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Hyatt Refuses My Tip at Breakfast; What’s the policy?

June 10, 2015 by James Larounis 8 Comments

Hyatt Refuses My Tip at Breakfast; What’s the policy?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! As a Hyatt Diamond, I receive free breakfast at all properties, which, in and of itself, can be quite valuable depending on the location – take, for example, Paris or the Maldives. I’m not sure why, but it’s occurred to … [Continue reading]

Review: Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami

June 10, 2015 by James Larounis 3 Comments

Review: Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! There’s been a lot of hype recently about the Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami since it’s the first Hyatt hotel situated directly on Miami Beach (South Beach). The only other Hyatt property in the city itself is on the mainland, … [Continue reading]

Is Hyatt Diamond Status Really Worth It?

June 8, 2015 by James Larounis 2 Comments

Is Hyatt Diamond Status Really Worth It?

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that among the many hotel chains I frequent, I tend to prefer Hyatt, where I have Diamond Status. I’ve been asked quite a bit lately on if Hyatt Diamond is … [Continue reading]

New Hyatt Platinum Benefit at the Park Hyatt Paris Vendome

May 31, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

New Hyatt Platinum Benefit at the Park Hyatt Paris Vendome

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! The Park Hyatt Paris Vendome is probably one of the most aspirational properties you can redeem for in the Hyatt system, and is one I highly recommend using for your two free Chase Hyatt Visa credit card nights, if you … [Continue reading]

My Diamond Upgrade Experience at the Park Hyatt Sydney

May 26, 2015 by James Larounis 10 Comments

My Diamond Upgrade Experience at the Park Hyatt Sydney

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Checking in to the Park Hyatt Sydney this week, I wanted to touch on my experience on upgrades as a Diamond member at this property, since I know that’s an important topic for many. First off, before I go any … [Continue reading]

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