I know this is posted in the California forum, but it has to come from a Californians point of view.

So by the end of the year I will still be of Diamond Aspirations 2 status. I was told I have $750 airfare credit to a Total Rewards destination, how is the money reimbursed? Can I buy TWO airplane tickets for me and a friend? Or does the $750 credit just apply to one place ticket? Does anyone have good information on exactly how this gets paid so I can start planning properly?

As far as where to go, I live in Orange County/Los Angeles county. San Diego casinos are not far, and driving to Vegas isn't too far for a long weekend. The question is, does anywhere else in the USA beat Vegas? to be worth a trip? I'm considering Reno/Lake Tahoe (But Lake Tahoe seems to be quite far from the Reno airport). Would they even allow me to fly to Vegas from Orange County?

Where else would make a nice 4-6 day trip to primarily gamble, good hotel, eat food? I am just quite content with where I live in so it's a hard decision to even use it at all.

Thanks