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j2simpso
Thanks for the info on that.
One of the things I like about the Hyatt programme is the few points you need to redeem quality stays at hotels around the world. For instance, I'll be in Honolulu next year for a conference and see that the Hyatt Place is only 12,000 points per night whereas anything with SPMarriott or Hilton would cost me at least 40,000 points per night. In addition, there are numerous promotions on now to buy Hyatt points on the cheap such as the
US Travel Daily Getaway Promotion next month. Needless to say, I'll be at my computer the moment those promotions go live to snap up a stack of Hyatt points.
Safe Travels,
James
You also earn them at about half the rate. But, yes, there is definitely value in the program.
Up to 55k pts can be bought per year. When they have 40% bonus promos, that raised the cap to 77k a year, and they clock in at 1.7c each. This is a good deal, IMO -- it's easy to find redemptions well over 2c (or even 3c) per point (especially after factoring in the tax and resort/destination fee savings)
Definitely check rates before you book. Currently the HP HNL is going for $180. I certainly would not redeem at 1.5c, unless you have some near-limitless source of Hyatt pts