Saving for a down payment. So I’m being cheap... but I want to take my SO on a nice vacation. Best way to utilize Bonvoy points? I have about 450,000 points... or is this not enough?

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That’s a lot of points lol 60k a night you can take her to a 7 day trip

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Maldives, Barcelona, Thailand( suggest just pay cash), Bora Bora

You get every 5th night free, so work that into your calcs too.

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Ritz Key Biscayne and Aruba Marriott Resort and Casino are both solid.

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Look into redeeming a Travel Package. 435K could get you 7 nights at a cat 6 + 50K airline miles

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Thank you!

Where do you live? What kind of vacation? Only Bonvoy points or also airline, credit cards, etc?

Coming from dc. Wanna save up my other points on credit cards and airline for another trip lol

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