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mster Oct 20, 2021 7:31 pm

When is Daily Getaways last call for remaining packages - like when will they pull the remaining inventory?

The site mentions “Between October 7, 2021 and November 5, 2021” in the terms so maybe Nov 5?

Ilove2fly Oct 22, 2021 6:46 am


Originally Posted by Ilove2fly (Post 33655038)
I just bought some Hilton points. How long does it take for it to show up? The redemption details shows 3-4 weeks. Does it truly take that long?

Still no Hilton points. I am worried. I bought the 250K. It's an expensive experiment. Should have gone with a smaller purchase for my first purchase. I guess if it never shows up, I can ask for a back charge on the credit card.

Canarsie Oct 22, 2021 7:12 am


Originally Posted by mster (Post 33661821)
When is Daily Getaways last call for remaining packages - like when will they pull the remaining inventory?

The site mentions “Between October 7, 2021 and November 5, 2021” in the terms so maybe Nov 5?

Not only is the last call going on now; but you have always been able to purchase any packages which remained available by going back to the date which they were offered.

GUWonder Oct 22, 2021 9:17 am


Originally Posted by lkar (Post 33661095)
A purchase of choice points coded as travel and earned 3x membership rewards points on Amex Green.

The points have also posted to choice.com.

So Chase has had this coded as something beside travel (at least for 2021). Amex has this coded as travel. In which category does Citi have this coded?

JapanFlyerT Oct 23, 2021 2:21 am

I was up at 2am and hitting refresh for 20 minutes on all three options before I scored Marriott 3x$100. Tried for another 5 minutes and the SOLD OUT appeared at the 30 minute mark. They posted about 2 days later.
Picked up some Choice points when they were first released, then added some more a week later. First points posted after a week.

JapanFlyerT Oct 23, 2021 2:25 am


Originally Posted by GUWonder (Post 33656377)
I have been involved in buying a lot of Choice points via the Daily Getaways over several years now -- millions of them quite literally.

Given most Choice redemptions are under 20,000, it would take forever to burn millions. What have you been doing with all the points? Did you use Preferred Hotels, or perhaps airline transfers?

GUWonder Oct 23, 2021 9:32 am


Originally Posted by JapanFlyerT (Post 33667706)
Given most Choice redemptions are under 20,000, it would take forever to burn millions. What have you been doing with all the points? Did you use Preferred Hotels, or perhaps airline transfers?

I have used them for Preferred Hotels and even some airline miles at times, but the vast majority of my purchased Choice points are redeemed for award nights at Choice branded hotels. My mean redemption cost for Choice's own hotels is probably around 10k points per room night. It's a lot of room nights paid for using points -- each and every month for each and every year for a good number of years, and not always just a single room per night.

JapanFlyerT Oct 25, 2021 5:29 am


Originally Posted by GUWonder (Post 33668217)
I have used them for Preferred Hotels and even some airline miles at times, but the vast majority of my purchased Choice points are redeemed for award nights at Choice branded hotels. My mean redemption cost for Choice's own hotels is probably around 10k points per room night. It's a lot of room nights paid for using points -- each and every month for each and every year for a good number of years, and not always just a single room per night.

While I like the Choice hotels I have stayed at in Japan and think they represent fair value, I can't see myself staying more than a few days in any one location. The main reason is they tend to be pretty small.

GUWonder Oct 25, 2021 1:01 pm

Most of the Choice hotel rooms I've had assigned on my award stays are usually at least around the same size as typical bedrooms which I've seen at private homes in the same cities; but the hotel rooms have the bonus of their own en-suite bathroom. :)

JapanFlyerT Oct 26, 2021 6:25 pm


Originally Posted by GUWonder (Post 33673235)
Most of the Choice hotel rooms I've had assigned on my award stays are usually at least around the same size as typical bedrooms which I've seen at private homes in the same cities; but the hotel rooms have the bonus of their own en-suite bathroom. :)

I have only stayed at the Inn and Hotel in Japan. In the doubles you can basically sit on the bed and work at the desk and are also pretty tight for a couple. Twins are better. That said, they are always very clean and the lobby area is a big plus.

mster Oct 27, 2021 1:38 pm


Originally Posted by GUWonder (Post 33673235)
Most of the Choice hotel rooms I've had assigned on my award stays are usually at least around the same size as typical bedrooms which I've seen at private homes in the same cities; but the hotel rooms have the bonus of their own en-suite bathroom. :)

Base rooms at Comfort Hotels in Japan are usually 13sqm / 140 sqft which is extremely tight. It's not unusual for Japan, but it is definitely something to keep in mind.

turbov6 Oct 28, 2021 7:01 pm


Originally Posted by lkar (Post 33661095)
A purchase of choice points coded as travel and earned 3x membership rewards points on Amex Green.

The points have also posted to choice.com.

Still waiting on my choice points. And tomorrow is the 15th business day in the T&C they have to post them. Looks like I’ll have to call. Sadly choice customer service is a disaster. Worst case I’ll do a charge back if they don’t show up.

JapanFlyerT Oct 28, 2021 8:59 pm


Originally Posted by GUWonder (Post 33665853)
So Chase has had this coded as something beside travel (at least for 2021). Amex has this coded as travel. In which category does Citi have this coded?

Chase coded it as gift/donation (at least this year). I can't remember what it was 2 years ago, maybe travel.

EDB99 Oct 30, 2021 12:23 pm

I noticed daily getaways has loaded new 2,500 points IHG packages. Those are slightly discounted, it is $12 as opposed to $12.50 (which would be equivalent to the rate of the other packages).

Not a big discount but still. Anybody tried to buy another 5 packages? After all, it looks a bit like a new offer as the initial allotment/stock sold out quickly.

turbov6 Oct 30, 2021 1:31 pm


Originally Posted by EDB99 (Post 33688113)
I noticed daily getaways has loaded new 2,500 points IHG packages. Those are slightly discounted, it is $12 as opposed to $12.50.

Thanks for the heads up. Was looking to buy more IHG points today so bought 5 of these. First purchase of a 2500 point package. Other purchases were higher point packages.


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