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Old Jun 30, 2016 | 8:09 am
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nitrov
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Programs: IHG, Hilton, Marriott, SPG
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Need help maximizing points & programs I have!

Hi guys, long time lurker here. I'm somewhat credit card obsessed and trying to get the most out of them for travel rewards and benefits that I can to be able to travel internationally on a budget (or free! ). I know some of these points are more valuable than others and there's a lot of possibilities for converting/transferring them to other programs, so I just need some advice on what I could do to maximize what I have.

I really want to try and redeem my points for trips to Europe (Greece, Germany, France, etc.) or SE Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, etc.) or Australia/New Zealand. Here is what I have:

Point balances:
  • Amex 80k MR points
  • Citi (Prestige) 60k TY points
  • Hilton Surpass 125k points
  • IHG 180k points
  • Marriott 90k points
  • Chase 22k UR points

Hotel status I have:
  • IHG Platinum Ambassador
  • Hilton Diamond
  • Marriott Gold
  • SPG Gold

I don't have status with any airlines and I'm open to traveling on any decent airlines internationally. I'm open to any advice on how I can use my point balances & affiliations to get deals on travel and otherwise what I could do to possibly better leverage what I have.

Thank you!
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