Originally Posted by
hailstorm
The disadvantage of this timing would be that the Diamond status would only last until February 2015, whereas doing so in the middle of the year may extend that status until February 2016 (which would also result in 8 suite upgrade certs total)
Of course, this wouldn't matter if you intend on extending Diamond status via regular qualification going forward.
That's assuming a Diamond Challenge is completed.
Signing up right now, completion of a Challenge is not required. The suite upgrades will appear and you can book up to 56 nights in suites without having to complete the Challenge within 60 days.