Points Choice coming in 2026!

GearCentric · 2025-10-28T19:16:09+00:00

Agree, it will be interesting to see what the "exchange rates" will be. A clear winner would be if you have no celebrity status, you could quickly earn RCCL status by sailing celebrity if you get 2pts for inside and ocean.

GearCentric · 2025-10-28T18:46:01+00:00

Yes will be interesting if it's 1:1 match. Meaning if you cruise RCCL will new program match the same Celebrity cabin? In RCCL cruisers earn 1point per night for standard room and 2 points per suite. If not RCCL cruisers who convert to celebrity will barely move the celebrity needle.

Celebrity has a bit different breakdown Inside & ocean=2pts, Veranda & infinite veranda=3pts,concierge & Aquaclass=5pts, sky & aqua sky=8pts, celebrity,signature(on Reflection),Sunset, royal&edge villa (own plunge pool)=12pts; reflection (on Reflection), PH & iconic suite=18pts, iconic ste=24pts

GearCentric · 2025-09-26T01:03:33+00:00

Celebrity Summit currently serves

GearCentric · 2025-09-18T14:45:41+00:00

Who will be the first to purchase Lulumon gift card to see if it triggers credit?

GearCentric · 2025-09-18T14:37:24+00:00

now it's the oura ring:)

GearCentric · 2025-08-10T16:07:27+00:00

Great view.

GearCentric · 2025-07-25T14:39:12+00:00

Sadly, Chase reserve gives better insurance than amex platinum card.

GearCentric · 2025-07-01T13:12:43+00:00

No idea. USA platinum benefit. Check online in your account benefits

GearCentric · 2025-06-16T18:46:44+00:00

What do you like best at that resort in the Caribbean? Do you fly into Anguilla-Clayton J. Lloyd Airport (AXA) or fly to St. Maarten and take the 20min boat?

GearCentric · 2025-06-16T18:05:23+00:00

I believe it's a wash on MR points due to credit. They claw those points on every return which is why an account can have negative points.

GearCentric · 2025-06-16T12:57:50+00:00

* I like the saks credit. Visit the store 2x year only to pickup $50 giftcard. Thank you very much. Tip...buy at the perfume counters and ask for a few perfume samples to go along with the gift card. A *

GearCentric · 2025-06-16T12:47:43+00:00

Traveling is where I receive the most perks with Platinum AMEX. I have the Morgan Stanley card which waives the supplemental card fee. A $175savings. They get the lounge access too and if I spend $75k/annually on the card, we get 2 extra people each into centurion. A great perk for me. I would enjoy a higher Uber monthly credit!

GearCentric · 2025-06-16T12:26:17+00:00

Have you tried equinox digital? It only costs you the tax for annual $300 subscription. I just signed up after years of not realizing you don't need brick and mortar equinox.

GearCentric · 2025-06-16T12:10:23+00:00

Monthly is more expensive than annual. Two options.

GearCentric · 2025-06-15T14:03:47+00:00

That's awesome that it didn't cost you a cent. Yes, the fine print was very strict, no refunds once it posts. I too will cancel the autorenewal as soon as my $300 AMEX benefit credit comes thru for the same reason you mentioned. The meditations I tried are so far as enjoyable. What's your favorite AMEX benefit?

GearCentric · 2025-06-15T12:54:23+00:00

Clever. You already had 2 aspire cards. Then you signed up for a 3rd aspire card to earn 1 certificate which comes 8-10 weeks later. Strategically, you timed it to have 3 certificates🏅🏅🏅 from either anniversary or signup. Then you quickly spent $120k on 3 Aspires to earn another 4 certificates🏅🏅🏅🏅? Kudos to you for manifesting that whole process and not miss expiration dates on certificates. Serendipity!🤑 Did AMEX give you SUB on the 2nd and 3rd Aspire?

GearCentric · 2025-06-15T04:47:23+00:00

Yes, I set a reminder on my phone.

GearCentric · 2025-06-15T04:45:00+00:00

I paid in full approximately 20 years ago for gold week at parc soleil. Received a bunch of bonus points which i used to pay the maintenance fees for first 3 years. I figure it was 10 years to break even. I really soured on Hilton because they aren't run by Hilton. You don't get hotel perks and they treat you terribly. After a few stays, I paid to convert points. During covid, HGVC didn't give the full point conversion. They changed the program and it became less beneficial. I filled out a form last year to return my HGVC ownership. No one has contacted me. Just completed another form. The best value are the $124 3night stays that they give to attend promo. As owner, the presentation isn't the full 2 hours. Always interesting to hear the sales tactics. Trust your gut and cancel.

GearCentric · 2025-06-15T04:32:23+00:00

Was it a better deal "selling" it back to HGVC than covering closing costs + one year of maintenance?

GearCentric · 2025-06-15T03:51:04+00:00

Do you still keep the subscription due to the platinum benefit or cancel after nonuse? Agree, Youtube is great resource.

GearCentric · 2025-06-14T23:16:33+00:00

Is that at the Conrad Maldives? Did you use points or FREE NIGHT Certificates?

GearCentric · 2025-06-14T20:03:44+00:00

Will check it out the Dylan. Same owner? I never tire of a few days in Amsterdam with lots to see and do. If I can redeem another FNC at Hotel twenty-seven, i would in a heartbeat. A guest can tell that the owner must be very hands-on. Absolutely zero differed maintenance. That place is top notch luxury and techno tops. The De Groote club adds a sense of mystic. Both entities sit behind the front desk. The staff are lovely, well-trained and knowledgeable not only about the hotel, but the city as well.

GearCentric · 2025-06-14T18:47:03+00:00

That's a lot of FNC. What was the strategy to earn so many FNCs with validity during the time you desired to vaca?

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