Three routes caught my eye this week, and one of them is a genuine sweet spot that barely anyone is talking about. Hong Kong is the star of today's issue - with off-peak availability opening up across multiple long-haul routes in late June, there are real redemptions to be had right now.

And on the hotel side? The Hyatt Place Kyoto is sitting at 8.6 cents per point. Let that sink in. That's the kind of number that makes you book first and figure out the trip details later.

A couple of transfer bonuses are expiring in the next few days too - including one that closes today - so let's not waste any time. Here's everything you need to know.

Quick one before we get into the deals. Which Hyatt property featured in today's newsletter offers the best value in cents per point?

The answer is revealed at the bottom of today's newsletter - keep scrolling!

HKG to FRA - Premium Economy

Why it's special: Premium Economy on a long-haul flight from Hong Kong to Frankfurt is genuinely comfortable travel - lie-flat is obviously the dream, but for 67,500 off-peak points you're getting a massive upgrade over a cramped economy seat on a 12+ hour flight. The standard peak rate is 90,000 points, so you're saving 22,500 points by booking these late-June dates.

Availability is low on both dates, so this isn't one to sit on. If Frankfurt is on your radar for summer, these two dates are your window.

This week's economy deals are all out of Hong Kong, and the late-June timing hits a nice off-peak sweet spot before the summer peak rates kick in. Here's what's available:

Five straight days of availability out of Hong Kong to Frankfurt at the off-peak rate. The standard peak rate is 60,000 points, so you're getting solid value here. Good window of dates to work with.

Hong Kong to New York for 40,000 points one-way is a strong off-peak rate on one of the world's great long-haul routes. Five dates available across the last week of June.

Same points cost as New York, same five dates available. If you're West Coast-based and have family or friends in Hong Kong, this is a clean redemption at a fair off-peak rate.

Fewer dates than the LA and NY options, and availability is low - so if San Francisco is your target, don't wait around on this one.

Just the one date here, and availability is low. Single-date deals like this disappear quickly - worth checking right now if Vancouver is on your list.

Just a taste of what's in the premium section today - two properties worth calling out right now.

Kyoto is one of those destinations that rewards multiple days of exploration, and keeping accommodation costs this low in points leaves your cash budget free for incredible food and experiences.

Top hotel award values this week:

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