Just Back from Marriott's Frenchman's Cove

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We just got back from Thanksgiving week at MFC. The units are lovely, pool is nice, beach is adequate....great kids club, lots to do, etc. HOWEVER, there is one HUGE drawback and that is that Marriott never planned for (or intends to secure) a generator. We lost power for 24 hours (4 hours at a time is apparently more usual). The resort did not even have sufficient back-up for the emergency lights, which created an enourmous hazard for all (it was pitch black). They ended up dropping glow sticks all over the place, which was hardly adequate and certainly not up to code. I'll be writing my letter today. Until this is addressed, I certainly would not recommend purchasing here. It is, however, lovely to visit.

Best,
HLIW

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I am not certain but did not think Marriott would be able to get away with this under current regs., including those for USVI. Have you contacted any government agencies yet?



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I did not, but know definitively that this was reported to local government authorities including the firemarshall.