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How to Get Hyatt Diamond Status Until February 2016

May 19, 2014 by Angelina Aucello 9 Comments

I’ve written about Hyatt Diamond status, the highest level of the Hyatt GoldPassport loyalty program, plenty of times, and it’s no secret that having top-tier status allows you to have a better traveling experience overall. You might recall seeing my post about my stay at the new Andaz Maui at Wailea, and how my family … [Read More…]

Filed Under: Hyatt, Strategies, Uncategorized

100 Free and Easy Hyatt Points

January 23, 2014 by Angelina Aucello 7 Comments

Loyalty Lobby came across a possibly targeted Hyatt/Chinese New Year promotion that allows you to earn 100 Hyatt GoldPassport points just by entering your Hyatt #. I did not personally receive the email offer, but it looked like I was able to successfully claim the points. While 100 points is not much, it might be … [Read More…]

Filed Under: Free Points, Hyatt

Hotel Review: The New Andaz Maui at Wailea

November 25, 2013 by Angelina Aucello 29 Comments

I just came back from an awesome 5-night family trip to Maui, and boy is it coldddd in the northeast. I’m definitely missing the warm Hawaiian sun and sand! As a family, we had originally planned to spend 3-nights at Hyatt’s new property – the Andaz Maui at Wailea, but after the rest of my … [Read More…]

Filed Under: Hawaii, Hotel Reviews, Hyatt, Trip Reports

Reader Question: How Do I Request a Hyatt Diamond Trial?

November 14, 2013 by Angelina Aucello 34 Comments

In response to my recent Maui Planning in Progress post, reader Jill reached out asking if I could further explain the procedure for requesting a Hyatt Diamond trial. With all of the recent program devaluations we’ve been hit with this past month (including Hyatt), I feel that many readers might be in the same boat … [Read More…]

Filed Under: Hyatt, Strategies

Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Tokyo

March 31, 2013 by Angelina Aucello 18 Comments

Happy Easter, all! I just returned back home after an amazing two-week trip with Dad to San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, and Tokyo. At the tail end of the trip, it’s safe to say that I knocked an aspirational hotel stay off my bucket list, as we spent our last night at the legendary Park … [Read More…]

Filed Under: Hotel Reviews, Hyatt, Trip Reports

Hotel Review: Presidential Suite at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul

March 19, 2013 by Angelina Aucello Leave a Comment

How We Got It Last month, I headed to Istanbul for the first time with some friends for a President’s Day Weekend getaway. Since we all were gifted top-tier Hyatt Diamond status as Star MegaDo 4 participants back in November, we decided it would be best to book a few rooms at the Grand Hyatt … [Read More…]

Filed Under: Hotel Reviews, Hyatt, Trip Reports

Important August 31 Deadline Reminders – Promotion Round Up

August 27, 2012 by Angelina Aucello Leave a Comment

As summer sadly winds down, so do many promotions. August 31 seems to be an important deadline for several promotions in the point and miles world, so this is just a friendly reminder about some of the deadlines that are approaching; I don’t want you to miss out on an opportunity! If I missed anything … [Read More…]

Filed Under: AAdvantage, American Airlines, American Express, Club Carlson, Credit Cards, Facebook, Hyatt, Marriott Rewards

Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Kauai

June 19, 2012 by Angelina Aucello 17 Comments

Wow, as I write this review, I’m wishing I was back in Hawaii, or more specifically, on the beautiful island of Kauai! During our recent trip to Hawaii, Kevin and I had the pleasure of spending two nights at the wonderful Grand Hyatt Kauai. Rather than slacking on my trip reports as usual (I promise … [Read More…]

Filed Under: Hawaii, Hotel Reviews, Hyatt, Trip Reports

Hyatt Places’ Morning Meltdown Contest

June 18, 2012 by Angelina Aucello Leave a Comment

I’m not sure what will be more exciting to you – the contest I’m about to share, or the my most-mortifiying morning meltdown I’m also going to share at the end of the post. Hyatt Place just announced an interesting Facebook contest that thrives on the misfortunes and #fails of others called “Morning Meltdowns“. Hyatt … [Read More…]

Filed Under: Facebook, Hyatt

Quickies: 30% off Hertz on Demand NYC, Free Hyatt Platinum Status, & Amex Panera Bread Deal

April 3, 2012 by Angelina Aucello 4 Comments

30% off Hertz on Demand in NYC: Dad recently blogged about our experience using Hertz on Demand in NYC while getting to LGA. In celebration of Earth Day, Hertz is offering 30% off the hourly rate when you drive the Ford Fiesta or any Electric Vehicle this month in New York City. This offer is … [Read More…]

Filed Under: American Express, Hertz, Hyatt, Quickies

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