LEX Horse & Bourbon DO VIII, April 8-10 2016
Jan 23, 2016, 12:00 pm
#46
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, CM Plat, Amex Plat, Hertz CP, Hyatt Globalist, SPG Gold, Vons Club
Posts: 6,852
I will have say I'm in the "Interested" Category. Its the end of my Sons Spring Break. College Acceptance and potential visits may prevail (or someother "Family" thing) It would be a last minute decision under the circumstances. I do have a hankering for some Burbon Tasting! So let's see.. Thanks Win for the update..
Jan 23, 2016, 2:06 pm
#48
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
Any possibility of a distillery tour or two on Saturday morning for those of us who won't be arriving until Friday evening?
-FlyerBeek
-FlyerBeek
Jan 23, 2016, 7:17 pm
#51
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,192
I will have say I'm in the "Interested" Category. Its the end of my Sons Spring Break. College Acceptance and potential visits may prevail (or someother "Family" thing) It would be a last minute decision under the circumstances. I do have a hankering for some Burbon Tasting! So let's see.. Thanks Win for the update..
There is always October!
My parents remember you and are looking forward to another visit!
Jan 23, 2016, 8:47 pm
#52
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
Posts: 21,371
Jan 24, 2016, 9:09 am
#53
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2008
Location: CHA, MAN;
Programs: Delta DM 1 MM; Hz PC
Posts: 11,169
Jan 25, 2016, 11:31 pm
#54
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,233
Thank you for setting the dates. I plan on joining the group this Spring.
I am booked at the Staybridge Suites that just popped up today on the IHG Pointbreaks list. I just checked and it is still available* for those interested:
http://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels...lp/hoteldetail
IMO the 4Points is perfectly acceptable and a very good deal on points (I will probably be cancelling a reservation there), but this IHG deal/hotel is a solid improvement.
*Edit to Add-
There looks to be restrictions/protections on check-in days and/or length of stay. Thurs-Sun works (3 nights), Fri-Mon works (3 nights), and longer stays work, but Fri-Sun or single nights look unbookable.
I am booked at the Staybridge Suites that just popped up today on the IHG Pointbreaks list. I just checked and it is still available* for those interested:
http://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels...lp/hoteldetail
IMO the 4Points is perfectly acceptable and a very good deal on points (I will probably be cancelling a reservation there), but this IHG deal/hotel is a solid improvement.
*Edit to Add-
There looks to be restrictions/protections on check-in days and/or length of stay. Thurs-Sun works (3 nights), Fri-Mon works (3 nights), and longer stays work, but Fri-Sun or single nights look unbookable.
Last edited by CokeandTaco; Jan 26, 2016 at 12:03 am
Jan 26, 2016, 1:10 pm
#55
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,192
Thank you for setting the dates. I plan on joining the group this Spring.
I am booked at the Staybridge Suites that just popped up today on the IHG Pointbreaks list. I just checked and it is still available* for those interested:
http://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels...lp/hoteldetail
IMO the 4Points is perfectly acceptable and a very good deal on points (I will probably be cancelling a reservation there), but this IHG deal/hotel is a solid improvement.
*Edit to Add-
There looks to be restrictions/protections on check-in days and/or length of stay. Thurs-Sun works (3 nights), Fri-Mon works (3 nights), and longer stays work, but Fri-Sun or single nights look unbookable.
I am booked at the Staybridge Suites that just popped up today on the IHG Pointbreaks list. I just checked and it is still available* for those interested:
http://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels...lp/hoteldetail
IMO the 4Points is perfectly acceptable and a very good deal on points (I will probably be cancelling a reservation there), but this IHG deal/hotel is a solid improvement.
*Edit to Add-
There looks to be restrictions/protections on check-in days and/or length of stay. Thurs-Sun works (3 nights), Fri-Mon works (3 nights), and longer stays work, but Fri-Sun or single nights look unbookable.
Jan 27, 2016, 7:11 am
#56
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
+1 at Staybridge.
Although 4Points is a steal at 3K, Staybridge is nicer and has breakfast included. Plus 5K IHG is a better deal.
Although 4Points is a steal at 3K, Staybridge is nicer and has breakfast included. Plus 5K IHG is a better deal.
Jan 27, 2016, 8:15 am
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,192
Maybe we should switch to the Staybridge. For cash it appears to be $200+, so 5K points is a helluva deal.
I would peg 5K IHG at about half the value of 3000 SPG or less.
So I am reserving at both for now. Booked a suite for the same points as a regular room.
Thanks to CokeandTaco for the tip!
I would peg 5K IHG at about half the value of 3000 SPG or less.
So I am reserving at both for now. Booked a suite for the same points as a regular room.
Thanks to CokeandTaco for the tip!
Last edited by toomanybooks; Jan 27, 2016 at 8:22 am
Jan 27, 2016, 11:24 am
#59
Moderator: CommunityBuzz!, OMNI, OMNI/PR, and OMNI/Games & FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ORD (MDW stinks)
Programs: UAMM, AAMM & ExPlat, Marriott lifetime Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 23,506
Jan 27, 2016, 1:26 pm
#60
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,192