Mix Business and Leisure with These Travel Tips

(BPT) – Ever take a business trip and spend the evenings scrolling through the takeout options? It’s time to inject some excitement into work travel.With some thoughtful planning, your next business trip can open the door to new travel experiences. By combining business and leisure trips into one, you’ll not only explore new cultures and places, but you’ll also relieve stress from the grind with activities that make the obligatory business trip something you’ll look forward to.Read on for some helpful tips to elevate your next business trip:Plan Your Post-Work Activities Every successful trip starts with a plan. Your calendar may be stacked with work-related activities but take advantage of your limited downtime to maximize your visit in a new destination and enjoy an escape. Gather recommendations from colleagues and decide early on what your must-see attractions are and how you can work them into your schedule. You’ll be more likely to take advantage of downtime if you’re armed with an itinerary in advance.Extend to ExploreAdd a few extra days on either end of your trip to give yourself time to explore once you slam your laptop shut. Whether staying a couple extra nights to explore a new city or relax at the spa after a day of meetings, the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is a great travel companion that can turn business trips into free night stays, allowing you to earn up to 9 total points per $1 spent at Hyatt hotels. Plus, cardmembers earn complimentary World of Hyatt Discoverist status for you and up to five employees for more elevated business and leisure stays.From now until September 26, new World of Hyatt Business Credit cardmembers can earn a welcome bonus of up to 75,000 World of Hyatt Bonus Points. Cardmembers can turn the 75,000 points they’ve earned on business travel into a luxurious leisure getaway, like a 2-night escape at Alila Napa Valley, or 4 nights at Thompson Atlanta Buckhead.Stay in the Heart of the CityFree time can be limited on work trips. From meetings and presentations to corporate dinners, make the most of it by choosing a centrally located hotel and planning out where your workday will take you. Whether it’s trying a new restaurant or strolling through a local museum or park, use your lunch breaks or time between meetings for a quick jaunt into the heart of the city to efficiently explore during off hours. If you have the flexibility, block pockets of time ahead of your trip to prioritize time away to check out the local sights or explore World of Hyatt FIND Experiences, where cardmembers can earn up to 14 points per $1 when booking exclusive experiences, private tours and excursions.Follow the FoodEven if you can’t see it all, there’s always time to eat. Whether it’s a hidden gem or a new chef’s menu, trying the local cuisine gives you a taste of that destination. Research restaurants you’re interested in or ask locals for their favorites and be sure to put your per diem on the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card to earn 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent on dining!Even better, the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card has a unique adaptive accelerator benefit that allows cardmembers to earn 2 Bonus Points per $1 spent for their top three of eight eligible spend categories* each calendar quarter with no cap. Spend categories like dining, airline tickets and car rental agencies to search engine advertising, shipping and more make it easier than ever for cardmembers to be rewarded where they spend the most on business purchases without having to pick the categories. With each business trip there are more possibilities — and points — to unlock when you use a rewards credit card that works for you.All work and no play make business travel a bore. So, make your next trip more fulfilling by squeezing in time for new travel experiences with a rewards credit card that can help take you there. Learn more here.*Categories include dining; airline tickets purchased directly with the airline; car rental agencies; local transit and commuting; gas stations; internet, cable and phone services; social media and search engine advertising; and shipping.