The Bonus Journeys promotion is back, offering a fantastic opportunity to supercharge your points balance this spring. Let’s dive into the details and explore how you can leverage this program to maximize your rewards.
Hyatt Bonus Journeys: A Frequent Traveler's Favorite
Hyatt’s Bonus Journeys promotion is a recurring event, typically offered a few times throughout the year. This 2024 spring iteration allows members to earn a hefty 3,000 bonus points for every three qualifying nights completed between March 1st and April 30th, 2024. Remember, registration is required before your first stay during the promotional period, and the deadline to register is April 15th.
Earning Your Way to Savings
While hotel loyalty programs offer standard benefits like free nights, bonus points promotions effectively translate into significant savings. By racking up points during these events, you can redeem them for award stays later, essentially reducing the cash cost of your accommodations. With the Bonus Journeys promotion, you’re essentially getting a discount of 1,000 points per night (since 3,000 bonus points are awarded for every three nights).
1,000 points per night may not be a monumental amount, but if you’re working your way towards Globalist status it can certainly help take the sting out. Combine the points savings with other Bonus Journey promotions like the Thompson and Dream Hotel Double Elite Nights, or even the increased earn rate with the Hyatt Credit Card and you’re on your way to a great deal.
Strategic Stays for Globalist Status: The Mattress Run
For World of Hyatt members with their sights set on coveted Globalist status, the Bonus Journeys promotion presents a strategic opportunity. Consider utilizing this period for “mattress runs” – short, inexpensive stays specifically aimed at accumulating qualifying nights. By focusing on Category 1 hotels during off-peak periods, you can find rates as low as 3,500 points per night. With the current promotion, this translates to just a 2,500-point net expense per night after factoring in the bonus points earned.
To find these rates you’ll want to run a simple search using Hyatt’s website using a set of dates that works for your schedule.
Click the “See Rates” button that pops up on the search results, then click on the “Points Calendar” to see a full month of pricing for that specific location.
From here, all you’ll need to do is find the 3,500 point nights and start booking! You may not be able to find (3) 3,500 point nights in a row, and that’s ok. This particular Bonus Journey awards you the 3,000 bonus points for each and every 3-nights stayed with Hyatt, meaning you can book single nights and still earn your points.
Getting to the Point
This particular World of Hyatt Bonus Journeys promotion (remember, you need to register!) offers a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your points earning and achieve your travel goals faster. Whether you’re aiming for a luxurious award stay or seeking to qualify for Globalist status through mattress runs, this program delivers significant value. So, register now, book your stays strategically, and get ready to be more rewarded this spring!
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