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Also: Carnival ends longtime belly-flop and hairy chest contests [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jul 31, 2022 SPOTS TO BUST YOU OUT OF A TRAVEL RUT All of us are guilty of returning to the same vacation destinations year after year. If I want to visit the beach, I head straight for St. Petersburg, Florida. If I need to commune with nature, I drive to [Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains](. And it’s no secret that I spend way too much time at Orlando’s theme parks. However, I love discovering new-to-me destinations that may eventually become my next go-to vacation spots. If we don’t step off the beaten path (and outside our comfort zones) occasionally, we can miss out on hidden gems that are just as beautiful and often less crowded than our tried-and-true spots. I loved reading about a few [small Canadian cities you can visit using points and miles]( these [beautiful villages in Spain]( and several [underrated places to visit in Italy]( this week. Here are a few more stories that will inspire you to shake things up: - [7 amazing spots in Mexico’s Riviera Maya that aren’t Tulum]( - [10 amazing things you didn’t know you could do in Alaska]( - [11 under-the-radar LGBTQ beach destinations]( Happy travels! Photo by laura DiBiase/Getty Images. Tarah Chieffi, Family Travel 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 [Frontier says 'buh bye' to Spirit merger with revenge travel fares from $19]( Breaking up is hard to do. [Read more]( [Carnival Cruise Line ends famous belly-flop and hairy chest contests]( The kitschy contests have been replaced with new poolside activities. [Read more]( [Aman New York is accepting reservations starting at $3,200 a night — and it's already selling out]( Does anyone have $3,200 I can borrow? [Read more]( [How I chose my next credit card with help from fellow TPGers]( Step 1: Know what's already in your wallet. [Read more]( [7 steps you should take when you’ve been robbed abroad]( How to stay safe and protect your information. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Are mobile wallets safe?]( 2 [A hotel with unlimited spa treatments, a points property in the Galapagos and other hotel news you missed in July]( 3 [Norwegian Prima photos: We got early access to Norwegian Cruise Line's first new ship in nearly 3 years]( 4 [Spruce Goose getting ready for the 75th anniversary of its only flight]( 5 [Airport combats staffing challenges with new ‘virtual food hall’ concept]( 6 [Can you upgrade on Frontier Airlines?]( 7 [Here’s how to quickly stock up on Hyatt points for your next vacation]( 8 [15 of the most beautiful villages in Spain]( 9 [Look again: Monitors at Pittsburgh Airport offer mental health messages, not ads]( 10 [Earn 120,000 points (and enjoy numerous perks) by applying for the Amex Business Platinum today]( [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