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Also: Aspirational hotels with award availability [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Feb 17, 2022 HELLO AUSTRALIA In just a few days’ time, Australia will once again welcome tourists and other visa holders as its [borders finally reopen]( after almost two years. While award availability is a bit limited right now, there are several great ways to [book flights there with points and miles](. You can also cut costs by booking your lodging with award night certificates or points — including at some [swanky new hotels](. Learn how to make the most of your trip Down Under: - [How to book a trip to Sydney with points and miles]( - [The best ways to use points and miles to fly to Australia]( - [New hotels in Australia you can visit]( - [The cheapest way to book intra-Australia award tickets with points]( - [8 things to know before visiting Australia]( Personally, I hope to cross Sydney off my bucket list later this year and stop by the [Qantas first-class lounge at LAX]( pictured above, on my way there. Benji Stawski, 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 [Alaska Airlines unveils subscription-based flight passes for West Coast travel]( The airline is offering subscription-based flight passes for travel across its West Coast network starting at just $49 a month. [Read more]( [Mandarin Oriental is opening a private island resort in the Maldives]( The new resort is expected to open in 2025 and will be the brand's first property in the nation. [Read more]( [6 (almost) impossible hotel redemptions you can book now]( Now is a great time to use points to book hotels in some incredible destinations, such as the Maldives, Beaver Creek and Bora Bora. [Read more]( [You can now book your $450,000 ticket to fly into space]( Virgin Galactic is starting to sell tickets to the general public for flights into space that could begin taking off by the fall of 2022. [Read more]( [Travel tips from a family that visited 21 resorts in 2021]( Meet Carmen and Serge Sognonvi, luxury family travel experts. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Why I’m not so nervous about Marriott’s upcoming switch to dynamic award pricing]( 2 [The best cruise booking perks – and which ones are actually free]( 3 [Choosing the best airport lounge at DFW — and how you can get inside]( 4 [FAA Administrator Steve Dickson resigns halfway into 5-year term]( 5 [United unveils MileagePlus earning rates for Swiss premium economy tickets]( 6 [Disney Wish has now touched water — here’s what we’re most excited about on the ship]( 7 [You can finally see what your Uber drivers really think of you]( 8 [How to redeem cash-back rewards from your credit card]( 9 [You can currently buy points and miles with up to a 100% bonus — but should you?]( 10 [The 6 best cruise ship spas]( [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