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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 5:30 pm
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dvo1029
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York City
Programs: UA 1K, CX Dia, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Dia
Posts: 385
Base room points vs paying cash?

I am a little confused. I was looking at booking a room for 5 nights in May. For points it is 310,000 for a wonderful beach oasis and 310,000 + $2,250 for an upgrade to a spectacular overwater villa (or 760,000 points), which is the lowest points cost for an overwater villa. When I look at cash bookings, the fabulous overwater villa is showing as the lowest price option at $638 prepaid. Am I missing something or why would I chose to book the overwater villa with points when the overwater villa would only cost me $940 extra plus I would save 310,000 points and earn points on the cash paid room? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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