Mekala ManojKumar
TF Select
Hi all,
We’re planning an international couple trip sometime between Feb to June 2026.
Primary options: Vietnam 🇻🇳 or Bali 🇮🇩
Trip duration: 5 to 10 days.
Origin city : Hyderabad/Mumbai
I want to maximise my trip using points, vouchers, and card benefits. Here’s everything I currently have + value calculation.
💳 Points & Vouchers Available (as of 01/12/2025)
1️⃣ ICICI Times Black Points – 30,500
• Approx value ₹1/point
• While booking flights on iShop ICICI portal, 90%–95% of fare can be covered via points.
2️⃣ Axis Atlas Points – 22,300
• Approx value ₹1/point
• If transferred to Accor, value increases massively
👉 22,300 Atlas → 89,200 Accor Points (~₹89,200 value)
3️⃣ EaseMyTrip Voucher – ₹10,000
• For hotel bookings only (Times Black benefit)
4️⃣ Klook Voucher – ₹10,000
• Milestone benefit (2L spend)
5️⃣ Marriott Bonvoy Points – 40,000+
• I value them at ₹0.40/point → ~₹16,000
• Looking for sweet-spot Marriott redemptions
6️⃣ Times Black Visa Assistance Service – ₹10,000
• Not sure how to utilise this for Vietnam / Bali
• Need clarification from the community
📌 Total Value I Can Utilise (Approx):
Accor (Atlas converted) → ₹89,200
Times Black points → ₹30,500
EMT Voucher → ₹10,000
Klook Voucher → ₹10,000
Marriott Points → ₹16,000
➡️ Total Effective Value: ~₹1,55,700
🧳 Need Community Suggestions On:
✔️ With ~₹1.55L worth of points/value, Vietnam or Bali—which gives better redemption opportunities?
✔️ Best flight booking strategy (Times Black points vs Atlas direct redemption)
✔️ Tips to use Accor points smartly (which hotels give best value?)
✔️ Best value Marriott properties for 40k points
✔️ How to combine EMT voucher + points efficiently for hotels
✔️ Maximising Klook ₹10k (tours, transfers, SIM, airport pickup)
✔️ Whether Times Black ₹10k visa service is actually useful for these countries
✔️ Best months between Feb–Jun for weather + cost
✔️ Suggested 5–10 day itineraries
🌍 Also Open to Other Destinations
If any other country gives better value using these points (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Dubai, Nepal), I’m happy to consider.
💬 Would love expert advice from the community!
Looking for the most value-packed and practical plan for a memorable couple trip using points + vouchers.
We’re planning an international couple trip sometime between Feb to June 2026.
Primary options: Vietnam 🇻🇳 or Bali 🇮🇩
Trip duration: 5 to 10 days.
Origin city : Hyderabad/Mumbai
I want to maximise my trip using points, vouchers, and card benefits. Here’s everything I currently have + value calculation.
💳 Points & Vouchers Available (as of 01/12/2025)
1️⃣ ICICI Times Black Points – 30,500
• Approx value ₹1/point
• While booking flights on iShop ICICI portal, 90%–95% of fare can be covered via points.
2️⃣ Axis Atlas Points – 22,300
• Approx value ₹1/point
• If transferred to Accor, value increases massively
👉 22,300 Atlas → 89,200 Accor Points (~₹89,200 value)
3️⃣ EaseMyTrip Voucher – ₹10,000
• For hotel bookings only (Times Black benefit)
4️⃣ Klook Voucher – ₹10,000
• Milestone benefit (2L spend)
5️⃣ Marriott Bonvoy Points – 40,000+
• I value them at ₹0.40/point → ~₹16,000
• Looking for sweet-spot Marriott redemptions
6️⃣ Times Black Visa Assistance Service – ₹10,000
• Not sure how to utilise this for Vietnam / Bali
• Need clarification from the community
📌 Total Value I Can Utilise (Approx):
Accor (Atlas converted) → ₹89,200
Times Black points → ₹30,500
EMT Voucher → ₹10,000
Klook Voucher → ₹10,000
Marriott Points → ₹16,000
➡️ Total Effective Value: ~₹1,55,700
🧳 Need Community Suggestions On:
✔️ With ~₹1.55L worth of points/value, Vietnam or Bali—which gives better redemption opportunities?
✔️ Best flight booking strategy (Times Black points vs Atlas direct redemption)
✔️ Tips to use Accor points smartly (which hotels give best value?)
✔️ Best value Marriott properties for 40k points
✔️ How to combine EMT voucher + points efficiently for hotels
✔️ Maximising Klook ₹10k (tours, transfers, SIM, airport pickup)
✔️ Whether Times Black ₹10k visa service is actually useful for these countries
✔️ Best months between Feb–Jun for weather + cost
✔️ Suggested 5–10 day itineraries
🌍 Also Open to Other Destinations
If any other country gives better value using these points (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Dubai, Nepal), I’m happy to consider.
💬 Would love expert advice from the community!
Looking for the most value-packed and practical plan for a memorable couple trip using points + vouchers.
