I have a large number of points that I have been saving for an awesome trip for my wife and I. I haven’t really booked anything using points other than a SW flight or Marriott night here and there. Are their websites folks use or what tricks/best ways are out there to maximize on point usage?
CSR - 500K+
Marriott - 800K+
Delta - 300K+

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Please show me your ways! I’m a noob in this arena. We have a wedding in Italy next year I’d like to use this on.

Chase: Hyatt!!!!

800K should get you nice suites at assorted Marriott properties in Italy. Unfortunately, there are no Ritz Carltons there until 2026.
Book as soon as you can as points are always being devalued.

St Regis Rome is incredible and a Marriott property

For flights - depends on where you are starting and where you’re going in Italy - EWR to Milan on Emirates is probably the best. That’s an easy Chase partner. But if you’re going to like the Amalfi Coast or Lake Como, there’s few Marriott hotels so it may be best to use them there…. Really need a bit more info to help.

The points guy web site has pretty basic education and they can point you to more sophisticated strategies.

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