Author: Edward Pizzarello

My goal in life is to fill my family’s passports with stamps, creating buckets of memories along the way. You’ll find me writing about realistic ways for normal people to travel the world, whether you’re on a budget or enjoy luxury. I also enjoy taking us on the occasional detour to explore the inner workings of the travel industry.
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How To Gift Hyatt Guest Of Honor Award

Late last year Hyatt made some changes to their Milestone Rewards, making it easier to use and share many popular rewards.  They also added some great new benefits, such as free nights at Miraval resorts and the opportunity to earn a free night award…

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Hyatt Announces 2024 Award Chart Changes

As warmer weather hints at springtime in the US, some traditions renew themselves. One of those traditions is analyzing annual award category changes for major hotel chains. Whether March “came in like a lion and out like a lamb” in the points and miles…