- Joined
- Dec 21, 2014
- Messages
- 9,736
- Reaction score
- 8,270
- Points
- 498
- Location
- California
- Resorts Owned
- HGVC, MVC Vistana
Corrected calculation:
Was that 12k Starpoints i.e. 36k MR pesos (12 x 3)? That's an increase of 14K MR or 4666 Starpoints (devaluation again).
50k * .009 MR value = $450 / night so you are correct. You would be better off with the cash rate.
Will likely use our points for expensive cash nights e.g. ski weekends, international city, and 1 - 2 night extensions with TS and airport.
However won't actively collect MR pesos from everyday spend. We are shifting to Chase Rewards because they are much more flexible and get much higher value at Hyatt etc.
You could also book Dolphin and Swan via Chase portal with points and the associated points would be based on the cash rate (much less than MR points). Plus it counts toward cash stays and you get elite perks and MR points. Works great when cash rates are low, but not so good when cash rates are high.
Was that 12k Starpoints i.e. 36k MR pesos (12 x 3)? That's an increase of 14K MR or 4666 Starpoints (devaluation again).
50k * .009 MR value = $450 / night so you are correct. You would be better off with the cash rate.
Will likely use our points for expensive cash nights e.g. ski weekends, international city, and 1 - 2 night extensions with TS and airport.
However won't actively collect MR pesos from everyday spend. We are shifting to Chase Rewards because they are much more flexible and get much higher value at Hyatt etc.
You could also book Dolphin and Swan via Chase portal with points and the associated points would be based on the cash rate (much less than MR points). Plus it counts toward cash stays and you get elite perks and MR points. Works great when cash rates are low, but not so good when cash rates are high.
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