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Point-savvy Owners share how they maximized their Hilton Grand Vacations points to book a last-minute vacation in Vegas

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Aerial shot of Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club and The Strip at sunset in Las Vegas.

Summary: Discover just how flexible Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare really is in this story. Owners share how they booked a last-minute vacation in Vegas.

One of the best ways to learn how Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare works is to explore how real Owners use vacation ownership to make travel a permanent part of their lives.

Hilton Grand Vacations Owners and husband and wife blogging team, Courtney and Monique, are just as passionate about sharing their points strategy as they are about travel.

On a recent whim, they enjoyed a last-minute vacation in Las Vegas and stayed at Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club. Discover how they scored a 1-bedroom, corner suite overlooking The Strip for New Year’s Eve.

Read the article to get the full scoop.

Our Last-Minute Trip to Las Vegas for New Years

Let’s Get 2 The Points, February 9, 2021

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