Originally Posted by
KevinInRI
Keep in mind the value is not necessarily what these things would have cost otherwise it's what you would be willing to pay. So if you think the Conrad Maldives for example is only worth $500 per night and you would never pay $1300+ then that should be the basis for your calculation. I would use those cent per point numbers as a guide and always try to redeem for that value or above.
+1. I don't think any hotel room is worth more than $200, anywhere. And if I didn't have miles I'd just take road trips which rarely cost more than $500 for travel and $100/night for lodging, for 4 people. So I value my points at next to nothing and enjoy the heck out of the fact that I get to show my family more of the planet at little or no extra cost!