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If you're staying at a Hyatt with Peloton bikes, you can earn World of Hyatt points for your workout. Link your World of Hyatt and Peloton accounts before your stay, then complete at least 10 minutes on an eligible bike or rower to earn 100 bonus points per workout, up to 1,000 points a month. Certain travel credit cards can also earn bonus points on eligible Peloton purchases and memberships, so it's worth checking what you already have.
Beyond workouts, Hyatt rewards staying across different brands through a program called Brand Explorer. Think of it as hotel bingo. Stay at five different World of Hyatt brands and you'll earn a Category 1-4 free night award. Keep going and you can earn up to seven total. If you tend to book the same familiar brand out of habit, it might be worth trying something new next time.
Over at Hilton, Yotel has started joining Hilton Honors through a new collection called Select by Hilton. It's a compact, budget-friendly brand found mostly in cities and near airports, though stays currently earn Hilton points at a slightly lower rate than most other Hilton brands. We also cover Southwest's flash sale of up to 40% off flights, plus a quick reminder to check whether you've been targeted for a personalized United MilePlay offer.
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