I was finally able to obtain a 7 night award for next June. It seemed like there is a lot of availability, but when you click through it disappears. Or least it did for 20 or so dates that I checked. I finally called Marriott reservations and they made the award reservation for my preferred dates without problem.

Looks my grand Italian vacation is on for next June. Three or weeks or so in Rome, Florence and Venice. All on points, Will be burning a lot points for travel packages prior to August 1st.