Originally Posted by
sdsearch
Can you please read this thread? The OP wants to use their hotel points to transfer to airline miles.
Huh? Post #1, simply refers to wanting to have top hotel status at nice properties for vacations. No mention of converting to miles in that post at all, although some conversation in later posts.
Originally Posted by
aedgington
What I want:
I let my points rack up, then take a vacation at a top tier property. One of the problems with IHG is that there just aren't that many InterContinentals. The other problem is the whole PRC/Ambassador thing. Ideally, I'd like a loyalty program that gave me perks when I vacation -- room upgrade on my point redemption stay at the top tier property, and lounge access. Breakfast or a fitness center would be nice, but not nearly as important as the room upgrade.
I figure I have enough stays to qualify for any of the top tiers -- it's just figuring out which one is most likely to give me what I want (being treated well on vacation).