✈ Disney's 'Star Wars' Hotel Is Here, Comparing 4 Hotel Elite Statuses & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: What are American Airlines AAdvantage miles worth? [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Feb 27, 2022 A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY The new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel will transport you to another galaxy, and you'll feel like you're flying through space. Officially opening on March 1, TPG's Benét Wilson was a guest of the Starcruiser experience as part of a two-night media preview. This hotel adventure is not the place for sleep and relaxation. There's no shortage of onboard experiences, whether it's battling against the First Order or training with a lightsaber instructor. Don't miss out on Benét's full report of [her galactic experience](. CNET also [wrote up a stellar (yes, pun intended) account]( with a deep dive into your most frequently asked questions about the hotel. Unsurprisingly, bookings come at a pretty penny, so check out our related guides: - [Prepare your wallet — Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser presale bookings begin today]( - [Bookings are open: How to get a reservation for the new 'Star Wars' hotel at Disney World]( - [Here's why I’d happily spend $5,000 at Disney’s new 'Star Wars' hotel]( - [Best credit cards for Disney and Universal vacations]( Featured photo of Disney Star Wars hotel by Wyatt Smith/The Points Guy. 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 [The best business credit cards with no foreign transaction fees]( If you're traveling abroad for your business, make sure you take one of these business rewards cards that won't charge foreign transaction fees. [Read more]( [Comparing 4 top hotel elite status levels — and how to easily earn them in 2022]( Here’s a rundown of four of the best hotel elite status tiers out there — and the shorter pathways to status. [Read more]( [Short cruises are cheaper, but are they right for you?]( Short cruises are a pleasant break from reality, with relaxing time on board plus access to sand and surf. [Read more]( [When will international travel return? A country-by-country guide to coronavirus recovery]( TPG is here to guide you through the latest in ever-changing rules and regulations. [Read more]( [Skip 1 more line: Starbucks continues rollout of mobile ordering at US airports]( It’s now possible to order ahead and pay using the Starbucks app at many major airport locations across the U.S. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [5 cruise lines to try if you just can’t stand being around kids on vacation]( 2 [2 years into COVID-19 pandemic: If it’s still gone from hotels, is it ever coming back?]( 3 [UAE drops PCR test mandate for fully vaccinated travelers]( 4 [Business class deal alert: Flights to Jamaica from $604]( 5 [Radisson Collection celebrates Milan Fashion Week with artist Mr. Slowboy]( 6 [Deal alert: Flights to Chicago starting at $118]( 7 [A retired 757 is being turned into a flying fire truck]( 8 [My experience traveling to the Bahamas: New rules and what you need to know]( 9 [New luxury cruise line to offer Iceland, South America and Hawaii itineraries]( 10 [The CDC slaps “do not travel” warning on 4 more countries as COVID-19 remains a threat to global travel]( [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