Originally Posted by
TennisFan
SPG, and more points than we can use for years with them
not if you consider these for example >
(transfer SPG to VS)
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb...roup/index.jsp
(point requirements in SPG, taking the 5K bonus on 20K into account)
- necker island (all-inclusive, private island, 8 rooms through feb, 14 rooms after)
960K 7 nights (137K per nt) (vs $3,895 / $3,926 per nt)
- ulusaba
south africa safari (all-inclusive incl laundry, 23 rooms)
530K 5 nights (106K per nt) (vs $1,126 per nt)
320K 3 nights (107K per nt)
- lodge verbier (during summer) (all-inclusive incl some laundry, 10 rooms)
280K 3 nights (93K per nt) (vs $928 per nt)
- kasbah tamadot marrakech (27 suites and tents)
200K 3 nights (67K per nt) (vs $513 > $613 per nt)
- they also have a
kenya safari (all-inclusive, 12 tents) scheduled to open in august
awards arent published yet, rates are $1,180 > $1,990 per nt
all actually take kids, but necker only at certain times
while SPG hotels themselves can cost up to at least 140K per nt
AFAIK only one SPG award may include half board - al maha in desert outside dubai
Originally Posted by
TennisFan
one week
somewhere that I haven't been
not huge beach fans
love to site see, be active, hike, etc
The options we're currently considering are:
Barcelona for a few days; then French Rivera/Monte Carlo
Greece for a few days; then Italian Rivera
African Safari
- SPG in barcelona - w (ask about suite award options)
- SPG in greece - some properties have pool villas, not sure about award availability
Originally Posted by
TennisFan
good number of points with Club Carlson, Hilton and IHG
if looking at very top award properties, luxury hotels forum can be good resource