Hey guys,

Checking back in on this to update my current plans and look for some advice on saving or upgrading the rest of my trip. Basically my goals are: 1) Use points to save money where possible. 2) I don't mind to "waste" some points by getting elite hotels when possible, as it is my honeymoon!

Right now I'm basically leaving a lot of points on the table, and I'd rather not, but I'm just not finding good uses for these points.

Itinerary(All for 2):

Aug.23: Fly from Chicago to Rome
150k AA Points

Aug 24-25(Checkout 26th). Hotel In Rome:
Currently staying at the Artemide, ~$550
Train to Venice --> $200

Aug 26 - Venice hotel. Currently aiming towards the Gritti Palace with my Starwood points.
30k SPG Points

Aug 27 - Overnight train to Munich -- ~$300?

Aug 28-29, Munich
Hotel x2, Currently Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten for ~$800
Flight to Athens -- ??

Aug 30-31. Athens
Hotel x2. Currently O&B, $450

Sept 1-5 Santorini.
No idea! I assume cash, and I assume very expensive!


Sept 5 -- Fly Home. Delta Points, 60k

Leftover Points(Including non-booked SPG Gritti):

SPG - 44k
Chase UR - 55k
Amex Rewards - 25k
American Airlines - 75k
Hilton - 53k
Hyatt - 2 Free Night Rewards
Club Carlson - 115k
Room for 1-2 more cards if I can book that late(Could clear another maybe by June)


Does anyone have any experience in any of these cities with hotels that I have points leftover in, or(more likely) ones that I could transfer the Amex/Chase points to? I've been looking through and I'm just not finding much. How about the train service, or the flight from Munich to Athens, any tips there that could let me use my points? I can't seem to find anything in Munich, which is a very expensive place for hotels I have found out!

Thanks everyone!