Two big changes are hitting Hyatt on the same day, May 20, and if you have points sitting in your account right now, this post is for you.

When I first envisioned taking my family to Hawaii, I thought of palm trees, shave ice, beautiful beaches. It seemed like a dream. I quickly woke up when I looked at hotel prices.

Hawaii hotels are expensive. And not every hotel is created equal.

This is one of the BEST trips to use points for.

I’m going to walk you through the best family resorts on each island, and exactly how you can actually stay at them for way less (or close to free).

Rove Miles is a rewards program that lets you earn points when you book hotels, flights, or while shopping, without giving up the benefits you’d normally get from booking directly.

Instead of choosing between earning credit card points or hotel/flight points, Rove sits in the middle and lets you earn both in many cases.

Learn how hotel points work and compare Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. A beginner-friendly guide to staying in hotels for less using points.

One of the biggest questions I get is: Where should we stay the night before a cruise?

You always want to stay somewhere the night before. Imagine flying in day of the cruise with unexpected flight delays and you miss the very vacation you have been planning on for months.

Families want something simple. Easy transportation. A smooth morning. No stress figuring out how to get to the port with kids, luggage, and all the pre-cruise excitement.

If you already understand how Hyatt free night awards work and how to use them, the fun part is deciding where to use them.

Hyatt recently limited free night awards to hotels in Categories 1–4. At first glance that can feel restrictive, but in practice there are still tons of great options if you know where to look. From family-friendly resorts to easy city bases and international gems, you can stretch these certificates much further than most people realize.

Some of the best all-inclusive stays can be booked with Hyatt points.

If you’re juggling all the decisions, an all-inclusive trip can feel like a deep breath. And when you pair it with points? That’s when it becomes realistically doable.

If you’ve ever tried to book a hotel for your family, especially outside the U.S, you already know how quickly occupancy rules can derail a trip. The Hyatt Family Plan exists for this exact reason. You find a beautiful hotel in the perfect location, everything looks great… and then you get to the booking page and realize the room only allows two people.

Hyatt has one of the best hotel lineups for families, but not every Hyatt brand is created equal.

Some brands are ideal for larger families who need space and flexibility. Others are better suited for quick stays, resort trips, or stretching points as far as possible. Knowing the difference makes a huge impact on how easy (and affordable) your trip feels.

Hyatt is actually very simple. It just sounds complicated.
This guide explains Hyatt in the easiest possible way with no jargon and no confusion. If you’re brand new to all of this, you’re in the right place.