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Also: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in July [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jul 4, 2022 USING HYATT REWARD NIGHTS World of Hyatt loyalists are familiar with Category 1-4 reward night certificates. You can earn these certificates in various ways, including through the [World of Hyatt Credit Card]( and the [Brand Explorer award](. As the expiration date for two certificates approached this spring, I looked for compelling uses. In doing so, I discovered Hyatt’s Category 4 Alila Fort Bishangarh (pictured above) near Jaipur, [India](. I had plans to visit southern India, so I replanned my trip to include a two-night stay at this Alila outpost in northern India. After all, I couldn't resist staying in a 232-year-old fort with my expiring certificates. I had doubts as to whether it was worth restructuring my India trip around this Alila, but in the end, it was totally worth it. The hotel gave me a wonderful upgrade as a [Hyatt Globalist elite member]( and I was impressed with all the small touches at this unique property. Check out my [review of the Alila Fort Bishangarh]( for more details. To learn other ways to maximize your Hyatt certificates, browse the following stories: - [How to earn, use and make the most of your Hyatt free night certificates]( - [The 12 hotels where you’ll get the most out of your Hyatt reward night certificate]( - [The best Hyatt Category 4 hotels for family vacations]( Katie Genter, Senior Writer Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in July]( Here are some important reminders for the month of July. [Read more]( [2 ways you can use hotel points to save big on summer travel, despite inflation]( In many destinations, the price for hotels has become prohibitive. [Read more]( [Lufthansa brings the Airbus A380 out of retirement for summer 2023]( A surge in travel demand and delays on new aircraft mean Lufthansa will bring its collection of superjumbos back into action. [Read more]( [Choosing the best site for your next vacation rental: Airbnb, Vrbo or Booking.com]( Here's some insight into what a home rental facilitates and what to look for in a longer-term rental. [Read more]( [Bow ties and ballgowns: 5 reasons I always dress up on cruise ship formal nights]( TPG's Ashley Kosciolek explains why she is always an eager participant in formal nights on cruises. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Earning points and miles as an expat: What you need to know]( 2 [10-year anniversary: Reviewing American Flagship First on the new route to Doha]( 3 [Hyperspace views and cosmic brews: Our impressions of the first 'Star Wars' bar at sea on Disney Wish]( 4 [Delta deal alert: Bahamas flights for 11,000 SkyMiles]( 5 [Best river cruises in Europe]( 6 [10 common misconceptions about the Canary Islands]( 7 [How to redeem Marriott points for upgraded rooms]( 8 [5 reasons to love Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport]( 9 [Deal alert: Bogota, Colombia, has wide open availability this fall at discounted prices]( 10 [Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which card is right for you?]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022