard it is one of the most expensive and hard to access hotels in this country…
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Wow, it looks like a wonderful place, where you are now.
If I remember right, I have only used Marriott Hotels in Dublin, Ireland, as I visited in 2004 together with my daughter. It was also luxury, but without the beaches 😀
Nice that both of you are feeling healthy again.
Irene
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Nice to see Athena back with you, enjoying the fun! 🙂
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Your blog reminds me……I NEED TO TRAVEL MORE!!!! I love it.
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Athena is darling!!! 🙂
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I remember those early starts to the day when traveling with small children. Good thing she is SO cute! 🙂
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My mouth is watering and it’s not only because of the food. Athena looks great driving the boat. 😀
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Glad you are enjoying your trip and your daughter is having the time of her life as well. Keep up all the happy traveling! Much love and light to you and have a blessed day.
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Wow..!! Aweasome ..
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Whoa, the sea lion (seal?) is amazing! Was that planned, or did he just pop up for a surprise visit?
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Somehow you made me ready for a trip and hungry all at once. That looks absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to read more. The chess picture is adorable 🙂
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It’s a tough choice–everything at your fingertips or exploring. I took my boys to Costa Rica, stayed at Villa Caletas–loved the hotel–but had an off-site adventure every day. It was the best of both worlds!
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Who wouldn’t want to learn chess this way? LOL. The sunrise is such a beautiful view
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It is funny. I work at resort yet I never stay in one. I am more of the “explore the unbeaten path” kind of traveler. However, this seems like a super relaxing experience. The food looks out of this world. It is going to be painful to return back to the grind!
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Amazing Blog,Keep going,Regards
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