When I became a nomad at the start of the year, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to go for Globalist status with World of Hyatt. Earning top-tier status requires 60 elite nights in a calendar year — and with no fixed address, I could shape my travel plans around that goal.
Now, halfway through the year, I’ve gotten more creative in how I earn and redeem my points.
And soon, I'll pull off one of my most satisfying redemptions yet: a weeklong stay in Europe for an effective rate of just 2,000 Hyatt points per night. This is an outstanding value for a modern hotel with a great location, gym and breakfast.
Here’s how I made it happen and how you can do something similar, especially if you earn the bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see ) or are considering applying for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see ).
Chase Sapphire Preferred: Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Chase Sapphire Reserve: Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Combining status goals with points strategy
Because I hold the World of Hyatt Credit Card (see ), I started the year with five elite nights. I've since earned six more by spending $15,000 on the card — a sweet spot worth targeting if you’re working toward status.
