When I have the opportunity, I start my calendar year bouncing between cheap Hyatt properties to secure Hyatt Diamond status quickly on stays. I consider Hyatt Diamond the most lucrative status one can earn with only 25 check-ins. I was fortunate this year to complete my 25th stay this week earning me Hyatt status valid through February…
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Hyatt More Possibilities Registration Open – 45,000 Bonus Points
In early February, we shared the details of Hyatt’s More Possibilities promotion where you can earn up to 45,000 bonus points by staying at Hyatt hotels during the promotion period. The registration for the promotion is up on Hyatt’s home page as of this morning. The promotion runs from March 1, 2013 through May 31,…
Up To 45,000 Points With Hyatt’s More Possibilities Promotion
Hyatt’s 2013 promotion has been kept quiet, until today. Hyatt will offer their More Possibilities promotion from March 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013. Promotion Details Earn 3,000 Hyatt Gold Passport Points with every three eligible nights Valid on nights from March 1, 2013 through May 31, 2013 Registration begins February 15 and ends April…
Hotel Q1 2013 Promotions – SPG, Priority Club And More
The first quarter hotel promotions are out and it is time to sign up. Here is a quick round up of some of the latest hotel promotion offers. Starwood Preferred Guest Power Up The Starwood Preferred Guest promotion is called Power Up. This promotion offers 2,000 bonus points for every eligible four nights up to 16 nights…
Hyatt Regency Tampa Sold And Converted
I must have missed that the Hyatt Regency Tampa was being considered for sale by the AREA Property Partners. It turns out Diftwood has purchased the property and will convert it to another chain. This was the Hyatt hotel in downtown and will be missed for it’s location. I stayed here a few years ago during…
It finally happened at my Hyatt!
This entire week I have been staying at a Hyatt for business. I entered my room this evening as I normally do but something was different.  I was scanning my belongings scattered about the room and something caught the corner of my eye. Could it be?! After discovering what had changed, tears of joy started…
Fantastic (new-ish) Diamond benefit at Park Hyatt Tokyo
I recently returned from a week in the fascinating country of Japan. A stop at the Park Hyatt Tokyo was a must given the hotel is one of the most famous hotels in the world and is easily attainable using Hyatt points. I stayed in a suite in March when I first visited this hotel…
Behind The Hyatt Website Breaking News Banner
Ever wonder why there has been a “Breaking News” banner at the top of Hyatt’s website since December 15th, 2012? We have and it isn’t great news for Hyatt or visitors to one of the Caribbean properties. I was making a few reservations for 2013 today on Hyatt’s website and curiosity got the better of…
My favorite hotel stays of 2012
2012 marked a significant shift in the way I think about and target aspirational hotel stays. In the past few years, my goal was to land suites, suites and more suites at as many W and St. Regis properties as I could find. I had good success using that strategy however I eventually hit a…
145,086 miles and 124 Flights – 2012 year in review
I have been traveling every week as a business consultant for a little over four years now. I average around 4 nights per month in my Chicago apartment but I am OK with that. At the beginning of 2012 I made the (mighty difficult) decision that I value my personal relationships and community over a…
Two commonly overlooked bonuses for Hyatt Diamond members
There are two enormously generous benefits for Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond members that are often overlooked. The first is clearly laid out in the Terms and Conditions while the second is not. 1. 2500 bonus points for a closed club lounge. This benefit is clearly stated on the Hyatt website. During periods of high demand…
Andaz Suite At The Hyatt Andaz 5th Ave New York
The Hyatt Andaz 5th Avenue has 182 rooms of which 42 of them are suites. During my quest to maximize Hyatt promotions through the 65,000 imagination bonus or 44,000 possibilities bonus promotions, I was upgraded to both the Splash Suite and the Andaz Suite in addition to a number of stays in a regular king room. I have to…
Splash Suite At The Hyatt Andaz 5th Avenue In New York City
I found myself visiting New York often in 2012 and this meant I had quite the choice of hotels for my stays. Whether it was enjoying one of the great rooms at the Hyatt 48 Lex (corner suite, terrace studio) or one of the great rooms at the Hyatt Andaz 5th Avenue (Splash Suite, Andaz…
Terrace Studio At The Hyatt 48 Lex In New York City
The Hyatt 48 Lex in New York City is a more intimate hotel with only 116 rooms. At 15,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points for a one-night stay, this hotel offers a great product for a midtown hotel stay. The first few times we stayed here we received an upgrade to a corner suite with 435…
Crystal Clearwater – Gulf Front Suite At Hyatt Regency
Our first trip with Baby Flyer was a success. Not because we were upgraded to a two bedroom Gulf Front suite on a points reservation, but because we were able to spend time with family and reconnect. But the two bedroom Gulf Frontsuite, complimentary Diamond breakfasts and great weather certainly helped. From before we arrived to…
Crystal Clearwater – Best Beach Margarita Only 1 Mile From Hyatt
After our big day on the beach as a result of the awesome Hyatt Diamond breakfast and lunch, we set out in search of Clearwater Beach Florida’s best Margarita. We limited our search to restaurants and bars within 2 miles of the resort. The short radius limited our options but we found a gem of…
Crystal Clearwater – Hyatt Diamond Breakfast And Lunch
The night before we visited an amazing wedding at the Sandpearl. So it was nice to relax with family and enjoy a full breakfast with a view of the beach. As most loyal readers know, we here at Points, Miles & Martinis like Hyatt Diamond breakfast options. Hyatt provides their top tier elite members with…
Crystal Clearwater, Fl – Hyatt Regency Clearwater Resort Review
We ventured down to Florida and the Hyatt Regency Clearwater with Baby Weekly Flyer this summer. Florida greeted us with clear skies for as far as the eye could see. The water was clear and Hyatt Regency Clearwater really took care of this Diamond member during our stay at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater, Florida. The…
Martinis Down Under–Park Hyatt Sydney Part I
As I have posted before, I contend the Park Hyatt Sydney is the best hotel in the Hyatt portfolio of properties worldwide. One of the strongest reasons I believe this is true is because even the lowest category rooms at the Park Hyatt Sydney offer a truly aspirational stay. In this review, I will cover…
Martinis Down Under–Introduction and Trip Planning
I pride myself on a ‘book first, think later’ mentality when it comes to using points and miles. I wish I had some fancy story as to why a trip to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef needed to happen but in reality, it was the result of the decisions that are found at the…