
Hyatt Globalist is my favorite top tier hotel elite status. I think Hyatt Globalist is the most valuable top tier status especially when earned with 60 elite nights. While I also have Hilton Diamond, obtained through credit card spend during last years shorten requirements, I typically prefer to stay at Hyatt properties whenever possible. The…

Manufactured spending is an awesome way to generate enormous amounts of miles and points. Outside from my typical business spend, I try to manufacture spend to earn additional points or to meet sign up bonuses. This month, I opened the Citi AA Advantage Business Card which has the annual fee waived for the first year.…
Last weekend, Jen and I decided to use one of our expiring Hyatt category 1-4 certificates for a quick one night stay at the Hyatt Regency Monterey. While The property is in category 4, it will soon be in category 5 once Hyatt rolls out its new updates, thus this will be our first and…
The last time I went to Carmel Valley Ranch(you can read the review here) I had a wonderful experience. Everything from the amazing rooms and super friendly staff to the general ambiance of the resort, was simply amazing. After having visited a variety of properties in last few years including Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Hyatt Regency…

For our 4 year anniversary, Jen and I decided to plan a short getaway. Being the main travel planner and points junkie, I set my eyes on Carmel Valley Ranch, a Hyatt property under the “Unbound Collection”. I had heard wonderful things about this property and decided it would be amazing spot to celebrate our…