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Old Jan 10, 2025 | 11:09 pm
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Originally Posted by eternalX
I realize this is a subjective question...
I'm traveling to Tokyo with my wife and kids (10,12) and was thinking of blowing all of my points at the MESM for 5 nights on two rooms (approx 550k points) this coming June. Is that a worthwhile use of points or should I find a cheaper, relatively comfortable hotel in a nearby location for $2000 and blow my points on a luxurious beach vacation a year later? In other words, if you were in a similar situation, what would you do?
Some considerations:
  • We don’t know what points will be worth next year
  • I don’t like the beach (not relevant to you) ;-)

Is MESM your only option? If not, what is driving you towards MESM? Compared to the cash rate you are seeing, what is the value you are getting from your points? Is it above 0.8 USD cents per point?
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