✈ Where You Can Travel Now, Last Chance to Book Amtrak's Rail Pass at a Steep Discount & More ✈

Also: What it was like to be one of the first American tourists to enter Germany [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jun 21, 2021 A BIG RAIL SALE Before the pandemic, Amtrak was perhaps best known for its astronomical prices, especially for last-minute East Coast trips. Recently, I've been able to score some pretty incredible fares, so I've been riding the train much more than before. The rail service's latest offering has me especially intrigued — through tomorrow, you can score a steep discount on Amtrak's USA Rail Pass, letting you explore the country on the cheap. Learn more about how to take advantage, and Amtrak travel in general, with: - [Last chance to score a discounted USA Rail Pass]( - [5 scenic Amtrak trips you can enjoy on a budget]( - [The complete guide to Amtrak Guest Rewards]( While the USA Rail Pass offers incredible value, it isn't the best fit for everyone. If you're looking to travel between two cities or explore a specific region, for example, Amtrak's multi-ride and California passes could be a better fit. 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](#). TODAY'S TOP STORIES [A non-camper tried ‘glamping’ with Under Canvas — here’s what it’s really like]( I’m now living proof that you don’t have to be a traditional happy camper to enjoy a night or two in a tent. [Read more]( [What it was like to be one of the first American tourists to enter Germany]( This TPG staffer's journey to Germany was, well… an interesting experience. [Read more]( [Update: Cathay Pacific first class lounge will not join Priority Pass]( While the lounge was expected to become accessible to members today, Cathay Pacific notes that isn't the case. [Read more]( [Answers to your 10 most frequent questions about Italy’s reopening]( TPG's Katie Genter addresses some of the most common questions we’ve gotten over the last month. [Read more]( [When will international travel return? A country-by-country guide to coronavirus recovery]( Many countries are beginning to reopen their borders to travelers after more than a year of lockdowns. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Prime Day is here — Maximize your Amazon purchases with these credit cards]( 2 [15 ways to unlock incredible value at Category 7 Marriott properties with your 50k reward night]( 3 [From sold out to $700+ daily rates, where the car rental shortage is worse than you think]( 4 [Pride on points: How to celebrate Pride in 6 international cities using points and miles]( 5 [Earn 3 free night awards, worth up to 150,000 points: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card review]( 6 [When and how to transfer Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt]( 7 [TPG reader question: Would I lose all my Ultimate Rewards points if I close my Sapphire Reserve and apply for the Sapphire Preferred 100,000 sign-up bonus?]( 8 [First look at the brand-new Amex Centurion Lounge at New York’s LaGuardia airport]( 9 [Your ultimate guide to saving money with Amex Offers]( 10 [How to travel during a heat wave]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [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 the 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 2021