Originally Posted by
Carolina2Cali
I am ABOUT to do a deep dive on the several page post linked above for this promotion, but three quick questions... (sidebar, amazing stories above, I would love a free night in Tokyo and I would also TOTALLY do something like moving around my parents or friends or loved ones daily)
- Someone has confirmed with Hyatt this plan will work, the whole, checking out in January counts double towards 2022 thing? That isn't quite how the language reads to me, earn for the stay and again in 2021, but obviously the stay would thus also end in 2021... ?
- Has anyone looked into which random cities are "Cheapest" right now? If not, would there be an easy way to do that, like the Google Explore feature or the now extinct Southwest map thing? With a mother at year 4 of ALS, an aggressive version too, I could see staying around GSP, South Carolina being most beneficial. But to be honest, 30 days in Mexico sounds nicer, even if it's that Tabasco place mentioned in the article.
- The Mexican option above when I looked into it was actually like 44 bucks a night, but every third night was 0, or free. Do those free nights still qualify for 1, or I guess 2, of the 30/60 nights required?
I have Explorist from a Caesars or MLife Vegas status match, and will have it again next year too, but research indicates Globalist is a much better end product? I plan to travel a lot of even become a digital nomad after mom passes, for now blowing stupid money on rent in Los Angeles where we can't do just about anything.
To your points above:
#1: Yes, all nights will count towards 2021 status
if you check-out Jan 1-4 of 2021. You can read the details of the promotion at this link:
World of Hyatt Bonus Journeys | 3x Points. The FAQ clearly states how the tier-qualifying nights will count towards 2021 status, see FAQ #23..."If your stay starts during the Promotion Period in 2020 and your checkout date is January 1-4, 2021, your Tier-Qualifying Nights and bonus Tier-Qualifying Nights will all be awarded in 2021." Once you achieve Globalist status in 2021, your benefits are good for all of 2022 and expire in Feb 2023!
#2: Just use the Hyatt website to search for prices using their map search feature. Enter a location, like Chicago, select your dates, and then scroll the list of properties that come up listing the prices. You can move about the map (check the box for Search as Map Moves) and the prices and locations will update as you move. Depending on the dates you select you will get different price options. I selected Dec 11 - Jan 2 and found the following:
3 HP in Chicago ranging from $59-$62
HP Los Cabos $65
HP in North Charleston, SC $54
Excalibur in Las Vegas $34 (not sure about resort fees here and they jack up the rate for New Year's Eve)
Try this yourself using date ranges that fit your schedule, just make sure you have a check-out date set for Jan 1-4 range of 2021
#3: I'm not sure about the Mexican option and 3rd night free.
Remember, you don't have to try and get Globalist status all in one lengthy stay in December with an early Jan 2021 check-out. If you are planning to travel more in 2021 then this promotion will give you a good boost to starting out 2021 strong. Even if you just stayed 15 nights, Dec 17th - Jan 1st for example, you would get 30 nights credit towards 2021 status and you are half-way to Glob.