Need help. I want to use points to go to Colombo in Dec. I have 600k amex points and 2M Marriott. What's a good way to get 2 free business class Tix? Appreciate your help

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Ummm... anyway you want. Where you starting from?

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There aren’t any Marriott properties in Sri Lanka but everything is pretty cheap there. Just check award tickets. I think I did United to Tokyo and then on Sri Lankan airways to Colombo

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There actually is a Marriott in Sri Lanka (south part of the island). Better to stay at one of the small boutique resorts. More relaxed and fun. Check KK beach hotel in Habaraduwa.

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Transfer Marriott to Alaska and book Emirates suites. You should have just enough Marriott miles.

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C1 I am flying from Seattle

Thanks C1... Hadn't thought of that

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