Note exactly a ringing endorsement, but if you happen to be travelling to their destinations or are collecting points in certain programs, US Travel is offering first-come, first served deals. New specials are available each day this week.

Example: Today they have Choice hotel points for about 0.006/pt (various points from 14000 for $85 to 55000 for $285). Venetian Las Vegas has 3 nites in a suite for $1250; Omni is offering a $175 deal Getaway (2 nights) at - Charlottesville, VA, Houston,TX, Indianapolis, IN, and Providence, RI.