Pointbreaks Discussion Master Thread [merged]
Apr 26, 2011, 7:28 pm
#4051
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Vancouver, BC
Programs: Aeroplan; PriorityClub
Posts: 934
It looks like the ability to book in 2012 is gone.
Edit: I was wrong. Just found April 2012 in Squamish BC, but nights are hard to find. Tried Boise and bombed out.
Apr 26, 2011, 7:42 pm
#4052
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: AA Plat, IHG Plat, HH Diamond, Hyatt Plat, Hertz Gold
Posts: 1,933
I received a mailer today from IHG with a new PC card with a new design and an insert saying they made some "enhancements" to the program. They advertise Pointbreaks at 5k/night so I think it's safe to say they'll remain in some form for the time being.
Apr 26, 2011, 7:54 pm
#4053
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
Our ability to predict what IHG will do
is not very good over the last years, especially wrt to PB.
Apr 27, 2011, 3:52 am
#4054
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
Things might have calmed down in Egypt a year from now, CP PORT GHALIBl
looks nice,there's a video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5ihZ...eature=related
looks nice,there's a video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5ihZ...eature=related
AAA is cancelable and and qualifying so it might be worth booking "just in case"
I assume it isn't normally that cheap, i.e. they have dumped the prices because of the politcal turmoil.
Apr 27, 2011, 9:00 am
#4055
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Purgatory
Programs: Too many to list. Status is a half dozen.
Posts: 9,236
I just checked the cash rates for this hotel, 5k is not exactly a steal since the AAA rate for any date 2012 is $40 for 1 incl. taxes and $58 for 2 incl. taxes.
AAA is cancelable and and qualifying so it might be worth booking "just in case"
I assume it isn't normally that cheap, i.e. they have dumped the prices because of the politcal turmoil.
AAA is cancelable and and qualifying so it might be worth booking "just in case"
I assume it isn't normally that cheap, i.e. they have dumped the prices because of the politcal turmoil.
Apr 27, 2011, 9:30 am
#4056
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
When I redeemed for points break, I took a look at the hotel rate as well.. but Houston points break was pretty meaningful as the HIX we stayed at was brand new.. and we were able to lock in at one bedroom suite with the promo.^ Coming back from San Antonio, the same HIX didn't continue the promo for one reason or another, so we booked at Candlewood (just needed it for about 5 hours) before leaving and catching a flight.. so for 5K that was useful.. and plus, I wanted to dump my 20K points and get some benefits out of it.
Apr 27, 2011, 1:56 pm
#4058
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
Aha, now I am with ya ! Off the list but still on the site !
Note: Same for HI GDL Centro.
Very interesting about Port Ghalib at $40.
Could do cash booking and use the PC points elsewhere!
Note: Same for HI GDL Centro.
Very interesting about Port Ghalib at $40.
Could do cash booking and use the PC points elsewhere!
Last edited by MrHalliday; Apr 27, 2011 at 2:01 pm Reason: sp
Apr 27, 2011, 2:42 pm
#4059
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 104
Last Minute Reward Nights will allow Priority Club members globally to redeem Reward Nights at a 50% discount off the regular point price, for selected properties. Members will receive an e-mail on Monday providing a list of hotels where this offer will be available the following weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Initially, this program will be offered on the first full weekend of every month, starting with May 6, 7 and 8, 2011.
Apr 27, 2011, 9:38 pm
#4060
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, Fairmont Platinum, Aeroplan Diamond, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 18,686
I guess HIX and Candlewood suites regular redemption rates are 10K per night? Thus 50% off is 5K.. good to know.
Apr 27, 2011, 10:31 pm
#4062
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Ok.. so the Last Minute Reward Nights are seperate from the Points Break.. Points Break actually gets a better deal, but I imagine there are more hotels to choose from with Last Minute Reward Nights as well.
Apr 28, 2011, 12:39 am
#4064
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: DEN
Programs: DL DM/MM, UA 1K, AA Exp, HH Dia, WOH Glob, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, NA EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 17,424
Agreed, speculation has it PB will go away or be really tapered down with this 50% replacing it over time. I hope not, PB is one reason why I really love IHG.
Apr 28, 2011, 2:12 am
#4065
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: BCN
Programs: IHG, M&M, FB, Avios, ALL, etc.
Posts: 928
But well, it's better than nothing, and certainly a good business move for ICG in order to fill a few otherwise empty rooms.