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Park Hyatt plans to open its fourth hotel in Japan — but don’t rush to book your trip
https://thepointsguy.com/news/park-hyatt-sapporo/
A fourth Park Hyatt hotel is coming to Japan. However, you’ll have to wait a few years to check in. Park Hyatt Sapporo will debut in Hokkaido Prefecture in northern Japan in 2029. The ultraluxury hotel will complement Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, a luxury ski resort in Hokkaido, as well as Park Hyatt Tokyo and …
Is the World of Hyatt Business card worth the annual fee?
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/is-world-of-hyatt-business-card-worth-annual-fee/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card can offer substantial value to business owners who are Hyatt loyalists or otherwise spend a lot of money at Hyatt properties. But is the card the right choice for you, and can you justify …
Alaska Airlines now offers Mileage Plan earning, redeeming on hotel stays through Expedia partnership
https://thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-airlines-vacation-packages/
Alaska Airlines is the latest U.S. airline to launch a travel portal allowing frequent flyer members to book nonflight purchases — everything from hotel rooms and rental properties to car rentals and activities. That comes after the Seattle-based carrier announced a new partnership earlier this year with online booking giant Expedia Group. Through the Alaska …
21 best all-inclusive resorts for families
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/best-all-inclusive-resorts-for-families/
Long days in the sun, laid-back beach time, outdoor adventures and exciting culinary experiences: These are just a few things that make a family vacation one that the entire crew will remember for years to come. When you vacation at a family-friendly all-inclusive resort, you have more opportunities to welcome those feelings of relaxation and …
Merger of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines moves forward, clears antitrust concerns
https://thepointsguy.com/news/alaska-hawaiian-airlines-merger-doj-approval/
The proposed merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines cleared a major hurdle this week after the Department of Justice opted not to try to block it. The DOJ, which investigated the proposed merger, declined to file an antitrust lawsuit before the end of a waiting period imposed by the review process, the airlines said …
FYI: You can bring (frozen) drinks through airport security
https://thepointsguy.com/news/frozen-drinks-through-security/
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Full-size liquids are among the items travelers most frequently forget to remove from their belongings before passing through U.S. airport security — the Transportation Security Administration’s 3-1-1 liquid rule prohibits travelers from carrying liquids, specifically gels, aerosols and spreadables larger than 3.4 ounces. Of course, you …
The 8 classes of Carnival Cruise Line ships, explained
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/carnival-cruise-ship-class-guide/
Thinking about a cruise on a Carnival Cruise Line ship? You have a lot of options. The world’s second-largest cruise line by passenger capacity has 27 vessels in service. That’s more ships than any other major cruise brand except Royal Caribbean, which has 28 vessels in service. In general, Carnival ships are large, but, with …
Monday only: Earn up to 5 miles per dollar on Apple Mac and iPad purchases
https://thepointsguy.com/news/apple-purchases-shopping-portal/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. In the market for an Apple device? If so, now is a good time to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made on Apple’s website for a limited …
2 ways to earn JetBlue points with TrueBlue Shopping
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/jetblue-shopping-portal/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you frequently use the JetBlue TrueBlue loyalty program and value earning JetBlue points, you should know how to use JetBlue TrueBlue Shopping. In short, using JetBlue TrueBlue Shopping lets you earn bonus JetBlue points on some everyday purchases you’re already making. You’ll …
When does it make sense to spend on a cobranded credit card?
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/when-to-spend-co-branded-card/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are many benefits to using transferable points like Chase Ultimate Rewards points over using a specific airline or hotel currency, including flexibility, flexibility and… flexibility. You’ll get more value out of your points when you can pick which partner within …
Which Six Senses hotels and resorts let you earn and redeem IHG points?
https://thepointsguy.com/news/six-senses-bookable-ihg-points/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Six Senses hotels and resorts offer a unique style of friendly, wellness-focused luxury. The two Six Senses resorts I’ve stayed at — Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives and Six Senses Yao Noi in Thailand — easily sit within my top five stays …
Complete guide to saving money with Capital One Offers
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are many ways to save money when you swipe a credit card with a given merchant. Many TPG readers are likely familiar with some of the most popular options — like Amex Offers and Chase Offers. Even Citi Merchant Offers …
Beach deal alert: Fly nonstop to Cancun, Mexico from $261 round-trip
https://thepointsguy.com/deals/flight-deals-to-cancun-mexico/
It’s easy to see why Cancun is Mexico’s most popular destination. It’s home to beautiful beaches, jaw-dropping Mayan ruins, and a busy nightlife scene … getting people to visit this sun-soaked jewel on the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula is not a hard sell. But we’ve been tipped off to a new fare sale that …
United plans to overhaul its Chicago Polaris Lounge starting in September
https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-polaris-lounge-chicago-expansion/
United Airlines will renovate and expand its Polaris Lounge at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), adding more space to the first premium lounge it opened in its now-extensive network. It’s no secret that airport lounges are busy these days. Although airlines have taken a few different approaches, one of the best ways that airlines and credit …
World of Hyatt Business Credit Card review: Big perks for big spenders
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/world-of-hyatt-business-credit-card-review/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. World of Hyatt Business Credit Card overview The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is a mid-tier hotel credit card that can provide serious value to Hyatt loyalists looking to spend their way toward status perks or unlock a 10% points …
How long do Chase Ultimate Rewards points take to transfer to partner programs?
