Best resources for planning vacations using points?

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Well, I take it from the lack of replies that... consultants don't take vacations

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Use miles and see where in Europe u can land for the fewest miles. Unfortunately if ur using points, ur gonna have to book everything individually. The flights between Europe are like flying domestic and are sometimes cheaper than the train rides. Look at hotels near the city and redeem points like that. Rental car points redemption suck.

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Was just looking for a domestic trip, southeast / eastern coast. Was hoping there was some resource that helped plan trips using points from various programs?

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I've been accruing points but now want to redeem them for some family vacation time. Looking for resources that can help or offer deals. Thanks

I am trying to fly to Europe for a vacation in next two weeks. Destination is pretty flexible as I will be taking trains to travel around. Any good point redemptions for Europe travel right now? I can transfer points around, so I am pretty flexible.

Or this bowl is just dead.

Where are you trying to go OP? How many in the fam? Premium redemptions or all economy?

If u have a ambassador with spg, call them to plan your vaca

No good central place. Have to take the time to look. As D1 said, how you want to travel will help dictate where to go if using points

There are plenty of award consultants that will plan your trip and take a commission. If you meant free resources, start reading about the transfer options for your credit cards (international airlines shouldn't be ignored). But realistically, if you're looking at a domestic redemption and have Chase UR, Southwest may be your best bet.

If you'd rather not spend time researching, I'd be open to doing the award consultation for you.

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