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Casona Roma Norte: 32,500 Hyatt points or wait on Hilton?

The newly SLH-inducted Casona Roma Norte in Mexico City is now bookable via two programs: World of Hyatt through Mr & Mrs Smith at 32,500 points per night, and Hilton Honors through its SLH partnership (pricing not yet live). With rates starting at $450, the Hyatt redemption offers a fixed fallback, while Hilton's eventual award chart could undercut or exceed that threshold. Watch Hilton's site this month for the actual point cost to decide which program to use.

the play

Book the Hyatt side at 32,500 points now if the value works, or monitor Hilton's website for its SLH award pricing before making a choice.

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#awards #deals #small luxury hotels #hilton honors #world of hyatt #mexico city #award travel

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Uber One: 5% back on rides, down from 6%. New perks don't soften the cut.

Uber is trimming Uber One ride rewards from 6% to 5% back in credits within the next few weeks. The 1% reduction hits habitual users hardest. New features like sharing the subscription with family, international coverage, and 10% back on hotel bookings through the app don't replace the lost earning on frequent domestic rides and Uber Eats orders. The core benefits — $0 delivery fees, surge savings — remain untouched, but the math shifted.

the play

Rebook only if you use Uber One primarily for the new hotel or international perks; otherwise, let the membership expire and pay as you go.

#devaluations #uber #uber one #ride rewards #award travel

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Delta's 30k SkyMiles to Riyadh: book before Oct 23, 2026

Delta's new Atlanta-Riyadh route launches October 23, 2026, on an A350 with Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort, and Main cabins. A limited-time promo offers round-trip economy from 30,000 SkyMiles plus $77 in taxes and fees. At over 7,000 miles, this is one of Delta's longest routes, and the promo provides a cheap way to try the new service. Riyadh-bound travelers also get one-stop access through Atlanta to 150+ U.S. destinations.

the play

Book the 30,000 SkyMiles round-trip economy fare on Delta's new Atlanta-Riyadh route before the October 23 launch date.

#awards #delta air lines #skymiles #award travel #saudi arabia #economy class

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