Best use of points
Couldn't find answer in search regarding best use of points. Reserved Wailea (Maui) resort view room for seven nights for 180K points for three weeks from now with the idea that I might add 50K for travel package that gives me 50K miles. A good use of points. But I'm concerned about using so many hard-earned points when the hotel hasn't been definite about upgrade possibility (I understand that) and I could get stuck with a lousy room. However, as insurance I'm thinking of booking the first five nights for 120K points and the last two for $296 (includes breakfast) in case I get a room that I don't like. I can remain in that room or cancel it and move somewhere else. Not that particular about a room -- just don't want to get stuck. Seems like it might be best to use more points when you know upgrade is coming. Thanks in advance for your suggestions