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/ultimate-rewards-transfer-times/
Chase Ultimate Rewards points make an excellent foundation for an award traveler’s portfolio. Like other transferable loyalty currencies, these points can be redeemed for highly valuable awards through airline and hotel transfer partners. As with any transferable points program, an essential aspect of using Chase Ultimate Rewards points is knowing how long it takes to …
More Europe! Cruise giant Carnival unveils more far-flung itineraries — including one with a twist
https://thepointsguy.com/news/carnival-europe-cruise-itineraries-2026/
Exciting news, Carnival Cruise Line fans: You’re getting more options for a sailing in Europe. The Miami-based cruise giant on Tuesday announced it would position one of its 27 ships, the 2,124-passenger Carnival Legend, in the region for nearly six months in 2026. The deployment will include Carnival’s first-ever solar eclipse cruise — an 11-night …
Royal Caribbean’s next massive ship will sail from Port Canaveral with a dog and a Chicago-themed restaurant
https://thepointsguy.com/news/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-star-port-canaveral/
Get ready, Orlando: Royal Caribbean is basing another massive cruise ship in Port Canaveral beginning in 2025, and it will have a resident canine and a super-exclusive supper club that’s an ode to the Windy City. Star of the Seas, which sets sail next summer, will bring with it a slew of innovations that debuted …
How (and when) to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/transfer-chase-ultimate-rewards-southwest/
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are a favorite currency among TPG staff, in part, because you can transfer them to a variety of airline and hotel partners. I often transfer my points to Southwest Rapid Rewards, where I can redeem them for cheap award tickets to destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean — …
The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Carnival Cruise Line ship
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/best-carnival-cruise-line-destinations/
Some cruise lines offer voyages to every corner of the world. Others are more focused on where they operate. Carnival Cruise Line, one of the world’s largest cruise brands, is firmly in the second category. Carnival is all about relatively short, affordable cruises from U.S. ports. You’ll find at least one of its ships sailing …
Marriott Bonvoy program: How to redeem points for hotel stays, airfare and more
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/redeem-points-marriott-bonvoy-program/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a “free” award stay at one of its many properties around the world, in some cases, it can make sense to transfer Marriott points to …
Act fast: Save 25% on Southwest Airlines award redemptions
https://thepointsguy.com/deals/southwest-25-off/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Airlines is offering a 25% off sale for Rapids Rewards members on some of its routes, but you need to act fast. The sale ends at midnight. With this sale, the Dallas-based carrier is making it possible to save on …
Comfort and convenience in the heart of the city: A review of the Conrad Dublin
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/conrad-dublin/
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420183928″] After an overnight flight to Dublin on JetBlue’s first-ever trek to the Emerald Isle, I had 48 hours in the Irish capital to rest, explore and get some work done. The Conrad Dublin allows you to do all three of those things in complete comfort. An urban hotel set amid the bustle …
Fish extenders: How to gift more magic on your next Disney cruise
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/disney-cruise-fish-extender/
Looking for a way to make your next Disney cruise even more magical? Cruisers in the know join a fish extender exchange group to add a bit of pixie dust to their vacation at sea. What are fish extenders? No, they’re not related to Nemo or Dory. They are actually a key accessory in a …
Costa Maya cruise port guide: How to spend your day ashore
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/costa-maya-cruise-port/
Mexico is no stranger to bustling cruise ports, most of which you’ve likely heard of. Cozumel, for example, is the most popular cruise destination in Mexico, but sea-faring travelers have likely also heard of cruise hot spots like Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. Tucked along the southern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, practically kissing the …
Door decorations on cruises: How to get creative in your cabin corridor
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cabin-door-decorations-on-cruises/
You’ve likely walked down the endless cabin corridors on a cruise ship only to find that every door looks exactly the same. While it can be challenging to remember your room number (I’m one of those people who’s lost for the first few days of a cruise), one way to remember which room is yours …
Sneak peek: Inside Pittsburgh’s brand-new $1.5 billion airport terminal
https://thepointsguy.com/news/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-tour/
It’s out with the old and in with the 21st century at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). That’s the strategy behind the major terminal redevelopment program underway at Pittsburgh’s once-bustling airport. The existing airport terminal, originally considered pretty revolutionary when it opened in 1992, is just a shadow of what it once was, at least, in …
6 tips for destroying old credit cards
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Whether it’s time to look for a new credit card or your current card has been compromised online, you’re going to need to dispose of your credit card at some point. But getting rid of a credit card isn’t as simple as tracking …
Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day on one of the 10 best coasters in the US
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Editor’s note: This guide has been updated with the latest information. Part glee and part terror, roller coasters provide an impossible-to-match feeling and the ultimate dopamine hit. You’re strapped and secured, and then within seconds, you’re catapulted at speeds that can surpass 100 mph. Whether chugging up a lift hill or launching into inversions, roller …
Here’s how Disney Lightning Lanes helped me slash wait times in half and get on 16 rides in 1 day
https://thepointsguy.com/news/disney-lightning-lane-tips/
If life were a fairytale, guests would saunter straight to the front of every line at Walt Disney World without ever waiting to ride their favorite attractions. But this is the real world, where waits for popular Disney rides can get pretty darn long. Unfortunately, no amount of pixie dust can make the lines any …