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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by PGHflyer
Good to know Bowgie, thanks. Do you (or anyone) know if the certificate is considered redeemed if you make a reservation? I know the terms say "Free night award will expire one (1) year after the date of issuance.".....so if my one year is on August 31 and I make a reservation today for September 07....will it impload before I arrive for my stay?
No. It must be used = redeemed = stay at the property by the time that it expires, not when a reservation is made.

So, to answer your question, yes, it will implode before you have a chance to use it. You can use it up through and including 8/31 and no later, unless you somehow get it extended.
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