Hitting the bench in December and going to add in some PTO. Suggestions on somewhere within a 6hour flight to go? Have Marriott points, free night cert and lots of United miles

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Within a 6hr flight of where?

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Sorry -Chicago

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You should go to central am. Costa Rica, Panama. You will have a great time

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Second Costa Rica

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Europe all the way man. For around 30k points you should be able to find one way to most of the Westen European countries.

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Depends on the type of vacation you’re looking for. If beach, would recommend Caymans. If culture, CDMX or Cuba. If skiing, Vail.

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