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Also: Colombia deal alert: Fly nonstop to Cartagena for under $200 [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Feb 28, 2022 MARCH MADNESS While we've known about [Marriott's dynamic pricing]( for a few months now, the full details of these changes finally arrived late last week. Dubbed as "flexible point redemptions" by Marriott, the good news is that you'll have until March 29 or 30 — or more than a month — before dynamic pricing takes effect. The bad news is that 200 properties are getting much more expensive using your points, many of which are our favorite aspirational properties, so be sure to redeem your points sooner rather than later. Read the full details [here]( along with some other resources to prepare yourself for these changes: - [Possible impending Marriott devaluation: What dynamic pricing could mean for travelers]( - [Why I’m not so nervous about Marriott’s upcoming switch to dynamic award pricing]( - [10 Marriott properties to book now before the award chart disappears]( - [An important reminder: Why you should never hoard points and miles]( Featured photo of JW Marriott Scottsdale by Stella Shon/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 [UAE drops PCR test mandate for fully vaccinated travelers]( As of Feb. 26, the UAE will no longer require PCR tests for visitors. [Read more]( [2 years into COVID-19: If it’s still gone from hotels, is it ever coming back?]( Many amenities at hotels that were cut “due to coronavirus” may not be coming back. [Read more]( [Answering FAQs about traveling with your pets]( TPG reporter Caroline Tanner's weekly column is all about traveling with your pets. [Read more]( [How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United Airlines]( It’s critical to know how the transfer process works if you want to redeem points for maximum value. [Read more]( [7 things I learned from my stay at the Sheraton Denver Downtown]( What’s old is new again for Marriott with a refreshed Sheraton brand. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [The ultimate guide to credit card application restrictions]( 2 [8 hotels where you can snag a suite with standard rewards points]( 3 [The 5 most desirable cabin locations on any cruise ship]( 4 [United Airlines cuts 17 domestic routes in latest network shake-up]( 5 [Hyatt members, it’s time for another look at Vegas: How I earned an elite qualifying night for just $24]( 6 [Deal alert: Round-trip flights to Alaska from $180]( 7 [Why my favorite first-class seat is surprisingly on a regional jet]( 8 [Deal alert: Flights to Houston starting at $98]( 9 [My 10 favorite jaw-dropping island adventures on Eleuthera, the Bahamas]( 10 [Colombia deal alert: Fly nonstop to Cartagena for under $200]( [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