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travelbarefeet Sep 24, 2018 10:37 am


Originally Posted by piotrs (Post 30239935)
Not bad for me:) Got 4 nights in Des Moines, and 4 nights (Thanksgiving time) in Duluth. Des Moines very close to what I needed (Ames, IA), and Duluth is quite good to split Thanksgiving week between half in Wisconsin Dells (kids), and half on whatever is close to fill the rest of the week:)

Nice, you're probably competing w/ no one for those destinations (which is great).

1flyer Sep 24, 2018 10:39 am

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FFlash Sep 24, 2018 10:42 am

I wont tell anymoee this list is bad. It is now regular.

travelbarefeet Sep 24, 2018 10:51 am


Originally Posted by FFlash (Post 30239983)
I wont tell anymoee this list is bad. It is now regular.

Yup, see you at the end of November. At least it's something to look forward to every 2-3 months. Guess they might go to every 2 months now. Last one was Jul-Sep, this one is Sep-Nov. Next one, Nov-Jan?

1flyer Sep 24, 2018 10:53 am


Originally Posted by FFlash (Post 30239983)
I wont tell anymoee this list is bad. It is now regular.

Terrific list for European properties IMO.

SEAfarer Sep 24, 2018 10:53 am


Originally Posted by Vlieger (Post 30239824)
A rewards night booking in CP Berlin Potsdamerplatz shows under the conditions "Non refundable"! Is this a new condition for Pointbreaks or is it a mistake?! (also for points&cash)

You may have to watch out for these occasionally. The only non-refundable I've ever run into was CP Suffern NY on a Saturday during wedding season. I spotted the condition just before I hit the button, double-double-checked in disbelief, but then decided to keep it anyway.

Maybe warnings can be posted as you have done -- here and/or in the wiki.

Nada for me this time. Scored big on the last one. It's fun to play the game, if you don't get too wrapped up in it. Places I'd like to go to or go back to. Thanks to all for helping me and others along the way.

The_Bouncer Sep 24, 2018 10:54 am

Well, it looks like IHG has finally been doing some listening. This is a lot better than the last two offerings.

I got 2 x 5k nights at Rolling Meadows Schaumburg for pre- and post-flight (ORD) stays, allowing me to cancel 2 stays at the nearby Candlewood (one for 15k and one for $105). Overall, a very good deal. Hopefully I can score a balcony room.

I did consider the Candlewood at MIA for 10k for a 5 night stay, but decided against it because it's all non-smoking and I have a smoking room booked at an ok-looking motel with decent reviews for $70 a night.

I might have used Cape Town, if only it had come up in the next round (I have 8 nights there in December).

After the bagging I have given IHG in recent months, I have to say I am actually reasonably impressed this time.

miadukes Sep 24, 2018 10:56 am

Not bad but nothing that i need this time around.

lawyeraaron Sep 24, 2018 10:58 am


Originally Posted by Vlieger (Post 30239824)
A rewards night booking in CP Berlin Potsdamerplatz shows under the conditions "Non refundable"! Is this a new condition for Pointbreaks or is it a mistake?! (also for points&cash)

I noticed this too, Im a little scared to book.

FLYGVA Sep 24, 2018 11:07 am

Just an information, that have updated the list of IHG Pointbreak hotel in the separate thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inte...hg-hotels.html

nacho Sep 24, 2018 11:07 am

Booked 2 weekend for HI Hamburg Nord - hopefully I can find street parking nearby.

beachmouse Sep 24, 2018 11:07 am

Cash rate on test weekend I looked at for the 15K QO Amsterdam was 280+ euros per night, so possibly very good value if you're thinking a trip there.

The_Bouncer Sep 24, 2018 11:08 am

The description at the bottom of the confirmation page states "non-refundable". However, the rate description shows "refunded in points only". At thd bottom it then states that cancellation up to the previous day will incur no charge.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dddf403fb8.jpg


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...21b99aed21.jpg

The_Bouncer Sep 24, 2018 11:13 am

E-mail confirmation concurs:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...52ccccd1d5.jpg

flightline Sep 24, 2018 11:21 am

Anything to see and do around the Crowne Plaza Shanghai Xiayang Lake? Worthwhile for 4 night stay?


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