U.S. Travel Association's Daily Getaways 2016
#16
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORF
Programs: Amex Plat, AA, BA Silver, Marriott Plat, Choice Gold, HHonors Gold, IHG Diamond
Posts: 3,745
As far as I know, no program participating in DG has counted the points purchased through this promotion against their annual limit on purchasing points--that restriction seems limited to purchasing points through the program directly.
#17
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Oh thats great! Thanks for the answers, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow and see what they are going to have.
#18
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: most of them
Posts: 3,283
Last year there were lots and lots of the IHG point packages that were available even the next day. No need to refresh for half an hour like in years past. I think they had upped the price a bit which may have scared some folks off. It will be interesting to see what is offered this year.
#19
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Last year there were lots and lots of the IHG point packages that were available even the next day. No need to refresh for half an hour like in years past. I think they had upped the price a bit which may have scared some folks off. It will be interesting to see what is offered this year.
#21
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 203
Preview live now.https://dailygetaways.ustravel.org/Calendar.aspx?week=1
#22
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Well I just calculated the IHG points and I can do almost the same on the 100% bonus they run sometimes during the year, so I may choose to not spend the money on those but really excited that Choice points is the first day.
So questions, these generally stay available until they sell out right? and they go live at 1pm, everything for that day at the same time?
I have never done this so trying to figure out. Also it says you can get 2 of same, can you get both at once or do you generally have to get one buy it and go back for another one?
So questions, these generally stay available until they sell out right? and they go live at 1pm, everything for that day at the same time?
I have never done this so trying to figure out. Also it says you can get 2 of same, can you get both at once or do you generally have to get one buy it and go back for another one?
#23
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: DL PM, MR Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,130
Well I just calculated the IHG points and I can do almost the same on the 100% bonus they run sometimes during the year, so I may choose to not spend the money on those but really excited that Choice points is the first day.
So questions, these generally stay available until they sell out right? and they go live at 1pm, everything for that day at the same time?
So questions, these generally stay available until they sell out right? and they go live at 1pm, everything for that day at the same time?
Choice and IHG aren't as popular (I remember 2 years ago I bought an IHG one a month later when I needed a last minute hotel booking at CPH and it was cheaper to buy a package and book at Crowne Plaza CPH on points than it was to pay straight cash for it).
Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and the Expedia $1000 for $650 tend to be gone in an instant (and I don't see anything from the first three yet but am crossing my fingers they participate and I can grab at least a package from one of them).
Car rentals can be popular as well.
#24
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Yes - though for the hot tickets items they often sell-out in under a minute (last year I clicked the Hyatt one at exactly 1pm and it was already gone).
Choice and IHG aren't as popular (I remember 2 years ago I bought an IHG one a month later when I needed a last minute hotel booking at CPH and it was cheaper to buy a package and book at Crowne Plaza CPH on points than it was to pay straight cash for it).
Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and the Expedia $1000 for $650 tend to be gone in an instant (and I don't see anything from the first three yet but am crossing my fingers they participate and I can grab at least a package from one of them).
Car rentals can be popular as well.
Choice and IHG aren't as popular (I remember 2 years ago I bought an IHG one a month later when I needed a last minute hotel booking at CPH and it was cheaper to buy a package and book at Crowne Plaza CPH on points than it was to pay straight cash for it).
Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and the Expedia $1000 for $650 tend to be gone in an instant (and I don't see anything from the first three yet but am crossing my fingers they participate and I can grab at least a package from one of them).
Car rentals can be popular as well.
I am really just interested in Choice at this time and was looking at the wyndham cuz I can use it for a staycation for 150 not a bad deal. Im just hoping I can nab the Choice packages and I will be all set.
I guess I can look at Hyatt but I havent gotten past the first 2 weeks, I was calculating what I wanted to buy and plus I am at work sooooo....lol (how dare they keep interrupting my travel planning lol)
Time to keep moving on and let me see what else they have. ETA: argh, only the first two weeks are up, just noticed. Well for the moment I am happy with what is previewed.
#25
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: ORF
Programs: UA Silver, MR titanium
Posts: 2,017
Thanks for the info.
I am really just interested in Choice at this time and was looking at the wyndham cuz I can use it for a staycation for 150 not a bad deal. Im just hoping I can nab the Choice packages and I will be all set.
I guess I can look at Hyatt but I havent gotten past the first 2 weeks, I was calculating what I wanted to buy and plus I am at work sooooo....lol (how dare they keep interrupting my travel planning lol)
Time to keep moving on and let me see what else they have. ETA: argh, only the first two weeks are up, just noticed. Well for the moment I am happy with what is previewed.
I am really just interested in Choice at this time and was looking at the wyndham cuz I can use it for a staycation for 150 not a bad deal. Im just hoping I can nab the Choice packages and I will be all set.
I guess I can look at Hyatt but I havent gotten past the first 2 weeks, I was calculating what I wanted to buy and plus I am at work sooooo....lol (how dare they keep interrupting my travel planning lol)
Time to keep moving on and let me see what else they have. ETA: argh, only the first two weeks are up, just noticed. Well for the moment I am happy with what is previewed.
#26
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 176
the choice points...are they for a stay,or just a set number of points to buy?
#27
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
#28
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,416
#29
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 55
Can the Choice points only be used in the US? Planning a trip to europe next year, definitely some good deals in europe if I can grab those points and use over there. Anyone have any past experience?
#30
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Programs: AA Plat, Sixt Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Platinum, Avis First, Caesars TR Diamond, Mlife Gold
Posts: 4,927
They can be used anywhere including Luxury "Preferred Group Properties", which can be an outstanding value!