When to Part with Points & Angie's Safari Trip

WELCOME QUESTION OF THE WEEK (from the group) Jessie Scott asked  Anyone else have a hard time parting with points? I have plenty and the only award option I can find to PPT are overpriced due to peak dates on KLM. Weighing using points for non-ideal redemptions verses earning them on cash tickets stresses me out! The choice is 588k MR (Amex Membership Rewards) or $7500 for 5 economy RT (Round-Trip) LAX-PPT. That’s not a great use of points but my kids are getting older and I’m trying to make as many memories as I can before they leave me. Thoughts or advice? Do you have a hard time parting with points when it’s a less than optimal redemption? NEWS & ENHANCED OFFERSEnhanced Ink Offers - died early, but I appliedAre you eligible for a business card?What if you're not approved?WHAT BONUSES DID WE GET? How did Angie accidentally earn the Southwest Companion Pass? Do you know ALL of the ways to earn it?Amex Biz Banking bonus finally hitWorking on Charles Schwab Amex Platinum and Hilton BusinessTRIP UPDATES? Bali Traveling throughout Southeast Asia with friendsTip for booking the best seat on the longest flight in the worldNothing really for Joe - except what 80K AAdvantage miles can book HIGHLIGHT (Main Feature) Africa-back from the bush. Highs, lows, things to do differently and how to use points on a $$$$ trip. Here's some of her posts:Lounge HoppingFlying KLMTarangire National ParkMore from TanzaniaNgongoro CraterNdutu PlainsGame DriveSerengetiZanzibar & Bush PlanePark Hyatt ZanzibarQSuitesWrap-up (How everything was booked)WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW Erin Kilpatrick - more data points for turning a denial into an approval - DON'T GIVE UP! Where To Find Us

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