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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
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I'm faced with the same choice for July, when the cash plus points option not available for Le Meridien. Since I have points with other programs, I might not go the Starwood route.
Anyway, thanks to the OP for starting this useful discussion.