Originally Posted by
BigLar
I think they're referring to the Discover America promo. Last year I bought 32,000 points for something in the $150 range. At 8K/night, that's cheap stayin' in Europe.
Good on you.
I seem to recall a property (near Limerick?) that seemed more like a B&B than a hotel, and it looked really nice and quaint. Not sure if we'd ever get near Sligo, but my ancestors go back somewhere near Shannon - I'll really have to brush up on my Irish history/geography, especially with the cheap BOS-DUB flights available with my BA Avios. Ireland is a wonderful country.
Finally, as I said before (I think), I have part of my family going into Rome for a couple of days this Fall. Hate to have to pick a hotel blindly. Your reviews are much appreciated.
Your interpretation of
sdsearch's post makes sense. I got 76K last year and hope to replenish my stash if Choice participates again in May--although it's clearly ironic that I'm using points purchased through Discover America to discover areas around the rest of the world.
I think Sligo might be the B&B property; at least, it's nice and quaint:
The Limerick property looks more modern, like the IFSC:
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I'm sure neither is worth 8K points.
