Planning for a honeymoon and we have about 450K Amex points and 850K Marriott points. Any recommendations on how to optimize the points for travel and lodging? Thinking Maldives and Dubai currently but also open to other suggestions. Thank you!!

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I used my Marriott points for the Mystique in Santorini for my honeymoon last summer. It’s normally 1k+ euro/night hotel. It’s by far the nicest Marriott property I’ve ever stayed at and even though we used points, they treated us no differently which hasn’t always been the case at other luxury properties. . When they found out it was our honeymoon they sent sparking rose and chocolates to our room. It’s a stunning hotel with amazing food and perfect location. Highly recommend!! Can’t comment on Maldives or Dubai as I haven’t been

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We did Maldives and Dubai last year all on points. We did 2 nights in Dubai on the way to Maldives and stayed at the ritz in the desert then stayed at st regis Maldives then did two nights at st regis in Dubai to get the city experience as well.

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St regis staff was incredible. Both are over water so you’re not going to be going anywhere really location wise. The ritz is new and I think I did the points guy did a good right up on it. Ultimately I think you won’t go wrong either way.

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We did an anniversary in Mallorca at Castillo Hotel son Vida. Wonderful week, especially if you're a seafood fan. Superb eating and scenery

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