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binman Nov 26, 2018 10:47 am

I really need to be Chinese....not a single EU / Northern European or North / Central American hotel at 5000 points.

larrythai Nov 26, 2018 10:55 am


Originally Posted by chrislondon2 (Post 30467944)
Offer in Thailand disappointing. 1 Bangkok and 1 Rayong hotel at 10k only offer.

And the one in Bangkok is in a difficult place to get to, with not much around besides Bangkok Hospital,

winkny Nov 26, 2018 11:07 am

I can only admire the skills of IHG management.
They manage to kill the Pointbreaks without killing it.^

somedudefromFLa Nov 26, 2018 11:08 am


Originally Posted by Sisyphus1carus (Post 30467978)
The Pointbreaks list used to encourage me to take trips I otherwise wouldn't have. Now it encourages me to book into a Hilton ;-)

Agreed 100% except starriott


BYE BYE IHG: I've been top teir with you for over a decade almost two, spire since inception but this year I let my ambassador status expire and was borderline if going to make a push maintain spire? This list just helped me seal decision. The point breaks was the only value really left in your IHG rewards, but it is clearly gone now : (( so I'll take my spending to starriott where at least I'll be guaranteed some firm benefits such as the 4pm late checkout like I'm enjoying while writing this. Of course IHG please do keep sending me the promos for quarterly bonus as I do like your new kimptons, and will hope to find some use out of your points perhaps a roadside HIX similar to the one booking I actually did get out of this list


Oh well it was good while it lasted...

larrythai Nov 26, 2018 11:10 am

I think the two hotels in Panama City are good deals. I stayed at the HIX there and enjoyed it immensely. Both hotels are close to the metro, which is a very convenient way of getting around. Panama City has many really interesting sights, in addition to the CANAL, which is amazing. They use the US Dollar as their currency, which is a plus. The Museum of Diversity and the Old Town are musts. If you are Jewish, btw, there is a very large Jewish community in Panama City with about a dozen kosher restaurants. It's a very cosmopolitan place.

beachmouse Nov 26, 2018 11:18 am

The HIX Jacksonville-Fleming Island is a pleasant enough property in a somewhat inconvenient location.

est-gratuite Nov 26, 2018 11:51 am


Originally Posted by NoviceFT (Post 30467979)
I am still seeing the old list....


Same here...where is this new list ?

FFlash Nov 26, 2018 12:27 pm

This is indeed tge same old list it seems. Did they just extend that or not uploaded yet new properties?

David Stuart Lee Nov 26, 2018 12:39 pm

Have you tried clearing your browser’s cache and reloading the page or use a different browser? That’s how I got the list on my phone.

Regarding the list, may be the only one but for me this is quite a good list. I’ve booked four nights for Newbury Park, London at 10000 points a night which I irrocially already had booked on the best flexible rate. The Crowne Plaza Edinburgh also looks good as IIRC it has just had a refit. Yes I agree that the 5000 point offerings are long gone for most but for a few more points you have got a better selection of better located properties. I don’t every recall anything inside of the M25 being on points breaks before.

gnargel Nov 26, 2018 12:50 pm


Originally Posted by David Stuart Lee (Post 30468608)
Have you tried clearing your browser’s cache and reloading the page or use a different browser? That’s how I got the list on my phone.

For a second you got my hopes up, thinking that the disappointing list I had seen was not the new list, but only the list of leftover old ones... But no... :-)

David Stuart Lee Nov 26, 2018 1:07 pm


Originally Posted by gnargel (Post 30468659)
For a second you got my hopes up, thinking that the disappointing list I had seen was not the new list, but only the list of leftover old ones... But no... :-)

Haha sorry! I guess what is good for some may not be good for others. The last few have not been that great for me to be fair.

You can see if you are on the latest list as within the text at the top it says 'valid for bookings made up until 28th February 2019' rather than referencing November.

sleuth Nov 26, 2018 1:43 pm

Candlewood Valdosta Mall. Perfect timing as I need one night in December driving north.

harryhv Nov 26, 2018 1:50 pm

Bottom half of the world misses out again, how IHG hates Australia, NZ and S Africa

Concerto Nov 26, 2018 2:12 pm


Originally Posted by danam (Post 30467766)
Different bit of Switzerland for me, but I'm amazed it's so quiet. Nobody seems to care any more. I didn't even think about it either until today.

I’m not surprised nobody seems to care, the list is utter pure rubbish. We have been well and truly shafted by IHG. Totally agree and empathize with anybody complaining and criticizing this killing off of the Pointbreaks promotion. Makes me annoyed about the extra effort I made to collect all these points! On the other hand, I am now very inspired to become a guest of other hotel chains and independent hotels and am happy for this opportunity to diversify.

The_Bouncer Nov 26, 2018 2:14 pm

The only one I could have used is the HIX Houston Beltway at 10k.

But then again, cash rate $57 (or $70 for a suite).

Or I could just stick with my booking at the Candlewood next door, which is 10k all year round and has a kitchen in the room.


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