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The Points Daily
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Friday, June 26, 2026
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| ✅ SOLID | | Hyatt's First All-Inclusive Grand Opens in Cabo at 55,000 Points | | Hyatt is opening its first all-inclusive Grand Hyatt in Los Cabos in the second half of 2026, available for booking now starting from 55,000 points per night for double occupancy. This Category E property features 301 rooms, 11 restaurants, 6 pools, and an Ernie Els golf course, positioning it as a more upscale alternative to the family-focused Hyatt Ziva nearby. Award availability begins February 15, 2027, with rates ranging from 35,000 to 75,000 points depending on dates—worth considering if you're planning Cabo and want something beyond the usual Ziva or Zilara options. | | source → |
| 🔥 FIRE | | U.S. Bank Smartly Checking Offers $450 With $8K Deposit Requirement | | U.S. Bank is offering $450 when you open a new Smartly checking account, though you'll need $8,000 in direct deposits within 90 days to receive the full bonus. Smaller deposit amounts qualify for $250 or $350, the offer is available nationwide except New York and Florida (unless you're already a customer), and you cannot have held a U.S. Bank checking account in the last 12 months. The promotion runs through September 8, 2026, making it a solid return if you have the direct deposit stream available. | | source → |
| ✅ SOLID | | Qatar Airways Slashes Philly-Delhi Roundtrips to $905 This Fall | | Qatar Airways is selling Philadelphia to New Delhi roundtrips for $905 all-in, which is a strong price for one of the better carriers to India. Travel is available from late August through mid-September with a Sunday stay required and at least 3 days advance purchase, and the fare allows one stopover in Doha if you want to break up the trip. This is worth considering if you have India travel plans this fall. | | source → |
| ✅ SOLID | | Wyndham Expands Chart to 4 Tiers, Caps Premium at 45,000 Points | | Wyndham Rewards is overhauling its award chart on September 15, 2026, expanding from 3 tiers to 4, with the lowest tier dropping from 7,500 to 5,000 points as a genuine improvement for budget stays. The new top tier jumps to 45,000 points for premium properties—a 50% hike from the current 30,000-point maximum—but Wyndham hasn't disclosed which hotels are moving where, making this tricky if you're targeting a nicer property. Book before September 15 if you're eyeing something that might jump up in cost. | | source → |
| 🔥 STEAL OF THE DAY | | Some American Express cardholders are seeing a targeted offer for a $10 statement credit after using Apple Pay 3 times. It's not significant, but if you hold the card and the offer appears in your account, it's free money for something you might do anyway. Check your Amex app to see if you're targeted; this offer runs through 8/20/26. | | source → |
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| 💳 CARD OF THE DAY | | American Express Business Platinum If you hold this card, up to $300 in Fine Hotels + Resorts statement credits expire June 30, so use them or forfeit the value. The same applies to up to $90 in quarterly Indeed credits and up to $50 in Hilton purchase credits. With premium annual fees, capturing every dollar of available credits is essential before the biannual reset. | | Apply here → (referral link) |
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