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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 5:25 pm
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bluerunningsocks
 
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Going on a points spending spree.. How to use them?

Sorry if this is in the wrong section.. well thanks to ft over the years a poor student such as myself has accumulated a decent stash of miles and points, with very little use. I know 'saving' points is generally a bad idea, but I've mainly jumped on cheap fares to get around the past few years so points haven't been utilized. Also with some recent devaluations (hotels mainly), I'd like to blow my stash (or most of it) on a large trip later this year on an as round the world trip as I can manage. I know how to effectively use a couple of the programs but not really sure the best way to tie them all together for an effective longer trip nor the best redemption values for international travel. It will be me and my girlfriend so I'm trying to figure out redemptions for 2. I got her in on a couple of bonuses recently and may can manage one or two more in the next few months. We're pretty much open to all itineraries, just trying to keep the destinations as diverse as possible for a shorter term vs longer at one place. Will be traveling out of atl likely..

AA: 170k, BA: 88k, Delta: 112k, Southwest: 57k, United: 55k, Amex MR: 190k, SPG: 135k, other hotels.. Marriott: 74k, Hilton: 123k, Carlson: 235k

Not the uber amounts that some of you have but its a start. Thanks in advance..
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