While points and miles can help you have some once-in-a-lifetime moments, like flying in a seat that is almost like a bedroom in the sky or honeymooning in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, I like to think of my points and miles as tools to stretch my travels further, save more money or see more places.
One way to really stretch your points is to use them for an all-inclusive vacation. This is one of the best redemptions because not only does it cover your accommodations, but also all of your food, some activities and typically even alcohol.
And over the last few years, all-inclusive resorts have grown out of their stereotypes of bland food, watered-down drinks and forced conga-line sorts of entertainment. Even major brands we already know and love are entering the space, like Kimpton, which just started taking reservations for the first-ever Kimpton all-inclusive resort.
I just checked out the new Hyatt Vivid Grand Island (full review coming soon!), where delicious food was front and center, and World of Hyatt members can book a room for two guests for as low as 17,000 points per night.
Think of it this way: For less than 50,000 points my husband and I can have a three-night, high-end, all-inclusive vacation where we don’t have to worry about spending another dime.
To make your all-inclusive vacation dreams come true you can transfer points to World of Hyatt from Chase Travel℠, earned with cards such as the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, at a 1:1 ratio. Or, if you already have the Sapphire Preferred (or another card that allows for Ultimate Rewards points transfers), then the increased $900 cash back or 90,000-point bonus (after spending $6,000 in the first three months of account opening) on the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card could be used for transfers to Hyatt to book multiple nights at many of the all-inclusive properties.
So whether you’re looking for a traditional tropical all-inclusive resort or maybe something all-inclusive but unexpected like a Marriott Bonvoy-participating safari camp, take a look at these resources to plan your next trip:
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