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Alaska Airlines cuts 2 routes, suspends another as it pushes into leisure markets
https://thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-airlines-route-cuts-bozeman-cancun/
Just a few days after announcing a major route map expansion, Alaska Airlines is back with another network update. This time, however, it’s all cuts. The Seattle-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to drop two routes from its network and suspend another, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier …
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card review: A great beginner travel card
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card overview The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card effortlessly blends fixed-value redemptions with 15-plus airline and hotel transfer partners. Its solid return on everyday spending makes this card a keeper once you’re approved for it. …
4 best portable chargers still on sale for Amazon Prime Day
https://thepointsguy.com/deals/portable-chargers/
It’s day two of Amazon Prime Day, and there are still deals to be had. Notably, there are four portable chargers on sale, ranging in price from $12 to $40. Since you’re reading this article, it’s safe to assume you are a traveler. This means you’ll likely always need a portable charger, as traveling can …
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club temporarily loses access to Air France and KLM award seats
https://thepointsguy.com/news/virgin-atlantic-flying-club-no-air-france-klm-seats/
In what is hopefully a temporary glitch, Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club program cannot currently access award seats operated by Air France or KLM in any class. Previously, flights operated by these two SkyTeam partner airlines were a great use of Virgin points, with business-class flights to cross the Atlantic priced from as low as 47,500 …
Generous new Venture Rewards offer: Earn 75,000 miles plus a $250 travel credit
https://thepointsguy.com/news/capital-one-venture-current-offer/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great choice for beginners and experts who want an easy way to earn miles without much effort. For a limited time, the card is offering new applicants the chance to earn 75,000 …
6 best portable fans on sale for Amazon Prime Day
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/portable-fans-travel/
Summer is very much upon us and in case you haven’t noticed, it is sweltering out there. If you don’t have a hand-held fan in your travel arsenal yet, the Amazon Prime Day sale is a great time to grab one. Here are some of the TPG team’s favorite and best-reviewed portable fans that are …
Uber rolls out new features for travelers, including Flying Blue points promo for Paris riders
https://thepointsguy.com/news/paris-uber-flying-blue-promotion/
Ahead of the start of the Paris Olympics, Uber unveiled a series of new features, products and partnerships Tuesday, including a Flying Blue promotion that gives passengers the chance to earn miles throughout France and the Netherlands. Eligible riders can earn 1 Flying Blue mile for every euro ($1.09) spent on Ubers. Customers who take …
The best luggage on sale for Amazon Prime Day
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/amazon-prime-day-best-luggage-deals/
Editors note: This article has been updated with new sales information. Have you been holding off replacing your beaten-up, squeaky-wheeled, ripped-at-the-seams luggage? Now is the time to take advantage of the final day of Amazon Prime Day sales and treat yourself to a new travel companion. Here’s a roundup of some of the best, hardiest …
Royal Caribbean officially names another giant cruise ship
https://thepointsguy.com/news/royal-caribbean-names-another-giant-cruise-ship/
A giant disco ball maneuvered around the outer decks with the help of drones, purple and blue confetti rained down on passengers so heavily it was difficult to see, and recording artist Meghan Trainor toasted her audience with a glass of Champagne in 90-degree heat. With that, Trainor, the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s new ship, …
Reader success story: How this reader visited 8 countries in 3 years using points and miles
https://thepointsguy.com/news/reader-success-story-using-points-and-miles-visit-nine-countries/
At TPG, one of our main missions is to teach our readers how to use points and miles to secure dream trips they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford. Often, we don’t hear about the trips that our readers end up taking, but every now and again, we’re gifted with tales of special experiences. …
Your guide to maximizing shopping portals for your online purchases
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/maximizing-online-shopping-portals/
Most of us make regular purchases at retail stores and sites, whether for pet supplies, home decor, clothing or gifts. While these purchases can add up quickly, they rarely fall into the bonus categories on rewards credit cards, making it harder to earn extra points and miles on them. That’s where online shopping portals come …
The best time to cruise Alaska
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/best-time-to-cruise-alaska/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Alaska is a cruise destination with a limited season. Cruise ships arrive in southeast Alaska in spring, stay the summer and linger only into early fall. The 49th state’s snowy, cold and dark winters are not conducive to cruising. Most cruise …
IHG members can save 25% on summer and fall stays
https://thepointsguy.com/news/ihg-summer-limited-time-sale/
It might be mid-July, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to plan a quick summer getaway or get a jumpstart on booking a trip for the fall — and IHG is here to help. Starting now through July 29, IHG One Rewards members can save 25% on nightly rates for stays from Sunday to …
Want to overcome a fear of flying? Here’s what it’s like to attend British Airways’ Flying with Confidence course
https://thepointsguy.com/news/british-airways-fear-of-flying-confidence-course/
Editor’s note: British Airways provided TPG with a complimentary place in a Flying with Confidence course so that we may help others trying to overcome a phobia of flying. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. If you are anxious …
Western Mediterranean vs. Eastern Mediterranean cruises: Which itinerary will I like more?
