2014 Pointbreaks discussion
Jul 27, 2014, 3:55 am
#571
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The hotel is centrally located. What IAN-UK was saying that Bucharest is not a good European holiday city, or at least not in a good location for holiday purpose in Europe.
Jul 27, 2014, 10:15 am
#572
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On the other hand, Romania itself is a wonderful country to visit.
But if you are looking to explore Romania, you should remember it is a very large country, transport infrastructure isn't the best, and Bucharest isn't at all central in geographical terms. The Danube delta, the Black Sea coast and Transylvania/the mountains are the usual tourist targets.
Jul 27, 2014, 10:25 am
#573
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Thanks for the reply. Transylvania appeals as does the old town. Was thinking of booking a two night stay.
Jul 27, 2014, 6:28 pm
#574
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It looks like the only hotel in Europe that could be of use to me is the CP Bratislava. But even then it is not such a coup, as the Park Inn is only 9K Club Carlson points. And the Doubletree is only 10K HH points. However, the CP is much closer to the gay club and the gay bar in town. And they seem to treat Platinums quite well there. (The hotel, not the gay club 
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Jul 28, 2014, 1:13 am
#575
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Jul 28, 2014, 6:54 am
#576
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Any idea of when the deals should be up? I'm still seeing the one hotel I want to book sitting at 25K points.
Jul 28, 2014, 6:58 am
#577
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Jul 28, 2014, 7:38 am
#578
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Location: Deptford, UK.
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It's up and running now, just made a booking.
Jul 28, 2014, 7:48 am
#579
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It's live, at least for Mississauga and Detroit when I checked now
Jul 28, 2014, 7:56 am
#580
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IC Panama & Costa Rica
Just booked both for 1 week each
Jul 28, 2014, 7:56 am
#581
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Yep, it's live but the main PointBreaks site hasn't been updated yet. Try the links in this post and you should start seeing the 5,000 point award inventory: http://community.ihg.com/t5/Promotio...aks/td-p/27691
Jul 28, 2014, 8:11 am
#582
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Just booked a night at the Holiday Inn on the list in Houston. It's definitely up and running.
Jul 28, 2014, 8:21 am
#583
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Got 2 nights at Indigo in Toronto and 4 nights at IC Panama.
Jul 28, 2014, 9:13 am
#584
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Got 5 nights in Toronto and 1 night in Panama, however my first choice for Toronto Staybridge already was not available for my dates
Jul 28, 2014, 9:37 am
#585
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Booked 3 nights at Intercontinental Bucharest in September!