This is a BIG from me. I am relatively new in terms of using Marriott's travel package redemption for AA miles, but I absolute love it. Frankly, if not for AA"s lifetime status, I would not have used AA at all (since AS has a lower redemption chart). If not for AA, I would have sold the MVCI properties and spent my travel money somewhere else, NOT even a regular stay, which I have been happily paying Starwood. Now I need to think of a different strategy.... I will for sure let them know my voice.