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Also: Testing to enter the US [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Mar 27, 2022 TESTING TO ENTER THE US I've traveled abroad many times during the coronavirus pandemic and have found it easy and relatively inexpensive to meet the [COVID-19 testing requirements when returning to the U.S.]( especially since proctored antigen tests like [Abbott’s BinaxNow COVID-19 Home Test]( are acceptable. But each time I wait for my results, a part of me is nervous that my result will come back positive. I've accepted the risk that I may [test positive while abroad]( but some travelers are understandably a bit more worried about the prospect of being stuck in quarantine if they get a positive result while overseas. As a result, many have refused to travel outside the U.S. during the pandemic. If you find yourself ready to venture beyond American borders, we've got you covered. Check out the following stories for information about the U.S. reentry testing requirements: - [How to find a COVID-19 test while traveling abroad]( - [Is it time to rethink COVID-19 travel mandates in the US?]( - [Your guide to at-home COVID-19 tests for international travel]( - [Here’s why it’s still easy to meet 1-day testing for entry to US — even in the middle of nowhere]( [Airlines are putting increased pressure]( on the U.S. government to drop reentry testing requirements, and other countries are [dropping their own entry testing requirements](. However, medical professionals argue that testing requirements catch cases. So, how long will testing to reenter the U.S. remain in place? We'll continue to watch this topic closely. Featured photo of a COVID-19 testing tent in Bogota, Colombia, by Katie Genter/The Points Guy. Katie Genter, Senior 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 [Detox and retox: I tried 6 of Virgin Voyages’ free fitness classes, and here’s how it went]( Virgin's free classes are way better than ones that levy an extra fee on other cruise lines’ ships. [Read more]( [Deal alert: Save $100 on Amtrak Rail Pass until March 29]( You can currently buy the USA Rail Pass, which affords 10 rides over 30 days, for $399. [Read more]( [Why UK hotel rates are going to increase at the end of this month]( The cost of a U.K. vacation is set to soar next month as the VAT rate for the hospitality industry jumps. [Read more]( [A blast from the past: Qatar Airways resurrects iconic Airbus A380]( The Qatari carrier has “reactivated” eight more A380s to join four of the jumbos that went back into action last November. [Read more]( [My secret to packing for 3 kids without leaving anything (or anyone) behind]( One TPG staffer tried writing out packing lists for her family, but she'd inevitably leave something off the list. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [A complete guide to Amex’s one-bonus-per-lifetime restrictions]( 2 [Everything you want to know about cabins and suites on Carnival Cruise Line ships]( 3 [Sweet Spot Sunday: Fly business class round-trip to Africa for 104,000 miles or less]( 4 [United’s frustrating lounge policy that’s much more punitive than American Airlines]( 5 [7 destinations with amazing springtime celebrations]( 6 [Traveling to Hawaii just got a whole lot easier; TPG was among the first to try it out]( 7 [Weekend getaway: Heading to the Final Four in New Orleans]( 8 [Finally: After 2-year delay, KLM Austin-Amsterdam route takes off]( 9 [Aegean offering fixed-rate flight passes between European destinations]( 10 [Deal alert: Fly to the Faroe Islands from $457]( [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