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Also: Why you should carry a backup credit card while traveling April 14, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Caroline Tanner, News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] This week kicked off with all eyes on Monday's [solar eclipse]( but that was just the start of quite a busy week of travel news and reviews at TPG. We published our [latest business-class review]( which features an airline you might not yet be familiar with — Starlux Airlines. And while you're catching up on fancy ways to fly, there's also a [new video]( out on YouTube as Nicky Kelvin had the chance to go on board the Abercrombie & Kent private 757, which [whisks passengers around the world]( in ultimate luxury on tickets costing upwards of $165,000. Delta Air Lines rolled out a [new boarding process,]( British Airways launched an interesting [limited-time status match offer]( for its U.S. customers, and Scandinavian Airlines announced the timeline for its [departure from the Star Alliance](. TPG also took a look at seven of our favorite [Korean spas across the country]( from San Francisco to Edgewater, New Jersey. Just let me know where you book, and I’ll meet you there. And one last reminder — the limited-time offer on the [Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card]( ends Wednesday. New cardholders can earn 70,000 bonus miles plus a Companion Fare ($99 plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 on the card in the first 90 days. If you are considering this card, [now's the time to act.]( For other news you might have missed last week, check out these stories: - [Major changes coming to Disney's Disability Access Service]( - [Carnival Jubilee ship review]( - [This cruise company just ordered 8 new ships — and thinks other lines will, too]( - [Why nearly every purchase should be on a credit card]( - [Delta bullish on 2024 demand, Amex partnership; less so on the Paris Olympics]( - [Accor and Ennismore have new perks for those going free agent on travel loyalty]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: THE POINTS GUY. Today’s top stories [Where celebrities travel: 11 under-the-radar or perennially hot places to visit in summer 2024]( Want to vacation like a celeb this summer? Visit one (or more) of these 11 exclusive destinations around the globe. [Read more]( [Why you should carry a backup credit card while traveling]( There are quite a few scenarios during travel where having a backup card can come in handy. [Read more]( [How I plan to max out Chase Freedom rotating category at Amazon this quarter]( The Chase Freedom's second-quarter categories include Amazon. Here's how I'm planning to max it out. [Read more]( [15 Alaska cruise mistakes you never want to make]( You don’t want to screw up a bucket-list Alaska cruise vacation because you might not get the chance for a do-over. [Read more]( [The 18 best hotels in Charleston, from historic inns to modern stays]( From charming inns with storied histories to modern hotels with an artsy atmosphere, there's a stay for every type of traveler. Here are the best hotels in Charleston, South Carolina. [Read more]( The latest 1. [What is a secured business credit card?]( 2. [Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Shopping portal: Earn miles on your online purchases]( 3. [An emphasis on nostalgia and functionality: Why I prefer to stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort]( 4. [Cloud 9 Spa, Carnival Cruise Line’s spa and fitness facility: What you need to know]( 5. [Today only: Target gift cards are on sale (deal expired)]( 6. [A deal for the weekend: 25% off Southwest points bookings]( 7. [What credit score do you need to get the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard?]( 8. [Airlines ask FAA to extend New York slot waivers through late 2025]( 9. [Disneyland Paris to transform second park into new Disney Adventure World]( 10. [Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for April 2024]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:hello@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. 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