Thanks again to everyone. I'm really starting to think AMS might be the place - right time of year, good hotel, . I hadn't even thought of that and now it seems to make so much sense. I might try to do AMS and something beach-oriented in the same week. Maybe Barcelona or Greece or even Phuket.

Thanks again.

BTW - To the poster touting the Pittsburgh Ren - it's an awesome hotel. Will be there for work in the next few weeks!

And the poster touting Vegas - which Marriott property do you like in Vegas? I usually stay on the strip, at Bally's, Ceasar's or Paris, but would be curious if there is a viable Marriott property nearby.