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11 great European destinations to visit in winter
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/great-european-winter-destinations/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Colder weather might have you dreaming of a beach escape, but winter is Europe’s hidden gem season. Many European cities go all-out for the holidays, and the magic doesn’t disappear once the decorations come down. From January through March, you’ll still …
Black Friday deal: Business-class flights to France and Italy starting at $2,200
https://thepointsguy.com/deals/la-compagnie-blue-friday-promo/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. All-business-class airline La Compagnie is back with its “Blue Friday” promotion, offering discounted round-trip flights from New York City to Paris; Nice, France; and Milan starting at $2,200. Flights are on sale Thursday through Monday for travel through April 30, 2025. There’s …
8 ways to save money on Amazon orders
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/save-money-amazon/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are almost upon us, and if you’re anything like us, you likely already have a few items on your Amazon watch list. While the actual sales are yet to officially begin, we’re already seeing a …
American expands boarding group enforcement tech to over 100 US airports
https://thepointsguy.com/news/american-airlines-boarding-group-enforcement-technology/
If you fly American Airlines, boarding in an earlier group than you’re assigned is about to get a lot harder. Ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush, American is expanding its new technology — which stops out-of-turn boarders — to more than 100 airports across the country. The move comes after TPG, last month, reported the …
American Airlines AAdvantage elite members can now enjoy benefits when flying Aer Lingus
https://thepointsguy.com/news/american-airlines-elite-benefits-aer-lingus/
If you hold elite status within the American Airlines AAdvantage program, you can now enjoy reciprocal benefits when flying to Ireland and beyond on Aer Lingus. While mileage earning of AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points between American and Dublin-based Aer Lingus was implemented in December 2023, new benefits are now available for elite members of …
JetBlue teases new European destination, brings back 2 seasonal ones — and plays coy on ‘Junior Mint’ cabin rumors
https://thepointsguy.com/news/jetblue-new-europe-destination-junior-mint-rumors/
After three straight years of breakneck growth across the Atlantic Ocean, JetBlue pumped the brakes on its expansion to Europe this winter. But it appears the carrier could soon announce its newest overseas destination. “I think we’ll probably see at least one more European destination next year,” JetBlue president Marty St. George predicted, speaking last …
9 best rental car rewards programs you need to know about
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/rental-car-rewards-programs/
Like many people, you’ve probably booked the cheapest rental car option in the past without giving much thought to rental car loyalty programs. However, if you’re planning to rent a car in the near future, you definitely should sign up for a rental car rewards program. Not only is it free, but by being a …
Combining a transfer bonus and Virgin’s Saver fares: How I booked lie-flat business-class seats to London for just 21,000 points
https://thepointsguy.com/news/book-virgin-atlantic-saver-seats-transfer-bonus/
Fun fact: Even though I’ve worked at TPG for 5 1/2 years and have a nice stash of points and miles saved up, I’ve never booked an international lie-flat business-class flight … that is, until now. Most of the time, I’m an economy traveler. Even on international long-haul flights, I generally choose to forgo a …
Cruise line to double ship capacity from Philadelphia
https://thepointsguy.com/news/norwegian-cruise-line-philadelphia-pearl/
Travelers will soon have even more cruise options from the City of Brotherly Love. Within just months of announcing plans to home port its first ship from Philadelphia in almost 15 years, Norwegian Cruise Line revealed it will add a second vessel to its schedule. Norwegian Pearl is the line’s latest vessel set to depart …
What to do if your credit card is delinquent — and how to prevent it from happening
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/credit-card-delinquency/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Sometimes life happens, and it can get you off track financially. You can have a financial plan, budget and adequate savings. Still, it may not be enough for you to avoid missing payments and letting your accounts go delinquent. Credit card …
Christmas at Disneyland: How to plan a holly jolly visit
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/disneyland-christmas/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Disneyland is often referred to as the Happiest Place on Earth, but between November and January, it takes on a new moniker — the Merriest Place on Earth. From a magical nightly snowfall to Santa meet-and-greets and a festival that celebrates …
TSA predicts busiest Thanksgiving ever — with 3 million passengers on the biggest day
https://thepointsguy.com/news/busiest-days-travel-holidays/
The Transportation Security Administration is battening down the hatches for what’s likely to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel rush of all time. And it all starts in earnest in one week. The TSA expects to screen 18.3 million travelers between Tuesday, Nov. 26, and Monday, Dec. 2 — up 6% over last year. It comes …
Earn bonus points and miles: How to maximize shopping portals for Black Friday and holiday deals
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/maximizing-shopping-portals-holidays/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of our favorite things about the holiday season is the sales: Black Friday cruise deals, Travel Tuesday hotel bargains and, of course, plenty of discounts at various retailers. If you’re thinking about taking advantage of any holiday sales, don’t forget that …
NCL’s Black Friday sale is here
https://thepointsguy.com/news/norwegian-cruise-line-black-friday-deal/
At TPG, we’re all about figuring out how to get the most out of our travel experiences while spending less money. For nearly 20 years, I’ve refined the art of hunting for cruise deals. That’s why I was intrigued to learn about Norwegian Cruise Line’s new More At Sea cruising package, which adds valuable perks …
IHG Cyber Sale: Get 25% off stays through April
https://thepointsguy.com/deals/ihg-cyber-sale/
Ahead of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday, many brands have already launched their sales. IHG One Rewards members can get 25% off select stays through April 2025, with early access for IHG One Rewards app members Nov. 18 and 19, 2024. Deal basics Hotel: IHG Hotels & Resorts How to book: Directly online …
Delta to test new fare ‘subcategories’ in 2025; ponders higher-end Amex credit card
