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EXCLUSIVE: This pilot left a heartwarming note in the cockpit as the pandemic began; we spoke to him about why David Slotnick © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. “The light must be at the end of the tunnel.” When Delta Air Lines pilot Chris Dennis wrote that in a note and left it in the flight deck of an Airbus A321, tail number N309D...

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Have you already received the COVID-19 vaccine? Thailand is preparing to welcome you with open arms. Come July 1, the popular resort island of Phuket will reopen to fully vaccinated international visitors quarantine-free. Plus, in case white-sand beaches and turquoise waters aren’t enough …

Mask on or mask off? Your guide to the latest rules, by theme park Stella Shon © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Following the CDC’s breaking announcement ending the mask requirement for fully vaccinated individuals, many theme parks quickly followed suit with updated guidance. But the policies vary by amusement park. New to The Point...

The World of Hyatt program is a favorite around the TPG office, even though it has a smaller — albeit growing — footprint than Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors. With reasonable rates and how easy it is to get even base elite status, many stay at Hyatt properties whenever they have the option. We value …

Here are the credit card guest policies for airport lounges Stella Shon © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. There’s no denying that airport lounges can be the best part of the on-ground experience when flying. You’ll find desirable amenities such as complimentary food and drink, shower facilities and seating areas to kick back and rel...

UPDATE: Croatia now allowing travelers to skip testing, isolation if they’re vaccinated Jane Frye © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This post was updated on April 11, 2021, to reflect changing guidelines. The original article was published on July 9, 2020. If the aqua lakes of Plitvice or the red-roofed city of Dubro...

Since 2019, we’ve known that an entirely new theme park is coming to Orlando. But until today, we didn’t know with any certainty what the park’s future would be in a post-pandemic world. It was an open secret that Universal Orlando had a massive 750-acre tract of land near, but separate from, the current parks. …

Entry reservations no longer required: A beginner’s guide to visiting Yosemite National Park Leslie Harvey © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Editor’s note: This piece has been updated with additional information. Few national parks loom quite as large as Yosemite National Park. Located in the High Sierra of Northern California, Yose...

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It was originally published in January. Have you already received the COVID-19 vaccine? Thailand is preparing to welcome you with open arms. The government’s new “Welcome back to Thailand again” campaign would implement “COVID passports” to identify lower-risk foreign visitors who could bypass the mandatory …

European hotel giant Accor shared this week that it will open a dual-branded Fairmont and Raffles hotel in the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar. It’s a partnership with Katara Hospitality, a hotel development and ownership group based in Qatar. Scheduled to open next year in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, of which Qatar …