Cheap Cruising

There’s not much you can do about gas but you can certainly can pinch your lodging pennies.  Hyatt’s “Faster Free Nights” can help you do that. Just register for the Gold Passport program by December, 30 and you’ll get one free night for every two qualifying nights. If you use your Mastercard you’ll also earn 2,000 bonus points.

Of course there are catches so please read the fine print. The one that jumps out is that you must use your freebie stay September 15, 2008, and February 28, 2009.  Also, from  what I cant tell the reward comes a couple of weeks after the qualifying stay.  I’ll admit that the Hyatt is often a little bit pricey for this cheap traveler but it’s certainly a good deal for those looking for a solid chain with a proven track record.