Thanks for the tips to far (I made the original post under my old name b/c I forgot my password at work) Too bad to hear that aboutt the Hilton, I was hoping to use a Point Stretched there for 25,00 for 2 nights. The Marriott looks nice and may consider that. I would try and stay at a local Hotle but want to use some points to offset the cost. I would welcome other cooment. Thanks!