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Old Jan 3, 2014, 12:10 pm
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Willinahotel
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: UK
Programs: IHG Rewards Platinum
Posts: 93
Hmm, here's my challenges.

Stay More, Earn More - 39 nights - 28400 points - most likely be able to do this
Explore our brands - 4 different brands - 19200 points - wont be able to do due to company expenses policy. Would probably book if it was the only hurdle to complete the whole thing.
Start the day of right - Book one flexible with breakfast - 2000 points - easy, will do it next week.
Some gobbledegook (get a Black Rewards Visa and pay for one stay) - 20000 points - not happening, I'm not paying for a credit card, I only use cashback cards. Scuppers the whole thing for me.
Win in a weekend - 2 weekend stays - 8000 points - Would do if the credit card was not a show stopper.
Stay Smart - stay at four HIX - 6400 - easy.
The Survey - 100 points - done
Win Big - 84000
Potential total: 168100

Just like the last big win, where I was required to stay in a hotel in Europe (which does not reflect my stay pattern at all), Stay in hotel brands I've never stayed in, etc I'll miss out on a good chunk of points.

Disappointing reward for my 120+ nights a year.
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