Originally Posted by
sophiegirl
Everyone's evaluation of points value/usage is different. An earlier poster spoke of "low end" usage being a waste, but there are travelers who never travel overseas, but need to consistently visit family in East Backwards USA. Doubt they think their usage is a waste!
I think that low end usage of points is a waste, no matter where you use them. Keep in mind, there are category 5, 6, 7, and even a few category 8 hotels and resorts in the USA, so it is not necessary to visit London or Paris to stay at higher end properties.