I will be at the Ko'Olina 05/24-05/29. I have booked an ocean view room and have asked to be upgraded to a deluxe ocean view. The upgrade points alone (on top of the base points for the garden view) are 70,000 points.

I note quite a few people get upgraded, while many don't. What tier should I book, did I do it right? I really dont care to have a garden view in Hawaii, it kind of defeats the vacation experience. I, of course, would like to save as many points as possible. I really haven't traveled to any resort areas using points so I am not sure how the game is played. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

I am a Marriott Gold as is my friend who is traveling with me (we were both Plaitnum last year