https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-tests-fare-subcategories/
Take your pick: Basic economy, standard economy or…. something slightly better, but pricier? Delta Air Lines is planning to introduce a new, third tier to its coach product in the coming months, executives confirmed Wednesday. It’s part of a larger unbundling plan the carrier has, which could eventually see Delta offer customers a wider swath …
First look: Photos of Disney Treasure, Disney’s newest cruise ship
https://thepointsguy.com/news/first-photos-of-disney-treasure/
Last night, Disney Cruise Line christened its newest ship, the 4,000-passenger Disney Treasure, at a glittering ceremony at Manhattan’s Pier 66, complete with a drone show and live performance by Jordin Sparks, singing the ship’s anthem. Today, TPG got a sneak preview of the ship and tried out its highly anticipated new spaces, including the …
The complete guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards: How to earn, redeem and transfer points
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/ultimate-guide-citi-thankyou-rewards/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. While Citi offers many different rewards credit cards, only some Citi credit cards provide access to the company’s valuable ThankYou Rewards program. You’ll also need to hold a premium Citi ThankYou card in order to …
Earn 750 Marriott Bonvoy points by linking your Uber account
https://thepointsguy.com/news/marriott-points-uber-rides/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Thanks to Marriott’s partnership with Uber, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn Marriott points on Uber Eats deliveries and select Uber rides. This can help you get closer to your next free hotel stay. For those who haven’t yet taken advantage of …
Earn up to 75,000 bonus points on the Citi Strata Premier Card
https://thepointsguy.com/news/citi-thankyou-current-offers/
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re looking to boost your travel with a nice haul of transferable points, you might want to think about one of Citi’s most viable cards on the market. New Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates …
How to manage debt with a balance transfer credit card
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/how-to-manage-debt-with-balance-transfer/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have substantial balances on multiple credit cards, it might make sense to opt for a balance transfer credit card. These cards typically provide an introductory 0% annual percentage rate, or APR, on balance transfers for a specified duration, often …
Save money on your next trip: Use these tips to never pay full price for a rental car
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/ways-to-save-on-rental-cars/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Winter brings school breaks, ski season, hotel deals and plentiful opportunities for travel. However, traveling during the holidays can be quite expensive, especially if you need to rent a vehicle. Rental cars (like everything else) are no longer as affordable as they …
Shake Shack burgers are on the way to Delta’s First Class
https://thepointsguy.com/news/delta-air-lines-shake-shack-partnership/
How about a burger in first class? That’s what Delta Air Lines passengers departing Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) can be treated to starting next month. The Atlanta-based carrier on Tuesday announced a new partnership with popular American eatery Shake Shack that it’s dubbed a “first-of-its-kind” collaboration. Starting Dec. 1, Delta domestic first-class passengers will …
Frontier throws it back to the late 2010s with 16-route expansion, renewed focus on Austin
https://thepointsguy.com/news/frontier-airlines-16-route-expansion/
Frontier Airlines kicked off 2024 with a major network shake-up, and it’s doing the same again as we enter the year’s stretch run. The Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier announced 16 new routes Tuesday that will launch toward the tail end of the winter season. We say “new,” but, in some ways, this network realignment will see …
Last chance to get your Epic Passes for 2024-2025 ski season
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/epic-ski-pass/
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. November is your last chance to buy an Epic Pass for the 2024-2025 ski season, as passes will no longer be available as of Dec. 2, 2024. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, the best way to pay for …
MSC Seascape review: A cruise ship as fun as it looks
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/msc-seascape-cruise-ship/
Editor’s note: TPG’s Kristy Tolley accepted a free trip from MSC Cruises to cruise on MSC Seascape. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line. I dare you not to ogle the minute you step on board MSC Cruises‘ MSC Seascape. The soaring four-deck atrium practically shouts at …
Best sale yet: Save 50% on stays at lifestyle hotel brands like The Hoxton, Mondrian and more
https://thepointsguy.com/news/ennismore-disloyalty-november-drop-sale/
Dis-loyalty, one of the most disruptive hotel membership programs in the industry, is here with a November offer you can’t afford to miss: You can get 50% off hotel stays at popular brands like The Hoxton, SLS, Mondrian, SO/ and Mama Shelter. For those uninitiated, Dis-loyalty is a paid “travel and food membership” program that …
Capital One Landing opens soon at DCA — and it’s unlike any airport lounge we’ve ever experienced
https://thepointsguy.com/news/capital-one-landing-washington-dc-first-look/
Capital One’s newest airport lounge, the Capital One Landing, opens tomorrow at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) amid a veil of mystery. Capital One had successfully kept the details of its first-in-kind lounge concept under wraps, causing TPGers, cardholders and D.C. flyers to speculate on just what experience awaited them. Is it …
Deal alert: Book premium economy to Paris from various US cities for as low as $990 round-trip
https://thepointsguy.com/deals/paris-premium-economy-sale/
If you’re considering a trip to Paris during the holiday season or even early next year, why not treat yourself to a premium economy seat? Condor, Iberia and Scandinavian Airlines are currently offering good discounts for travel to this perennial favorite. We found sale fares with decent availability from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Minneapolis-St. …
Deal: Singapore Airlines economy flights from US to Tokyo for just 26,950 miles, or premium economy for 51,100 miles
https://thepointsguy.com/news/singapore-krisflyer-spontaneous-escapes/
While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul, premium-cabin awards with the airline isn’t easy. You can sometimes find award availability using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada Aeroplan, but you’ll usually find more availability through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. KrisFlyer generally charges more miles than other loyalty programs, even …