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Also: Princess Cruises’ newest ship [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 9, 2022 Why I carry both There are [a lot of credit cards out there]( some with great travel benefits, some with sky-high annual fees and plenty in between. For me, my two go-to cards are my [Chase Sapphire Preferred Card]( and my [American Express® Gold Card]( — OK, I opted for the rose gold. There are a few reasons why I love both of these cards, starting with their lower annual fees compared with their premium counterparts, the great bonus offers I received when I got these cards and the various [travel insurance protections they offer](. With my Amex Gold, I love that I earn 4 points per dollar spent on eating out — one of my favorite pastimes — and the $10 monthly Uber Cash credit I get for when I order in with Uber Eats (enrollment is required). With my Chase Sapphire Preferred, I'm a big fan of the 5 points that I earn for every dollar spent on flights booked through the Ultimate Rewards travel portal. But with both, my favorite part is that I’m able to transfer the points I earn to a large number of transfer partners without being confined to one airline or hotel brand. If you’re considering one of these cards, [we compared them in a head-to-head battle to help make the decision easier](. Or, hey, why not just be like me and get them both? Related: - [How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value]( - [Here are 9 of our favorite ways to use Amex Membership Rewards points]( - [6 ways to make the most of the Amex Gold Card benefits]( - [6 reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred should be your next credit card]( I’m always plotting how to earn points and use them to see the world. [Follow me here]( to see where they take me next. Photo by The Points Guy. Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter 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 [First impressions of Princess Cruises' newest ship, Discovery Princess]( Take a look at the Discovery Princess. [Read more]( [Airbnb announces more party-blocking measures for summer holidays]( The move comes as Airbnb is trying to emphasize its ban on parties. [Read more]( [Airlines concerned about safety in Mexico City's airspace]( Here's the situation. [Read more]( [Global Entry member had to show her actual card to get in the line. Do you need yours?]( To carry or not to carry? [Read more]( [The ultimate guide to road tripping with an electric car]( You've got to know where to charge it. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [European vacation destinations you can visit without testing restrictions this summer]( 2 [IHG sees a tale of two recoveries between the U.S. and China]( 3 [Deal Alert: Fly Business Class to Italy from NYC, Los Angeles & Seattle from $1.7K]( 4 [Are these airlines really the best and worst for business class travel?]( 5 [6 things you should know before you rent your first RV]( 6 [12 stops to make on your Southern California family road trip]( 7 [Short on time? A one-day safari in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru]( 8 [Princess Cruises ship cabin and suite guide: Everything you want to know]( 9 [Ukrainian fleets: Where are the aircraft now?]( 10 [How to avoid red flags with credit card issuers]( [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