2015 Hyatt Diamond Upgrades Are Now Available

Last week I posted a reminder that Hyatt’s 2014 Diamond Suite Upgrade Awards would expire on February 28. The nice thing about Hyatt’s Diamond Suite Upgrade Awards is that you don’t have to redeem them for a stay prior to the expiration date, but rather just have to make a booking prior to the expiration date, even if you're staying on a subsequent date.

I figured I’d also post a reminder that if you qualified for Hyatt Diamond status for the 2015 program year, your four annual Diamond Suite Upgrade Awards should have posted to your account today. These are valid through February 29, 2016.

The basic rules of these suite upgrades are as follows:

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Which Credit Card with Transferable Points Is Best for Gas?

TPG reader Cindy tweeted me to ask: @thepointsguy– “What is the best credit card to use for gas purchases that allows you to transfer points to airlines?” Even though gas prices have been coming down, you should still be maximizing and earning on gas purchases. There are plenty of credit cards out there that will...



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The Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/02/28/the-lemaire-channel-antarctica/

Can I Book One-Way AAdvantage Awards Using US Airways Miles?

TPG reader Daniel emailed me to ask: “I have US Airways Dividend Miles, and I was wondering if I could use them to book a one-way award ticket on American Airlines?” Strictly speaking, the answer is yes — you can book a one-way award, but unfortunately, it will cost you the same as a round-trip...



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Why Do You Recommend Transferring Chase UR Points to Hyatt?

TPG reader Dan emailed me to ask: “In several blog posts, you mention that you get more value from Ultimate Rewards points if you use them with Hyatt, but it seems like points transfer 1:1. Can you please explain?” I don’t mean to say that you actually get more points by transferring to Hyatt then...



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Your Fellow Passengers are Generous, Polite, and Well Behaved. The Data Says So.

Back in August, the knee defender guy touched off a media firestorm. The fight started when the male passenger, seated in a middle seat of row 12, used the Knee Defender to stop the woman in front of him from reclining while he was on his laptop… A flight attendant asked him to remove the […]

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Fire Breaks Out Near Ride In Disneyland [VIDEO]

There were no injuries reported as a result of the blaze, which was extinguished, and is suspected to have been cause by fireworks.



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Reader Success Stories: Miles for Emergencies

Over the years, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing that […]



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March 1 – The First-of-the-Month Lightroom Preset party continues!

March 1, a Fresh Pack! For 24 hours on the first day of each month, I release a new Lightroom Pack at half price ($2.50). It went great for Jan and Feb so let’s keep the party going! See more on the Lightroom Presets page! Today’s photo below was made with one of the presets. […]



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Beware of travel industry doublespeak

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Citi Improves ThankYou Premier Card With Lower Fee and Triple Points on Travel and Gas

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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Would You Pay 50 Cents More So That Flight Catering Workers May Eat? Plus Lufthansa First Class News and United Lounge Renovations!

News and notes from around the interweb: United is renovating its lounges with “improved wi-fi, more power outlets and more comfortable seating” — even redoing the incomparable B18 lounge at O’Hare. Here’s the renovation schedule. Unions representing SkyChefs and Gate Gourmet workers want a federal 50 cent per ticket tax to supplement their wages. I’m […]

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Weekly Review: February 28, 2015

Hello from Seattle! I'm visiting some friends in my former hometown, which is a welcome relief from the past week.

I managed to catch a cold on my last trip (which is highly unusual for me), and have spent the past week laying on my mother's sofa with a box of tissues, and writing trip reports like it's my job. ;)

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You Get the Devaluations You Deserve

Commenter Dan writes, I used to do Strategy and Analytics for an [Online Travel Agency] and had an offer for a similar title [tp General Manager, SkyMiles Strategy & Analysis] at United Mileage Plus. This is much more an analytics role than a strategy role. At all these firms, they need a business person who […]

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The extent of European colonialism

"Only a handful of countries were spared."



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