Hi Avacadohead, I’m a fellow leisure traveler and it doesn’t necessarily sound crazy to me. In fact, I think I’d probably DO IT! Since it’s early in the year, you probably will be booking some of those 56 nights anyway to maintain SPG legacy annual platinum status for this year, right? So it’s not 56 extra, right, but a number less than that? Then, if you hit the SPG 50 night platinum level, you get some SNA’s or another benefit of your choosing. You can use points or ca&prs to offset some costs, and plan one great big trip OR several smaller ones which you’ll hopefully get enjoyment out of, not just nights credit. In the process, you will solidify your SPG LTP and more importantly your MR LTP benefits for the future across ALL Starwood and Marriott hotels. I say go for it if you can afford it - $-wise or points-wise - and have a great time doing it! (Just another perspective....)