U.S. Travel Association's Daily Getaways 2018
Apr 19, 2018, 9:09 pm
#121
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 610
I was able to combine my AAA CDP and point redemption until the payment screen - so it better work when I actually want to book it next time. AAA is 20yo+, but still awesome since everyone can get the underage fee waived for just $60/yr. Oh, I also asked on chat whether I can do CDP benefit + point redemption and was told yes.
Apr 19, 2018, 9:47 pm
#122
Moderator: Mileage Run, InterContinental Hotels
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,914
I've been on the road and had no time to participate in DA this year. Just checked the site for the first time and am very surprised that 55k and 14k Choice packages are freely available on the last chance page. The cost appears to have gone up by ~20% compared to last year, but it's surprising to see them just linger in the leftover bin, given the hype of years past.
Apr 19, 2018, 10:21 pm
#123
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 610
I've been on the road and had no time to participate in DA this year. Just checked the site for the first time and am very surprised that 55k and 14k Choice packages are freely available on the last chance page. The cost appears to have gone up by ~20% compared to last year, but it's surprising to see them just linger in the leftover bin, given the hype of years past.
Apr 19, 2018, 10:41 pm
#124
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,421
It was easier to buy these packages this year than in recent years, but the 55K offer still sold out pretty quickly. The 14K offer -- which is significantly more per point -- didn't sell out this year.
Unless you are a hotel snob (Choice does have some nice hotels, but 90% or more of their properties are 3 star or below), I think most flyertalkers would benefit by having some Choice points. Like all the hotel programs, there are some good redemptions and bad redemptions, and it's always good to have another option (it's always unpredictable in any city which chain will have the best redemption). I've been happily buying their points from Daily Getaways for years. They do occasionally devalue, but not more than the other chains.
Apr 20, 2018, 3:01 am
#125
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The program may have faced denied/disputed/troublesome purchases and rescinded transactions which resulted in bringing back for sale previously sold lots on sold out deals. This wouldn’t be the first time that was the situation for these sales.
The 14k Choice point packages had never gotten close to being sold out. The 55k packages were sold out but some lots of 55k are back for sale.
Apr 20, 2018, 3:14 am
#126
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I've been on the road and had no time to participate in DA this year. Just checked the site for the first time and am very surprised that 55k and 14k Choice packages are freely available on the last chance page. The cost appears to have gone up by ~20% compared to last year, but it's surprising to see them just linger in the leftover bin, given the hype of years past.
Apr 20, 2018, 8:10 am
#128
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Apr 20, 2018, 8:25 am
#129
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Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 1,934
I briefly checked some USA hotels and it was 30K to stay in a less than 3 star hotel. I've read about how these packages get purchased like hotcakes but I couldn't see what best use was. Is there a time limit that points need to be used by? Thanks!
Apr 20, 2018, 12:42 pm
#130
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: FL, USA
Programs: AA Plat, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriot Gold
Posts: 1,666
Got my vegas certificate today. so excited. I think it was a good value and looking forward to the stay.
Did anyone jump in on the Omni deals today?
Did anyone jump in on the Omni deals today?
Apr 20, 2018, 1:14 pm
#131
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: 4,928
"Leading Hotels of the World" & 'Preferred Hotels & Resorts", these are often $500+ nightly, in very high-end cities, such as London, Paris, Hong Kong, etc.
https://preferredhotels.com/private-offers/choiceprivileges2017part
https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-...hotel-partners
Last edited by gkbiiii; Apr 20, 2018 at 1:23 pm
Apr 20, 2018, 1:37 pm
#132
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
Posts: 6,786
Oops, Gkbiiii! Both your links go to Preferred Hotels via Choice Privs. ! Where's the link to LHW bookings/ info?
Apr 20, 2018, 3:57 pm
#133
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Programs: AA Plat, Sixt Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Platinum, Avis First, Caesars TR Diamond, Mlife Gold
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I believe some of the hotels listed, are also part of the "Leading Hotels of the World".
Everything has to be booked by choice, by calling them directly.
https://www.lhw.com/
Everything has to be booked by choice, by calling them directly.
https://www.lhw.com/
Apr 20, 2018, 6:01 pm
#134
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Charleston, SC, USA
Programs: Avis Pref+, Hyatt Explorist, Marriott Life Gold, Honors Silver, IHG Plat via MC.
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Fairmont April 30!
Last edited by Brendan; Apr 20, 2018 at 6:46 pm
Apr 20, 2018, 7:09 pm
#135
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It has happened at least once before. I recall seeing it happen before, and took advantage of such situation before.
The program may have faced denied/disputed/troublesome purchases and rescinded transactions which resulted in bringing back for sale previously sold lots on sold out deals. This wouldn’t be the first time that was the situation for these sales.
The 14k Choice point packages had never gotten close to being sold out. The 55k packages were sold out but some lots of 55k are back for sale.