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Club Carlson members can book six Radisson Blu hotels in Europe at a 50% points discount for stays November 1 to March 31, 2013 . This offer looked more exciting a couple of days ago when the Club Carlson list of 47 hotels in Europe and Middle East was leftover from the summer 2012 promotion.
Radisson Blu Nice at 25,000 pet friendly hotels in san francisco points per night in December compared to 124 EUR [$161 USD] on a prepaid, nonrefundable room rate. The best flexible rate at 155 EUR = $201 USD. There is a 10% discount for 3 night or longer stays reducing the rate to 139.50 EUR ($181 USD) per night.
A member can buy up to 60,000 points for $280 during the current Club Carlson points purchase limited time offer. Normally there is a 40,000 points per calendar year limit when buying points for your account. This current limited time promotion for 50% bonus points allows a member to buy 60,000 points.
A traveling couple can buy each buy 60,000 points for $280 each and combine points or make separate reservations for two nights each  at Radisson Blu Resort Nice. A couple can buy as up to 120,000 points for $560.
Book four nights at Radisson Blu Resort Nice and pay a total of $476 ($119 per night) buying points for Radisson Blu Nice, France compared to a paid reservation at $644 (124 EUR/night) for a prepaid, pet friendly hotels in san francisco nonrefundable room stay or $724 (139.50 EUR/night) for a flexible cancellation stay.
Buying points to book 4 nights at Radisson Blu Resort Nice for $476 saves $248 on the published room rate for a flexible reservation and $168 less than a prepaid, nonrefundable booking for sample December dates checked at this hotel.
Conclusion: There are only six hotels participating in this offer, but there are some nice properties to stay during low-season in these locations. Compare rates to see if 50% off award nights are the best deal for your stay.
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