✈ Travel Brands Mandate Employee Vaccination, Popular Caribbean Spot Adds Entry Requirement & More ✈

Also: Fly to Hawaii for 20,000 AAdvantage miles each way [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Aug 16, 2021 VACCINE MANDATES The COVID-19 vaccines have already saved countless lives in the U.S. and around the world, and thanks to quick action at some of the country's biggest travel brands, they're now on track to save many more. United CEO Scott Kirby helped lead the charge, with a mandate for all employees to get the shot. Several other airlines quickly followed, and now Amtrak's requiring that rail workers get the jab. Learn more, with: - [United will require all employees to be vaccinated]( - [More airlines follow UA’s lead, require vaccination]( - [All Amtrak employees must be vaccinated as well]( It's a smart move. Vaccine mandates help protect employees, but they can also reduce the spread of COVID-19 from workers to unvaccinated customers, with an impact that can reach far beyond each company's own staff. 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 [Deal Alert: Resorts World rooms as low as $60 (before resort fees)]( Is it aggressive introductory pricing, or an early sign of trouble? [Read more]( [Fly to Hawaii for 20,000 AAdvantage miles each way]( It’s also worth checking paid rates — we’ve recently seen several exceptional deals to Hawaii. [Read more]( [The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: A stunning beachfront resort that falls short on luxury]( Room rates regularly top $1,000 per night, making this a popular option for those looking to get maximum value out of their points. [Read more]( [Turks and Caicos will soon require vaccination for all visitors]( Eligible tourists are free to travel throughout the region without restrictions during their stay. [Read more]( [Amex Announces unique perks and Centurion Suite for the 2021 US Open]( Amex cardholders will also have access to a free bag check, savings on on-site purchases and a new fan experience. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [TPG reader question: When is it better to use the Chase portal instead of airline transfer partners?]( 2 [All-you-can-eat caviar and a test kitchen: This new luxury cruise ship delivers for foodies]( 3 [Is it safe to travel as the delta variant spreads? Here’s what the experts say]( 4 [My experience getting a COVID-19 test at the airport in Canada]( 5 [Why I’m continuing to spend and fly with Delta even though I have Diamond Medallion status through 2023]( 6 [Deal alert: Book round-trip flights to Spain for as low as $451]( 7 [Hyatt buying Apple Leisure Group; Deal would add 100 properties to World of Hyatt]( 8 [Hotels blaming closed pools on national chlorine shortage; What you can do if your hotel pool is shut]( 9 [Register now: US Open Chase Lounge reservations now available for Chase customers]( 10 [The ultimate guide to visiting Northern Ireland]( [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