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Also: You can now earn up to 100,000 Southwest points through credit card referrals [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Aug 10, 2021 AMEX DINING Remember those "yurt villages" Amex installed throughout the U.S. back when it was too cold to eat outside? Well, the issuer is back with another fun outdoor adventure, this time with a decidedly "summery" feel. The first series, Resy's "Pop-Up Diner," kicks off in key U.S. cities next month. You'll get more than a special meal — attendees can also win gift cards, Broadway tickets and other prizes. Get the full scoop, with: - [Amex's Pop-Up Diner, floating NYC restaurant]( - [My incredible Amex Yurt Village dinner in NYC]( - [Our night at Resy’s winter dining 'drive-thru']( The first batch of reservations just went on sale a few minutes ago, for customers with the [American Express® Gold Card](. Meanwhile, anyone with [The Platinum Card® from American Express]( can try to snag a spot for "Platinum Coast" dining events next week. 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 [Could the European Union really ban Americans again?]( The U.S. is now well above the EU’s limit of no more than 75 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. [Read more]( [11 of the hottest hotels that opened — or will open — this summer]( Travelers are spoiled with more choices than ever for where to spend those dollars or points. [Read more]( [Norwegian Cruise Line can now require proof of vaccination, Florida court decides]( Norwegian has been the only brand to commit to a 100% vaccination rate for both crew and passengers. [Read more]( [It’s official: Chase adds bonus categories, new perks to Sapphire card lineup]( The issuer is adding bonus categories and new perks to these two heavy-hitters, effective Aug. 16, 2021. [Read more]( [You can now earn up to 100,000 Southwest points through credit card referrals]( It's one of the easiest ways to earn extra travel rewards throughout the year. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Summer in the Berkshires: 7 must-visit mountain towns in Massachusetts]( 2 [Long delays, but surprisingly anticlimactic: What it was like to enter Canada by car]( 3 [First look: World Navigator, the stylish new adventure cruise ship from new line Atlas Ocean Voyages]( 4 [Expansion mode: Allegiant unveils 22 new nonstop routes]( 5 [What if you lose your vaccine card?]( 6 [New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled again as COVID-19 cases rise due to delta variant]( 7 [CDC adds several countries to its ‘avoid travel’ list, including Aruba, France, Israel and Thailand]( 8 [Canada reopens to Americans — my experience crossing the border]( 9 [What it’s like dining out in LA now that some restaurants require proof of vaccination]( 10 [Beginners guide to 30A — one of the best-kept beach town secrets in the US]( [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