I haven't been gambling much in the past couple years, but I'm planning on making a run at 7* in the next couple of months. I'm not really an advantage player, but I only play video poker and pretty much refuse to play anything less than FP JoB. I'm pretty sure that after I complete my initial run, CET hosts aren't going to be terribly interested in giving me anything much more than the bare minimum.

Anyway, I mostly travel with my father, who has a whole slew of medical issues that make planning trips more difficult. We travel primarily by train, though we have successfully taken a reasonably comfortable transcontinental trip by booking him on a lie-flat redeye route.

How flexible is Total Rewards when it comes to the transportation comps, either the annual perks or via offers? I'd be fine if Passport can book Amtrak directly, or offered the transportation costs as points or free play. Folio credits wouldn't be nearly as useful unless the balance can be refunded after the trip, we're not big spenders.

I expect my 'home' casino to be Harrah's Lake Tahoe, with most other trips in New Orleans and perhaps Atlantic City. If anyone has any experience or advice - or perhaps a particularly good host in Tahoe - it'd be much appreciated.