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[Q=robina169] I would be interested in learning more about how to more effectively use my Wyndham points. [/Q] To us, "more effectively" meant (a) getting what we wanted and (b) never losing odds-and-ends points at the end of the year. First step was to plan way ahead and be the first guy on line or on the phone exactly 13 months (for when you want to stay where you own) or 10 months (when you want to stay where you do NOT own) away from the desired check-in date. Second step was to always "pool" our points. If you don't know what that means, phone the Wyndham reservation desk and have them explain. Long story short, it gives your points longer life and, at that end of a year when you have, say, 2450 points left, they carry over to the next year and your next reservation uses oldest points first. BTW, you cannot send pooled points to RCI so you must use your points within the Wyndham family of resorts. So, have fun. Meantime, we're happy that we learned about Ovation through Redweek, and even more happy to be done with our Wyndham ownership.