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/western-vs-eastern-mediterranean-cruises/
The Mediterranean is the top cruising region in Europe, but ships rarely traverse the entire sea in a weeklong sailing. That means you have to choose between Western Mediterranean cruises sailing dream itineraries to Spain, Italy and France and Eastern Mediterranean cruises to the sundrenched Greek isles and Turkey or Croatia. The itineraries do have …
8 best bags and luggage still on sale for Amazon Prime Day
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/amazon-prime-day-best-luggage-deals/
Editors note: This article has been updated with new sales information. Amazon Prime Day is soon drawing to a close, so if you’ve been holding off on replacing your beaten-up, squeaky-wheeled, ripped-at-the-seams suitcase, now might be the time to treat yourself to a new trusty travel companion. Here’s a roundup of some of the best, …
Last chance: 39 Amazon Prime Day deals for travelers that are still on sale
https://thepointsguy.com/deals/amazon-travel-deals/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Amazon Prime Day is now in its final day of sales. If you’ve been eyeing particular items recently, now is the time to pounce to ensure you get a great deal before its too late. Along with the usual price cuts …
14 items real-world travelers are actually buying from Amazon Prime Day from $12
https://thepointsguy.com/news/most-popular-travel-sales-amazon-prime/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. It’s the final day of the two-day Amazon Prime sale, and some early results for the best deals are in. This year, real-world TPG travelers didn’t necessarily want to shell out on the newest, discounted premium luggage (for the most part) …
Amazon Prime Day deal: Travel-size carbon monoxide detector on sale for just $17
https://thepointsguy.com/news/kidde-carbon-monoxide-detector-sale/
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Pricing and availability are accurate as of Tuesday. The TPG team is deep in searching for the best Amazon Prime Day deals for travel. Here are some handy links to the best deals that are already live: 6 best portable fans on sale for Amazon …
Prime Day: One of our favorite travel strollers is on sale
https://thepointsguy.com/news/prime-day-travel-stroller-sale/
A sturdy, reliable, smooth-rolling travel stroller might not be as sexy as other investment pieces like jewelry or high-end luggage, but it is an investment nonetheless. You can use a good travel stroller for years, which is especially handy if you have multiple kids. But that longevity often comes at a steep price. That’s why …
Paris Summer Olympics aren’t sparking a travel surge to France
https://thepointsguy.com/news/paris-olympics-hotels/
While athletes from around the world will flock to Paris later this month to go for gold at the Summer Olympics, this doesn’t mean travelers are following suit and heading to the City of Light. Various travel executives noted in recent weeks that the Summer Olympics aren’t exactly a gold rush for financial performance at …
10 headphones on sale for Amazon Prime Day — from Bose to Sony
https://thepointsguy.com/news/best-headphones-sale/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Flights can be chaotic. You might encounter fussy babies, talkative neighbors, a person watching a movie without headphones or maybe even the sound of 100 ukuleles. In order to relax, sometimes you need to tune out everyone around you. Your best …
Allegiant unveils 8 new routes across 13 cities; intro fares from $39 one way
https://thepointsguy.com/news/allegiant-new-routes-florida-savannah-new-york/
Allegiant will add eight new nonstop routes across 13 different airports, the company announced early Tuesday. Introductory fares on the new routes start at $39 one way. The new flights begin in November, all to warm-weather destinations in Florida. No new cities were included in the update, with Allegiant instead adding more flights between cities …
14 travel essentials still on sale for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/top-travel-picks-nordstroms-anniversary-sale/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now officially open to the general public, and there are plenty of great deals to be had, whether you’re looking to save on designer sunglasses, premium luggage or a hardy stroller for your next vacation. …
Brex Corporate Card for startups credit card review: Bridging a gap
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/credit-card-review-brex-corporate-card-for-startups/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Brex Corporate Card overview The Brex Corporate Card for startups offers a lucrative rewards structure and generous benefits for cardholders who pass its selective application process. While you can get a lot of value out of this card, keep in mind …
Chase Pay Yourself Back — Is it a good use of your rewards?
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/chase-pay-yourself-back/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If Chase’s Pay Yourself Back hasn’t been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on this redemption option. Not only has the option expanded to a broader list of Chase cards, but some of the redemption …
How to redeem your points and miles for Amazon purchases
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/redeem-points-miles-amazon/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Although redeeming your points and miles for high-end international flights and luxurious hotels may seem like the most advantageous option, not everyone is interested in luxury travel. For those who prefer to save money, redeeming points and miles to cover everyday expenses …
American adds cool new Caribbean destination, cuts Miami transcon route in big network update
https://thepointsguy.com/news/american-airlines-route-changes-south-caicos-miami-london/
American Airlines just made several noteworthy changes to its route map. The Fort Worth-based carrier is adding one all-new international destination, as well as two new flights from New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). American will also cut a splashy transcontinental route from Miami and trim long-haul service to London this winter. The changes were first …
Is Hyatt Globalist status worth it?
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/hyatt-globalist-elite-status/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Until I earned Hyatt Globalist status for the first time in 2021, I thought the love many other travelers gave to this hotel elite status was overblown. However, once I obtained Hyatt Globalist status and experienced its benefits for myself, I …
Luxury treehouses and fabulous food in the wilds of Montana: My stay at The Green-O
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/the-green-o-review/
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”9092″] Editor’s note: The Green-O provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. A meandering 40-minute drive from …