Using FFN
 

So I have accumulated 2 FFN nights at Hyatt's. I am trying to determine the best place to go for a nice weekend break. Where would you recommend?

I was thinking about DC to do some sight-seeing, but I have been there a number of times for work. I am open to pretty much anywhere in North America and was thinking about mid-late March.

Any ideas appreciated.

Victor, Miami

Chicago Park Hyatt

I would scout around some cities/locations that you are fond of and are willing to travel to and check for availability for the times you can travel. I would grab some ideas by going to goldpassport.com and check out the lists of hotels by category...of course starting with category 5 :D and move down from there (earn 'em cheap and redeem 'em big:) )...sort by location and availability...and choose from there

I was a bit disappointed just after the first of the year regarding availability in places I was interested in--it seemed good in Dec (before I had earned mine, of course)...availability has dropped off a lot since the first of the year in the places I was interested in (for example no luck for any weekend at the Hotel Victor or PH Chicago)...I was able to get something good for the three free nights I had but availability was so weak (i.e. nonexistant) in places I was interested in that I changed a few reservations for later this month....why earn if you can't burn (as you'd like, at least)

Do a St. Patrick's Day (Sat. 3/17) Parade in the expensive city of your choice! I did Chicago the previous weekend & Savannah, GA the actual weekend last year, when St. Pat's Day was Friday. Being a Sat. this year, few places will parade on the previous weekend.

BTW, Renard, HYatt has no Category 6.

A good strategy to use for next year...is to hold the award room you want using points once FFN is announced. Once you earn the FFN's call Cust. Service and have them switch the rooms from points to FFN.

True...their new level is 5. Give them time :D

Austin maybe?
 

Austin is a great place for a weekend trip, and the bluebonnets come out in March. Hyatt has great new resort - Lost Pines - that just opened. And the Austin Hyatt is in walking distance to 6th Street and right by where the bats come out in season (quite a sight).