Ken in Phs - I understand I get 2.5 points per dollar as starwood Platinum. That means $4,000 gets 10,000 points which I believe is the requirement for Sheraton or Westin Maui.

With Hyatt I get 6.5 points per dollar. A night at HR Maui or Kauai is 15,000 points, or $2308. I understand I can get 500 point bonuses at Starwood properties, and that helps. But I also seem to always be getting "Faster Free Nights" at Hyatts.

I'm looking for a reason to changefrom Hyatt, as I now have lifetime Diamond status. But it seems I have to spend many more revenue dollars to get to a prime resort with Starwood.

I'm on an expense account for collecting the points, so I don't get to pocket any savings by booking on Priceline.