Originally Posted by
wilma
Actually it looks like 1000 points within the US, Canada, & Caribbean
"Diamond members will receive a complimentary welcome amenity consisting of the following: at Hyatt properties in the U.S., Canada and Caribbean, a choice of 1,000 bonus points or Food and Beverage option; at Hyatt properties outside of North America and Andaz hotels, a Food and Beverage amenity will be provided; at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites, a choice of 500 bonus points or Food and Beverage amenity; at Hyatt Vacation Club resorts, 500 bonus points will be automatically awarded.
Actually, actually, if you read the rest of the paragraph that you quoted, you will see that for Hyatt Vacation Club resorts, it is indeed 500 bonus points.