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Re: Marriott Going to Point Syst (by Den):

It is probably time to say something good about the Marriott point system. First, I have not seen any erosion in my ability to use our 7 owned weeks since enrolling our weeks in the new Destination Points program. Second, I have enjoyed the additional option of using a day or two rather than an entire week. In my view, the Destinations (points based) program added some valuable options and needed flexibility to our vacation program.

Try this one that you couldn't do before Destinations. Recently, my son mentioned that he wanted to go to Myrtle Beach for this weekend. I remember hearing something about discounts in the number of points needed to acquire somewhat immediate reservations. I found that I could acquire the days for a 25 to nearly 30% discount in points for this reservation. I figured that depending on how you value the points - this cost an equivalent of $150 to $200 for three nights in a two bedroom unit including two weekend nights.

Folks, this is pretty good; and, this is not based upon unfounded speculation. Yes, I do own weeks and points. I am not a Marriott employee.