FWIW, I did a search on FT and didn't come up with much... but then again, there are a TON of threads/posts about how wonderful the travel packages are, and that they are the only way to redeem points, blah blah blah... hence this thread.

Besides, I see all the time on FT advice on how people "bend" the stated rules, with full understanding that it won't always work, be ready for the consequences, and all that. I'm just trying to see if anyone has actually tried to do this and has some advice. Even better if they were successful, but the last thing I want to do is make a misstep... I have some time, as the trip isn't until August.

The actual situation would be to try to use two 7-night awards for 3 rooms for 5 nights (paying the one extra night).

thanks