DisneyMandC
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- Feb 18, 2015
DH approved for 30k Biz Green offer last night with my 25k support link from my Gold card! Wasn’t really planning on picking up another amex right now, but couldn’t pass it up with those offers.
IMO, MRs are not as valuable as URs, but yes - you can book travel with MR - either through AMEX or by transferring to travel partners. That being said, I am a fan of diversifying my travel points and have both MRs and URs. I have have always focused on building URs, but recently tend to gravitate towards earning MRs to build that up more in this time of no/limited travel.What is the main use for MR points? Is there a website similar to the Chase UR site where you can book travel?
For me, the main use for MR points is to transfer to Delta. I like to be able to transfer points directly to a US airline for domestic trips, rather than transferring to a foreign airline and using codeshares. There is a travel portal similar to the Chase UR site, and there is a secondary class called AMEX Fine Hotels and Resorts that you get additional benefits at, I've never stayed at one, too rich for me.I never had any MR earning cards but I know I am probably missing out on something good, lol. Recently, the talk of new offers has me wondering if I should apply for one. Is there a best card to start with? What is the main use for MR points? Is there a website similar to the Chase UR site where you can book travel?
I never had any MR earning cards but I know I am probably missing out on something good, lol. Recently, the talk of new offers has me wondering if I should apply for one. Is there a best card to start with? What is the main use for MR points? Is there a website similar to the Chase UR site where you can book travel?
Awesome! I hear Shenanigan’s is good.Well guys (and dolls), made it to the beach.
I'm where I like to be. Doing my best to stay away from noncompliants, even to the point of climbing six floors, but that's mostly because the elevators sort of suck...actually it's the way folks are utilizing them, but enough said.
Despite the fact I have my personal stuff, chairs, umbrella, in my car, I decided to rent. I wanted to go back and forth for the air performances at will and let someone else keep an eye on it and set it up, haul it away.
Got really lazy about the 3 cameras I brought and just used my cellphone. It was drizzly at times and I took the 35 MM back inside before the show.
So you get these:
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This is pretty much the best I could do from under my umbrella. I didn't want to be standing up and blocking the view.
I didn't line up in the front of the herd, so had a pretty good space for myself. I could have had any spot as I was out there at 5:30am to watch the sun. So, I was the first customer of the day.
Really enjoyed seeing the F-22 Raptor. It was the hit for me. I didn't get a good shot of it (or of anything), but suffice to say, the Thunderbirds were anticlimactic after watching the Raptor perform.
Now, I'm trying to decide who will deliver my dinner.
Amex AU question
I added DS as a Gold AU on my Platinum card. Received card today. Now I’m trying to see where I can add offers to his card and I haven’t found anything. I have set a spending limit, and can see his name attached to my account, but that’s it. Does it take a while for offers to populate, or am I missing something?
No I didn’t. I tried to Google around to see if I needed to do that, but couldn’t get an answer and I didn’t want to create one unnecessarily. Thank you! That’s the answer I neededDid you set up a separate Amex account for him? That's how I find offers on the my Platinum and Gold AU cards for my kids: I go into their accounts and add the offers.
The more veteran churners (especially those who enjoy traveling internationally) will often say MR > UR. MRs are decidedly more complicated than URs, which is why you see many more people gravitate towards Chase as their preferred points system. URs are just easier and with 5/24 in place, most newer folks head towards Chase and some never move on from them (which is fine).I never had any MR earning cards but I know I am probably missing out on something good, lol. Recently, the talk of new offers has me wondering if I should apply for one. Is there a best card to start with? What is the main use for MR points? Is there a website similar to the Chase UR site where you can book travel?
This January is our 20th anniversary and I had been thinking that we might take a "big" trip, fly somewhere, etc. But, now I don't think I'm going to be comfortable with flying by then, or going to big tourist destinations. So I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions for a special resort in Northern California that would be good for a weekend trip from the Sacramento area? Doesn't have to be a chain, UR points are a possibility, but we might even consider spending real cash-money for this trip, lol. @Lain , I feel like I've seen you mention one, but I can't remember what it was.
Has anybody stayed at the Hyatt Carmel Valley Ranch? Worth using $25k URs a night? The Ventana isn't available for our nights, but this one is.
if its just 2 ppl, then Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe or id do big sur with Ventana (part of Hyatt's luxury collection). If your Marriott fan, u can possibly to Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay to relax.
ive heard Lake Tahoe may be over runned by tourist, but hyatt regency sits in the north which should be pretty quiet. id probably avoid the NV/CA border area in that case... ill let @gottalovepluto make a comment on Lake Tahoe.
ps, most of the places i listed are places i just want to go personally to relax and enjoy some luxury...
I think you may be thinking of me mentioning the Stanford Inn in Mendocino? Would you be traveling with kids? If not, I’ve also mentioned the Las Alcobas (Marriott) in Napa Valley when gabbing with @calypso726 and @wanderlust7 stayed at the Ventana Inn (Hyatt) in Big Sur that’s all the rage since it became all inclusive.
No, but I’ve considered it. I think your trade off vs. hotels/resorts closer to the coast like the Carmel Highlands Inn and Ventana Inn is those will have ocean views whereas Carmel Valley is in a valley, a few miles inland. That also means Carmel Valley will almost always have better weather than lodging along the coast. The marine later doesn’t reach quite that far inland. So while at the Ventana or Highlands Inn, you’re paying for the views, you may have overcast weather until, hopefully, the fog burns off. Carmel Valley is a bit pastoral, but has great vineyards and restaurants. Also be sure to stop by Earthbound Farms. They have a cute little market and beautiful gardens. It’s a short drive from Carmel-by-the-Sea - cute shops, lots of dining options. Carmel Beach is one of our favorites, but may be too chilly when you’re planning on visiting. Short drive to Monterey in the north, Point Lobos And onward to Big Sur heading south. Traffic in the area and heading down to Big Sur has gotten really bad in recent years. That whole area is so beautiful and picturesque. Everyone’s gotta show it off on their insta.
We would not be traveling with kids. I'll check out both of those!
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay. I just recently booked a stay with 2x 50k FNCs.
I was going to suggest this one but see that you beat me to it. Nice redemption with the FNCs. It's usually a bit cold over there, but so very pretty. Enjoy! If we can't get away (farther) then it's definitely a place I'm considering for the FNC I was hoping to use in Copenhagen this week.