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Working in ____ for 3 weeks and was lucky enough take a side-trip for the weekend to _____ , and get upgraded to this room with an amazingly large patio and incredible views. Can you name the hotel in the picture below? Leave your guess in the comments section below. One lucky winner will be randomly selected using random.org and will receive 500 AAdvantage miles. Look for the winner and a full trip report later this week. Happy Sunday!

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Adam

Adam is the proud founder and CEO of both Point Me to the Plane and award booking site Juicy Miles. An international consultant turned TV programming strategist, Adam currently works full-time on both websites. His obsession with points and miles dates back to his freshman year at college. After browsing Flyertalk and Mileage Workshop, Adam pulled the trigger and signed up for his first Citibank AAdvantage credit card and MCI phone line (yes, landlines still existed). Back then, both deals were churnable and in no time at all, the college freshman had enough miles to travel to Europe and Asia in First Class for free, multiple times. Needless to say, he was hooked! Fast forward a few years and Adam of course ended up in a career with a heavy travel requirement…which meant extra miles for awards! As his colleagues and friends started to hear about and see pictures from his trips, they wanted in on the secret and Adam began to assist them with their bookings, Juicy Miles was born. At the same time, Adam started an email newsletter to prevent those less obsessed co-workers from squandering their point collection opportunities. The bi-weekly email covered everything from upcoming promotions, guidance on maximizing points, and redemption advice. The distribution quickly expanded outside the office and Point Me to the Plane became a BoardingArea blog.

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92 comments

Noah Kimmel September 30, 2012 - 12:46 pm

no I cannot name it

colleen September 30, 2012 - 12:51 pm

beats me, too!

riverchica September 30, 2012 - 12:52 pm

Hmmm, somewhere in Spain? Just grasping.

Mike Stuben September 30, 2012 - 12:54 pm

I don’t know either. I was thinking Mexico.

Jon September 30, 2012 - 12:56 pm

South America?

Pawel September 30, 2012 - 1:03 pm

No idea

Rebecca D. September 30, 2012 - 1:04 pm

I’m thinking you’re working in Madrid, took a weekend trip to Costa del Sol, but I haven’t a clue about the hotel.

Marilynn September 30, 2012 - 1:07 pm

Working in South America you got a room at the Marriott in Santiago. (Just a pure guess)

Dennybob September 30, 2012 - 1:10 pm

Is it Southern Spain?

Grant September 30, 2012 - 1:16 pm

I;m going to say the Walt Disney World Hotel 🙂

allen k September 30, 2012 - 1:20 pm

Hawaii

Alex September 30, 2012 - 1:36 pm

I think it’s the Hilton Sorrento Palace near Naples, Italy.

Alex September 30, 2012 - 1:47 pm

I’m actually pretty sure about this now, for two reasons:

1. The mountain in the haze looks a lot like Vesuvius, though from an odd angle.

2. If you look at the white building to the right of of the red building in the middle of the photo, you’ll see that there is an awning on the highest floor below the penthouse level. On the railing of that balcony, there’s an Italian flag.

Lk September 30, 2012 - 1:40 pm

No idea! Can’t wait to find out. It is beautiful.

barry dean September 30, 2012 - 1:42 pm

I’m thinking Spain.

Sajer Guy September 30, 2012 - 1:43 pm

Sahara Sunset Club – Benalmadena

Jennifer Wilson September 30, 2012 - 1:45 pm

I really don’t know. Maybe Orlando?

mike September 30, 2012 - 1:46 pm

spain

sandy September 30, 2012 - 1:46 pm

Barcolana Spain?

Paul September 30, 2012 - 2:03 pm

I believe Alex is right, the pool picture matches Hilton Sorrento Palace near Naples, Italy

Carl September 30, 2012 - 2:17 pm

Hilton Sorrento Palace near Naples, Italy.

Yaokai Jiang September 30, 2012 - 2:27 pm

Yeah, Alex is definitely right. This is Hilton Sorrento.

Oliver September 30, 2012 - 2:29 pm

Norway 🙂

Steve Y. September 30, 2012 - 2:34 pm

I’m with them on Naples. That was my first instinct, and it looks like I’m not alone.

Pointasaurus September 30, 2012 - 2:43 pm

Sorrento Hilton

Owen September 30, 2012 - 2:45 pm

greece?

dude26 September 30, 2012 - 2:46 pm

I have to agree with the Hilton Sorento

Pointsandtravel September 30, 2012 - 2:54 pm

Working in Naples, took a weekend trip to the Hilton Sorento, in Sorento Italy. Lucky!

Richard September 30, 2012 - 2:57 pm

Yep Hilton Sorrento

ShawnH September 30, 2012 - 3:01 pm

Naples was my guess too with Vesuvius in the background.

Lisa September 30, 2012 - 3:04 pm

Was going to say Greece but looking at other comments I say Sorento!

Nick September 30, 2012 - 3:07 pm

Somewhere in Spain?

shar September 30, 2012 - 3:10 pm

no idea… maybe lisbon?

B-Rad September 30, 2012 - 3:10 pm

I am sold that it’s the Hilton Sorrento Palace

Jorge September 30, 2012 - 3:12 pm

Hilton Sorrento, Italy.

CCORD September 30, 2012 - 3:12 pm

Hilton Sorrento

Peter September 30, 2012 - 3:18 pm

It is so pretty I want to visit later

I will take the majority vote for napal italy for hilton sorrento

caveman September 30, 2012 - 3:38 pm

Fine. I will go with the flow. Hilton sorrento Napal Italy

Stephan September 30, 2012 - 3:44 pm

You were in Naples and went to the Hilton in Sorrento. Vesuvius and the stepped pool are the giveaways.

