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Also: Visit Barbie's dream house [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY May 11, 2022 SPONSORED BY [TPG] Is it time to book a cruise? I love to cruise. I've been lucky enough to take a few over the years, including Caribbean cruises out of Florida and a river cruise down the Seine in France. For me, it’s the energy on the ship and the camaraderie with fellow passengers — not to mention the piano bar and waterslides. While cruising isn’t for everyone (though I’d argue you shouldn’t knock it until you try it), more and more people are turning to a cruise as a way to travel overseas without risking a COVID-19 quarantine at the end of the trip. How? Cruise passengers aren’t subject to a COVID-19 test to reenter the U.S. like airline passengers are. Now, [cruise lines like Holland America are offering travelers more sailings that depart from and return to the U.S.]( to faraway places like Northern Europe, Africa and the South Pacific to cater to the many [Americans who are afraid of getting stuck abroad]( if they test positive before flying back to the States. As a result, [the world’s biggest cruise ships are getting more crowded by the week](. If you’re considering a cruise or already have one booked, here are some resources to check out: - [Which cruise brand is best for you? A guide to the most popular lines]( - [21 tips and tricks that will make your first cruise go smoothly]( - [Here’s how to cancel or postpone a cruise due to COVID-19]( 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](#). FROM OUR PARTNER SPONSORED BY [TPG] Looking for more rewards for your business? American Express has multiple Card options for you — but two stand tall for premium business owners. Check out our comparison of this dynamic duo to see if one (or both) would be a good fit. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Barbie goes traveling: You can visit a real Barbie dream house this summer]( Barbie’s dream house is no longer a dream. [Read more]( [Extend Air Canada elite status through 2023 by spending on your Aeroplan credit card]( Those who hold any Aeroplan credit card can extend their current Air Canada elite status level by earning 30,000 points from purchases on their card. [Read more]( [Hyatt’s plan to offload $2 billion of hotels will upgrade the guest experience]( Just because Hyatt won’t own the hotels doesn’t mean they are leaving the company’s brand family. [Read more]( [Regional airline giant asks the FAA to let it hire pilots with less experience]( Pilots are in short supply. [Read more]( [Air France unveils new business-class seat that now features a sliding door]( Here's what planes are getting the upgrade. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Reminder: How to get $10 per eligible Chase card in monthly food and alcohol delivery credits]( 2 [Airbnb just dropped its 'biggest change' in a decade]( 3 [Families will flip for these 10 themed hotel suites]( 4 [J.D. Power: Flyers are less satisfied with airlines; JetBlue, Southwest earn top scores]( 5 [Don't miss this deal: Premium economy flights to Spain, some under $1000]( 6 [All aboard! Amtrak revs up Northeast and long-distance service ahead of summer rush]( 7 [More cards added to Citi Merchant Offers: How to snag statement credits on travel, dining and more]( 8 [Deal alert: Fly nonstop to Dublin from $386 round-trip]( 9 [Support your favorite restaurants and earn bonus rewards (or additional cash back) with this offer from American Express]( 10 [West Coast woes: Are COVID-19 numbers rising again on cruise ships?]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](#) 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 [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