Blowing 300,000 UR Points
Sep 20, 2012, 12:31 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 138
Blowing 300,000 UR Points
So, after this cycle closes I will have managed to accumulate 300,000 UR points. I'd like to go on a vacation somewhere cool with my girlfriend. What would be the best way to maximize the value of these points?
Sep 20, 2012, 12:58 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 221
First/Biz/Economy?
How long for trip?
Travelling from?
Party city/secluded beach/mountains?
Status with any airline/hotel?
Sep 20, 2012, 2:52 pm
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 138
International/domestic?
First/Biz/Economy?
I'm open to all, as I know different combinations can be used to maximize worth of points.
How long for trip?
is 7 days reasonable?
Travelling from?
LAX
Party city/secluded beach/mountains?
Party City or Secluded Beach Greece would be cool
Status with any airline/hotel?
I think I'm still gold w/Hilton, additionally I have 200k Hilton points.
First/Biz/Economy?
I'm open to all, as I know different combinations can be used to maximize worth of points.
How long for trip?
is 7 days reasonable?
Travelling from?
LAX
Party city/secluded beach/mountains?
Party City or Secluded Beach Greece would be cool
Status with any airline/hotel?
I think I'm still gold w/Hilton, additionally I have 200k Hilton points.
Sep 20, 2012, 3:07 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 385
Well it could be converted to straight cash of ~$4200 (estimated) then used to go wherever that takes you.
Otherwise, SE Asia is always a good bet. Can fly biz or 1st and head to Thailand for partying/secluded beaches both - otherwise Bali is always a good bet since the Hyatt is very good value for the points.
Both Destinations will require 1 connection (or stopover) from LAX
Otherwise, SE Asia is always a good bet. Can fly biz or 1st and head to Thailand for partying/secluded beaches both - otherwise Bali is always a good bet since the Hyatt is very good value for the points.
Both Destinations will require 1 connection (or stopover) from LAX
Sep 20, 2012, 3:20 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: IND
Programs: SPG Plat, WN CP, Many Others
Posts: 538
OP I suggest looking at Hyatts top hotels. 22k points per night for some awesome locations. You can transfer to Hyatt.
Sep 20, 2012, 3:24 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,114
Thailand (Krabi, Koh Samui)
Seychelles
Mauritius / Reunion
Sep 20, 2012, 3:38 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 385
It's frowned upon, but chase allows transfer to friends/family 
You can find much better redemption value than 1.4cpp so you're right, it's not recommended. However, I personally base that valuation on the points to make sure my redemption is "worth it" so to speak
Sep 21, 2012, 11:43 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,173
save them
Last year they had a Black Friday promotion that took 25% off their usual overinflated mechandise for points costs...they partnered with best buy who also took big discounts off their stuff, so you got a discount on top of a discount....amazing deals were had. we only had 106k but got a 60" samsung 3D plasma TV, samsung 3D Bluray with wifi, 4 pairs samsung powered 3D glasses, top of line PS3 game console with move package, and 2 games....at least $2000 worth of stuff. I'm curious to see if it will happen again this year.
Sep 21, 2012, 4:38 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: PDX
Posts: 130
Look at these and see if any strike your fancy...
http://thepointsguy.com/category/des...n-of-the-week/
http://thepointsguy.com/category/des...n-of-the-week/
Sep 22, 2012, 5:30 pm
#10
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Posts: 72
Sep 23, 2012, 10:24 pm
#11
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Posts: 138
Thanks for your suggestions everyone! I think this provides a good start for me, now I just need to drill down on a location.
Thanks for this link, it has a bunch of real good ideas.
I have had so many friends go for full moon parties...I'm really tempted.
Look at these and see if any strike your fancy...
http://thepointsguy.com/category/des...n-of-the-week/
http://thepointsguy.com/category/des...n-of-the-week/
I have had so many friends go for full moon parties...I'm really tempted.
Sep 24, 2012, 12:35 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Austin, TX
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Do you have a United, British Airways, or Southwest Airlines card with Chase? If so, those 300,000 points will be much more valuable as "miles" when you transfer them at 1:1. (especially if you use them as international travel) You don't need to have the credit card with Chase, but it gives you certain perks on carriers like United.
For example, I looked on United.com and found IAH (Houston) to SYD (Sydney, Aus) in mid-November with 2 economy standard award fares RT for 320,000 miles and $128.80. Of course, Sydney may be a bit far to travel for only 7 days of vacation, but it's just an idea.
For example, I looked on United.com and found IAH (Houston) to SYD (Sydney, Aus) in mid-November with 2 economy standard award fares RT for 320,000 miles and $128.80. Of course, Sydney may be a bit far to travel for only 7 days of vacation, but it's just an idea.
Sep 24, 2012, 4:30 pm
#14
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: SPG Platinum, AA Ex Plat
Posts: 262
Do you have a United, British Airways, or Southwest Airlines card with Chase? If so, those 300,000 points will be much more valuable as "miles" when you transfer them at 1:1. (especially if you use them as international travel) You don't need to have the credit card with Chase, but it gives you certain perks on carriers like United.
For example, I looked on United.com and found IAH (Houston) to SYD (Sydney, Aus) in mid-November with 2 economy standard award fares RT for 320,000 miles and $128.80. Of course, Sydney may be a bit far to travel for only 7 days of vacation, but it's just an idea.
For example, I looked on United.com and found IAH (Houston) to SYD (Sydney, Aus) in mid-November with 2 economy standard award fares RT for 320,000 miles and $128.80. Of course, Sydney may be a bit far to travel for only 7 days of vacation, but it's just an idea.
Sep 24, 2012, 6:55 pm
#15
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 178
I would highly recommend using the services of one of the award consultants here on FT so that you don't "blow" 300,000 points. With a few tips and tricks you could squeeze a pretty sweet getaway for you and your girlfriend. Whatever you do, make sure it's in F!