✈ The 10 Most Outrageous Resort Fees & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: What type of plane you are, as told by your zodiac sign  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 08/04/2019 AVOIDING RESORT FEES Sometimes they're [resort fees](. Or they might be referred to as destination fees, or facility fees or even [housekeeping fees](. Regardless of what a hotel chooses to call this [mandatory add-on]( it's intended to [deceive travelers]( parting you from more cash than expected when you first zeroed in on a property to book. Fortunately, most hotels haven't adopted this unfriendly practice, and many that have offer a [relatively easy out]( — assuming you redeem points or have elite status, and know [which chains]( to book. We help you sort through the mess, with: - [TPG's guide to avoiding resort fees]( - [Spotting a "housekeeping charge"]( - [The Hyatt and Hilton advantage]( Some fees are especially egregious — we've rounded up [10 of the most notable offenders]( here. Meanwhile, major hotel chains now have the attention of lawmakers [around the US]( — if the government has its way, this [unpopular practice]( won't be here to stay. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large 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. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page.]( [What Type of Plane You Are, as Told by Your Zodiac Sign]( [What Type of Plane You Are, as Told by Your Zodiac Sign]( Planes have such varied personalities — if you know what to look for, you’re bound to find some similarities between them and your astrological sign. [READ MORE]( [What Happens If You Miss Your Cruise]( [What Happens If You Miss Your Cruise]( Ultimately, your best bet is to always travel to the port of departure at least a day in advance of a cruise. [READ MORE]( [Is United Limiting Advance Elite Upgrades?]( [Is United Limiting Advance Elite Upgrades?]( In many cases, it seems complimentary United elite upgrades have stopped clearing far in advance. [READ MORE]( [The 4 Words That Saved Our Family’s Vacation]( [The 4 Words That Saved Our Family’s Vacation]( If you find yourself just wishing the family “vacation” would end, it isn’t too late to salvage the situation and get back to having fun. [READ MORE]( [What You Need to Know About Heathrow’s Impending Strike]( [What You Need to Know About Heathrow’s Impending Strike]( Airlines have already been asked to proactively cancel a number of flights, and further cancellations are likely. [READ MORE]( TIP OF THE DAY At [these airports]( there's a lot more to do than just sit around waiting for your flight. NEWS YOU CAN USE • [Many Amex Cards No Longer Earn Points on Gift Card Purchases]( • [ICYMI: Elevated Welcome Bonuses on Delta Credit Cards and More]( • [Seventies Flashback: A Review of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco]( • [The Best Hotel Credit Cards of 2019]( • [Should You Get the Gold or Platinum Delta Amex Card?]( • [Get $15 off a $50+ Amazon Order With Just One Citi ThankYou Point]( • [Get Up to 85,000 Bonus Miles Plus a 10% Discount Through AA’s Newest Promotion]( • [Earn Triple LifeMiles, 6 Miles per $1 Spent on Booking.com]( • [Travel Rewards Strategies for People with Low Credit Scores]( • [These Are the World’s Largest Airlines]( [3d2e82de-33e1-404a-8351-50c9d89ab361.png]( [10aa94f3-8b29-45de-820c-3380b3d4351d.png]( [60c2b0ba-7b57-4ddd-86e2-bc0dd7fa733d.png]( [e677576b-9e7c-4ee1-90d0-91fdc508a80e.png]( [56ec7da1-4d9a-422f-8d5c-8b5c2c135f8c.png]( [42ac36af-b24a-4972-b853-e5eb1acec9e5.png](mailto:info@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at thepointsguy.com. Where to find us: The Points Guy 251 Park Ave S 6th Floor New York, NY 10010 USA Prefer the old email format? [Update your profile here.]( Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. [Advertiser Disclosure:] The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities The Points Guy © All rights reserved 2019