Michael September 30, 2012 - 3:51 pm

I stayed at this hotel two years ago. Hilton Sorrento, Italy.

Kevin September 30, 2012 - 3:52 pm

I’ll buck the flow and say Barcelona and Sitges 🙂

jerry September 30, 2012 - 3:57 pm

Wherever it is……….I`d like to be there

Jialing September 30, 2012 - 3:57 pm

puerto rico?

Scott September 30, 2012 - 4:05 pm

no idea

David K. September 30, 2012 - 4:18 pm

Southern Italy?

Trent September 30, 2012 - 4:19 pm

Hilton Sorrento in Italy

Jason September 30, 2012 - 4:42 pm

It’s Hilton Sorrento Palace near Naples, Italy

Pictures from Goole maps confirm it.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&source=s_q&geocode=&ie=UTF8&hq=Hilton+Sorrento+Palace+Via+San+Antonio+13&hnear=80067+Sorrento+NA,+Italy&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=103347300701816498443.00047a222136a2a6aaa34

Robert A Patton September 30, 2012 - 4:49 pm

Rome and Naples

Deniz September 30, 2012 - 4:50 pm

That’s def Vesuvius from Hilton Sorrento

HBR September 30, 2012 - 5:03 pm

I agree, Hilton Sorrento. And are you working in Rome? If so, lucky, lucky you.

Fred September 30, 2012 - 5:07 pm

Hilton Sorrento

Kevin September 30, 2012 - 5:15 pm

Survey says…..Hilton Sorrento

sendbillmoney September 30, 2012 - 5:40 pm

I don’t know, but it looks lovely.

Chris September 30, 2012 - 5:45 pm

Definitely the Hilton Sorrento.

mary m. September 30, 2012 - 5:50 pm

will say sorrento – looks incredible1

Jeff September 30, 2012 - 6:14 pm

Italy, Hilton Sorrento

Greg Z September 30, 2012 - 6:25 pm

Hilton Sorrento! Looking forward to the trip report.

Matthew September 30, 2012 - 6:28 pm

Hilton Sorrento

Linda September 30, 2012 - 6:35 pm

I think its sorrento italy, because of the wooden structures that protect the lemons, perhaps the Hilton, but dont know the hotel for sure

Xavier September 30, 2012 - 6:37 pm

Hawai?

JamesP September 30, 2012 - 7:04 pm

An interesting view of Hotel Sorrento, Italy.

hulagrrl210 September 30, 2012 - 7:11 pm

Hilton Sorrento Palace. I’m guessing you were working in Rome?

R Gage September 30, 2012 - 7:33 pm

Sorrento Hilton

T.L. September 30, 2012 - 7:34 pm

Hilton Sorrento Palace in Italy

Peter Nepan September 30, 2012 - 7:45 pm

Hilton Sorrento Palace in Sorrento, Italy

Gavin September 30, 2012 - 7:45 pm

Somewhere in Italy

Christeen September 30, 2012 - 7:51 pm

Hilton Sorrento Palace, Sorrento, Italy
Looks beautiful there!

faye September 30, 2012 - 7:59 pm

Hmmm…Hilton Sorrento

Joel September 30, 2012 - 8:10 pm

1) Italy 2) Sorrento

AZ September 30, 2012 - 8:37 pm

My vote is on the Hilton Sorrento.

Nadine September 30, 2012 - 9:16 pm

I think that if you were in Naples, your side trip was to Capri. If it wasn’t you should definitely go someday!

Anirban September 30, 2012 - 10:42 pm

Hilton Sorrento across the bay of naples, Italy

Ted September 30, 2012 - 11:02 pm

Europe

Thayton September 30, 2012 - 11:12 pm

hilton sorrento palace

Thayton September 30, 2012 - 11:13 pm

hilton sorrento palace, Italy

Al September 30, 2012 - 11:17 pm

I’m going with the wisdom of the crowd, Hilton Sorrento in Italy.

Michael Edwards September 30, 2012 - 11:26 pm

Hilton Sorrento in Italy

CS September 30, 2012 - 11:27 pm

Hilton Sorrento 🙂

Max M September 30, 2012 - 11:33 pm

Hilton Sorrento, in Italy.

Jo October 1, 2012 - 12:03 am

Hilton Sorrento Palace, for sure!

Kenneth October 1, 2012 - 12:47 am

Hilton Sorrento Italy

Jiles McCoy October 1, 2012 - 1:54 am

Hilton Sorrento Italy

Abhishek Duggal October 1, 2012 - 2:16 am

Hilton Sorrento Palace
Via S. Antonio 13, Sorrento, 80067, Italy

Susan October 1, 2012 - 8:26 am

Hilton Sorrento Palace – Sorento (near Naples) Italy

Jason A October 1, 2012 - 9:29 am

This definitely looks like Spain… Madrid?

rani October 1, 2012 - 11:38 am

I have no idea but wish I were there!

Ari October 1, 2012 - 2:36 pm

Somewhere in Vegas? Ok, maybe not…

Eric W October 1, 2012 - 6:13 pm

Hilton Sorrento! Ciao.

Tami Faurote October 1, 2012 - 8:11 pm

The Hilton Sorrento Palace overlooking Sorrento, Italy

Michael Meredith October 1, 2012 - 9:29 pm

It’s the Hilton Sorrento Palace hotel in Sorrento, Italy.

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adam October 2, 2012 - 1:40 pm

The winner has been announced – check out this post. Congratulations to the winner! The hotel is the Hilton Sorrento Palace and it was great. I really enjoyed Sorrento and my boat trips to Capri. Full details on the hotel and trips in a future trip report!

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