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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 10:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Keyser
all days between december 23rd - january 1st are unavailable for redemption bookings....doesn't matter whether you check for a single day or all days together....the same room type is available before a particular date to book with points & that exact same room type is only available for cash bookings after that particular date....its just a convenient way for the property to work around the 'no blackout policy'....in reality the standard rooms are available but the property is choosing not to offer them for points bookings....
Unfortunately, they are not obligated to. As was said earlier, as long as one was available each day, sans a "blackout" granted for an special event such as a major sporting game, they have met their obligation.

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