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We own two Starwood properties--the Sheraton Desert Oasis and Westin Kierland --both in Scottsdale. We bought in 2001 and again in 2006 because we liked the program. Normally the only way to get into the Starpoints part of the system is to buy from a developer. We have used options, points and II and have been very pleased. The Options get you into all the Starwood Vacation Ownership properties and the size and season determines how many Options you have available to use. The same is true with the number of Starpoints your property is worth. We have used Starpoints in London, Dublin, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Orlando to name a few. We have also converted points to airline miles but we don't feel that is cost effective. It is a good option to top off your frequent flyer miles if you don't need a lot or they give you a bonus of 5000 if you use 20000. We have been most satisfied -----hope you are happy with what ever choice you made.