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How to plan a trip Italy’s Amalfi Coast without breaking the bank Laura Itzkowitz © 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 has been updated with additional information.  Clifftop towns that cascade down the mountains, azure water that sparkles in the sun, Aperol Spritzes on the beach and some of Italy’s most lux...

TPG’S most anticipated hotel openings of 2021 The Points Guy Travel Team © 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 the first time in a while, now that viable vaccines are being distributed, many travelers who have been sidelined for nearly a year are starting to feel optimistic. Some people are already booking trips for the summer and fal...

I walked off a fully loaded plane to avoid another UK lockdown Hayley Coyle © 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. Toward the end of 2020, here in the U.K., clouds on the travel horizon started to rumble again. After a relatively “normal” summer with restaurants and hotels open — though with restrictions — and trips to some parts of ...

5 reasons I’m so excited about Marriott’s new hotel in Zermatt Zach Honig © 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. If you asked me to rank my 10 favorite places in the world, Zermatt would definitely make the cut — it might even land a spot in the Top 5. An alpine town in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, Zermatt is a rare gem amo...

The 12 best cruise ships for people who never want to grow up 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. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Wouldn’t it be great to be a kid again? Even if you’re just a few years out of school and only beginning your toils in the workforce,...

7 beautiful Italian destinations for a fall vacation 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 reopens following 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 pr...

When to bring a stroller on a trip (and when to leave it behind) Terry Ward © 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. In my suburban day-to-day life, I always keep a stroller stashed in my minivan to transport my toddlers (ages 2 and 3) when they can no longer walk (or, let’s be frank, when I just want to keep them contained). But when it com...

The 9 best things to do in Austin Katherine Fan © 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. Austin has long held a reputation for upholding its famous slogan, “Keep Austin weird.” I’ve been an Austinite since 2004, and newcomers from California, New York and other destinations join me every day. These are some of my favorite haunts to share...

Hawaii’s Big Island: 7 things first-timers exploring Hilo need to try Jon Bailey © 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. Whether you’ve got an upcoming spring break trip and you plan to comply with Hawaii’s pre-arrival testing policy or are looking ahead to a visit once restrictions have been lifted, a bit of planning is in order when i...

The ultimate guide to MSC Cruises ships and itineraries 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. MSC Cruises may be the biggest cruise line you’ve never heard of — assuming you’re an American. While the Switzerland-based company is the third biggest cruise line in the world, it has far less name recognition among Americans tha...