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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 7:12 am
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volkswankin
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Originally Posted by Jimgotkp
How about a place like Brazil?

Personally, I wouldn't try to use a lot of miles... If I were you I'd save those AA miles for a F redemption on CX... I'd also save some hotel points for a place like the Conrad, W Hong Kong, etc.
I would avoid Brazil like the plague right now, especially if you are trying to do this trip on the cheap using points. The US dollar is extremely weak against the Real. All the money you save on airfare and hotel will be negated by sky high food and entertainment expenses.
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