Hyatt Gold Passport Announces Extraordinary Collection of Travel Experiences up for Bid in Upcoming Hyatt Gold Passport Exclusives Online Auction

The popular Hyatt Gold Passport Exclusives online auction makes its return this week with five ultra-distinctive auction lots up for bid at www.goldpassport.com/exclusives . Beginning after midnight September 8, 2006, and concluding at 11:59:59 on September 14, 2006, the Hyatt Gold Passport Exclusives auction includes items ranging from tickets to gourmet events featuring world-class chefs in Scottsdale, Arizona and Dubai, United Arab Emirates to a tour of Chile's wine country. Hyatt Gold Passport Exclusives launched in November 2005, providing Hyatt Gold Passport members the opportunity to redeem their points for unique travel experiences.

The creatively packaged auction lots include:

-- Tickets for two to Bon Appétit's Fifth Annual Scottsdale Celebrity Chef, Golf and Spa Invitational, courtesy of MasterCard®, along with two-night Regency Club accommodations at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch, October 27 and 28, 2006. *

The auction winner will join the nation's hottest chefs, such as Tom Colicchio, Ming Tsai, Todd English and William Bradley on the golf course and at dinner. The package is complete with a participation slot and spectator ticket to the Golf Invitational as well as tickets to special nightly dinner events, including the Grand Tasting. Plus, the weekend includes a spa treatment at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale's renowned Spa Avania. A rental car will be provided courtesy of Avis®.

*Two packages available

Minimum bid: 75,000 Hyatt Gold Passport Points

-- Two tickets to the Grand Gourmet Summit at Grand Hyatt Dubai and two-night accommodations in the Emiri Suite November 8, 9 and 10, 2006. The Grand Gourmet Summit, sure to live up to its billing as the "most exclusive culinary event in the world," showcases the talents of seven of the world's top chefs. Scheduled to attend are culinary experts, such as Hans Välimäki, Claudio Salder, Scott Webster and Ichiro Kubota. The auction winner will receive tickets for two to the Grand Gala finale dinner where they can indulge in the masterful dishes designed by each chef in attendance.

The winner will also enjoy luxurious accommodations in the oversized Emiri Suite at Grand Hyatt Dubai. The suite offers magnificent views of Dubai's skyline and luxury amenities such as a complimentary mini-bar, airport transfers and Grand Club privileges with access to a private lounge serving Continental breakfast, evening cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Minimum bid: 50,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points

-- Three-night accommodations for two in the Presidential Suite at the award winning Grand Hyatt Santiago, a guided city tour, and a private excursion through the picturesque Chilean wine country. The stay includes an in-suite milk bath and a spa treatment at the hotel's Ako Spa, meals in the hotel's three restaurants and airport transportation.

Minimum bid: 75,000 Hyatt Gold Passport points

-- Two days of relaxation and comfort at the highly regarded and industry trend setting i.Sawan Residential Club & Spa at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. The indulgent stay and spa package includes two-night accommodations for two in a Spa Cottage complete with a private terrace and spa treatment zone, daily spa treatments, a Personal Spa Concierge and meals.

Minimum bid: 50,000 Hyatt Gold Passport Points

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