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Also: 6 ways to get a deal on a cruise [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jan 17, 2022 FAVORITE HOTEL AMENITY TPG staff members have strong opinions on their favorite hotel amenity, whether that's [free breakfast]( or a [rainfall showerhead](. But TPG's hotels reporter, Tanner Saunders, has a hot take (yes, pun intended): The best hotel amenity is a heated toilet seat. While this amenity is a rarity in the U.S., there are a few hotels where you'll find this luxury — [read all about it here]( along with other unique hotel amenities that we've encountered on our travels: - [18 hotels you’ll want to book just for the incredible bathtub]( - [Is this the creepiest — or best — hotel welcome amenity ever?]( - [The hotel amenity I miss the most right now during the pandemic]( - [9 hotels with room service worth staying in bed for]( Stella Shon, Writer 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 [Caribbean Airlines launches new 737-8 planes into service]( Few things beat getting a shiny new airliner as an anniversary present. [Read more]( [Upgrading my travel game: 3 perks I’m finally investing in for 2022]( This year, I’ve finally decided to invest in travel perks, including lounge access, Clear and Global Entry. [Read more]( [Sweet Spot Sunday: The best way to book Etihad award flights with transferable points]( Fortunately, Etihad partners with Air Canada Aeroplan, making possible some pretty spectacular deals. [Read more]( [Want to skip quarantine in Hawaii? You’re going to need a booster shot]( It’s a big change to the state’s “Safe Travels” program. [Read more]( [Chicago O’Hare vs. Midway: Which Chicago airport should I fly into?]( Should you fly into O’Hare (ORD), a sprawling international airport, or Midway (MDW), which offers more convenient access to the city but with far fewer choices of flights? [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [In Memphis, the National Civil Rights Museum honors a tragedy — and highlights an icon of Mid-century travel]( 2 [What if I can’t get a COVID-19 test before my flight to the US?]( 3 [11 sunny spots to spend a winter holiday]( 4 [FAA grants 5G reprieve for 45% of US commercial fleet]( 5 [8 apps that will help track your travel expenses]( 6 [NYC Restaurant Week is back — here’s how to get up to $100 off with a Mastercard]( 7 [Winter storms lead to thousands more airline cancellations and delays]( 8 [Reduce debt and raise your credit score: Chase Slate Edge card review]( 9 [6 ways to get a deal on a cruise]( 10 [Which hotels count award stays toward elite status?]( [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 2022