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Where you can go once you are vaccinated: A country-by-country guide Daniel Ross © 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 March 21, 2021, with new information.  The time has finally come when COVID-19 vaccination programs in countries all over the world are in full swing. And there’s hope for a return ...

Free nights and easy status: Here’s why I have 4 Marriott Bonvoy cards The Points Guy © 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. Please note: the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and may not be available. Editor’s note:  This post has been updated with the latest information. While it’s been several years since the ...

Sometimes, a particular resort announcement hits our inboxes and makes nearly everyone at TPG take notice. That’s the case with the “Stowaway Package” now offered by The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives. Right now, you can book a 14-night stay starting at $3,600 or a 28-night stay from $6,000. Sure, it’s a hefty price tag, but the …

Alaska Airlines has been working hard to build its presence on the West Coast, and the carrier hasn’t appeared to slow down much during the pandemic. Now, Alaska is hoping to boost awareness around its recent expansion by offering new Mileage Plan members an opportunity to book a one-way or round-trip flight within California for …

You’ll soon be able to use World of Hyatt points to book villa-style rooms at 9 new resorts Nick Ellis © 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. When families or larger groups travel together, it often means reserving multiple hotel rooms, which drives up the cost of lodging. But, there are hotel properties scattered around the country and wo...

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...

13 of the most beautiful villages in Portugal Lori Zaino © 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. As the travel industry navigates COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether ...

The 10 best beaches you can visit on a cruise Gene Sloan © 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. For beach lovers, a cruise may be the ultimate getaway. On a single week-long voyage, you sometimes can visit beaches in three, four or even more countries — an impressive feat that would be difficult to do on any other type of trip. Royal Carib...

13 of the best beaches in Florida Andrea M. Rotondo © 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 is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The peninsula of Florida offers thousands of miles of coastline and beaches, from the Atlantic on the east, the state’s “panhandle” in the northwest and...

Last month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began mandating that all international travelers present a negative COVID-19 test before they’re permitted to board their flight to the United States. For more TPG travel news and tips delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our free daily newsletter. While the new …