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Anonymous Guest

September 27, 2015, 11:05 am

Hi Ben,
You’ve helped me w bookings in the past – 4 lie flat seats to Hawaii over spring break rocked. My points w cc’s = MR (Amex gold and plat), Chase and SPG. A smattering of points on airlines – no status and limited biz travel. Lots of internet shopping and perfect credit score. We fly out of Boston. [B]Where should I focus my accumulation?[/B]

Are BA, Singapore and Virgin Atlantic the transfer partners with my 3 cards? Does that make them good bets? So many considerations which is why I come to you. 🙂 Shooting for 600k points for 4 premium seats. Here are top picks on bucket list:
[INDENT]Iceland to France on the list (friends with US Ambassador and want to visit while he has the gig).
Australia or New Zealand/Fiji
Dubai/South Africa
England/Spain
Amsterdam/Germany
Adriatic Sea/Slovenia
Galapagos Islands and South American
Bareboat Charter in BVI’s – would not spend points here[/INDENT]

Can you advise where my focus shoud be? I’m all over the map with pockets of points. Anything I should be doing right now with respect to buying or transfering points? No travel date set so time to make a goal and focus there.
Many thanks to all who weigh-in.
Cheers,
Kim

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