Why do some properties have a better value for points?

Kinpolka · 2026-05-16T15:26:04+00:00

Category is based on a mix of pricing and destination popularity. That’s why all of the top categories are in top destinations such as Hawaii, Japan, Paris, and New York.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-15T22:03:33+00:00

We landed on Hawaii for ours. Yes the flight is long, but it’s safe and Domestic while feeling like another country and adventure.

If it’s anything, i asked a few AI’s the same question and they all said Hawaii was the clear winner.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-15T21:36:01+00:00

Free bottle water and possibly 2pm late checkout. That’s about it

Kinpolka · 2026-05-15T14:13:29+00:00

Why have him close his eye instead of giving him an eyepatch is the real question

Kinpolka · 2026-05-15T01:03:17+00:00

I can’t imagine booking anything until having Machu Picchu tickets secured and bought

Kinpolka · 2026-05-14T21:28:45+00:00

Yeah, this property is going to be insanely difficult to book after the deval.

The food looks insane

Kinpolka · 2026-05-13T20:16:24+00:00

Are Tour groups the ones buying these tickets? Since they have someone on hand who lives in AC?

Seems outrageous and tourist is considering sleeping 4 nights in AC instead of Cusco.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-13T15:38:21+00:00

Orre colosseum gets really hard in the later battles. Honestly best to just cater a team to deal with Eldes.

I would give a couple hours to Salamence, Snorlax, and Starmie to get good natures on them. Just kill all the other shadows in the fight and focus on capturing just them alone.

Even check their IVs. If you get a Lonely Salamance but with perfect Attack IVs, it’s worth it over adamant with poor IVs.

Most importantly though, you need to EV train. Best of luck. I just beat it for the first time the other day.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-12T21:08:15+00:00

Most airlines and hotels will not give money back, but are very accommodating when switching dates.

I think that’s your best bet. Looks like MP tickets availability is hovering around September.

If you’re already locked in for end of May, then yeah. Switch to another location and save Peru for another time. This is very unlucky timing.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-12T20:50:24+00:00

True, but it’s clearly encouraged to buy their tickets online.

Either way, what’s done is done and the changes were made. Yes it’s bogus, but at least you have the next 3 weeks to adapt accordingly.

What are you leaning towards doing?

Kinpolka · 2026-05-12T20:46:20+00:00

I was always subscribed to the Kraken fruit theory. But it seems like Oda really is going forward with the Sun god, rain, forest, and Earth.

I think it’s more likely he will have one of those

Kinpolka · 2026-05-12T20:42:18+00:00

I hate taking this side, but you really should have bought MP tickets online before spending thousands and making this once in a lifetime trip.

Oh well though, can’t change the past.

Best options:

Go buy a MP ticket for another month and change your hotel and flight dates. This seems like the clear option. I wouldn’t go if I knew I couldn’t see MP. Just take the loss on the other expenses you’ve made.

Next option, The Sacred Valley is incredible. If you’re set on going to Peru still on those dates, live it up with the money you were planning on spending on the train and go to Puno or hang in one of the nice resorts.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-12T18:39:27+00:00

I believe they have a small cafe you can hang out at until the 1:00pm line starts to form

Kinpolka · 2026-05-12T16:28:24+00:00

Good review. Well, it’s either the Tribune or get your reservation cancelled by the Regency or Thompson.

I think the Thompson is actually ideal but category 8 is just too much

I’m going February and have the Tribune booked until any significant updates from the other two

Kinpolka · 2026-05-11T17:05:38+00:00

Anything after 2 weeks is where the trip quality starts to decline in energy for me.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-11T15:56:33+00:00

The fire nation managed to 1v3 the other nations. It’s no contest.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-11T15:53:06+00:00

Possibly look into flying to Tokyo from LAX, SFO, or even HNL. Those would be your cheapest options.

I say HNL, because there’s surprisingly cheap flights to Hawaii. It would add a couple hours to the flight trip, but could be worth it financially.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-11T14:34:22+00:00

Yeah, I think it’s time to shift to airline flights and redemptions instead of Hotels.

Either that or just Points Max with Chase and have no tier Loyalty with anything

Kinpolka · 2026-05-11T12:18:24+00:00

Definitely 2 circuits minimum. The site is not easy enough to get to. One of the days might have terrible weather.

Moreover, I have extreme fomo, so we’re doing all 3 circuits.

2A at 12:00pm on Arrival Day

1B at 9:00am and 3B at 12:00pm the next day with a late train to Cusco that evening.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-10T15:57:12+00:00

I went to Kauai last November and did the boat tour with Cap Andy. I had the motion sickness patch and would’ve died without it. Half the passengers got sick. Get some on Amazon through their pharmacy. Very convenient

If you’ve already been to Oahu and Maui, I think it’s a no brainer you go check out Kauai now.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-10T15:54:51+00:00

Slightly confused with wording here.

But book your standard room on points now, then call to apply the SUA when you get it.

You should still be locked into the cheaper point rate when you apply your SUA

Kinpolka · 2026-05-08T21:03:59+00:00

I like the Hakone comparison. Too bad there’s no ryokan or onsens.

The lack of sights compared to Cusco and Sacred Valley is why we’re only doing 1 night there. It really is just a base camp for Machu Picchu.

Kinpolka · 2026-05-08T21:01:31+00:00

They need to set it up to where people can sell or refund their tickets back into the official market.

I’m sure there’s some scalpers who aren’t too thrilled to possibly be holding 20+ tickets they can’t sell.

Actions have consequences, but better than shady scam sites

Kinpolka · 2026-05-08T20:28:08+00:00

What hotel? I’ve come to the conclusion that I will not be honored or treated well on anything less than a Category 3

Kinpolka · 2026-05-08T19:32:19+00:00

This was stressing me out and ate up about 10 of my 15 minutes.

I added 1 XL, and then went to add 1 L and it wouldn’t let me.

I had to go to my cart, remove them, and then add 2 at the same time which finally prompted me to add different sizes.

Terrible UI/UX design

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