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Also: A first look at the Conrad Los Angeles. [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Aug 28, 2022 THE WEEK'S TOP STORIES This week was another busy one at TPG. Personally, I’ve spent some time this week planning more fall travel. I really like some of the deals I’ve been seeing after a [summer of very high airfares](. Some of the deals we published in the past week include ones for flights to [Dublin]( and [Lisbon, Portugal]( — two places I’d love to visit. Make sure to follow [@TPG_Alerts]( on Twitter to be among the first to know about our deal alerts! Get caught up with this week’s most popular TPG stories, including: - [Why you should absolutely visit the Fairmont Banff Springs — but maybe not spend the night]( - [What’s the best US airline business class? Comparing American, Delta and United]( - [12 best budget beach destinations in the US]( - [Here’s why I buy an annual travel insurance policy, even though my credit cards offer travel protections]( - [5 hacks to make air travel easier]( Have a great week! Photo of Gulf Shores, Alabama, by George Dodd/Getty Images. Ethan Klapper, Senior Aviation 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 [Skip crowded Florida beaches and head to this Gulf Coast paradise instead]( Gulf Shores, Alabama, offers everything you could want from a beach vacation, with a Southern twist. [Read more]( [Delta gears up for CES with new flights to Vegas from 6 US cities]( The airline will add roughly 23,000 seats, of which 5,800 will be in one of the carrier’s premium cabins, to shuttle attendees to and from the Consumer Electronics Show. [Read more]( [We toured Aman New York, the city's most expensive (and exclusive) new hotel]( This hotel is so exclusive that you can’t visit it unless you’re a guest or part of a membership club. [Read more]( [Royal Caribbean makes it easier to use future cruise credits]( The cruise line just made it easier to recoup the entire credit amount by letting travelers use any leftover credit to pay for onboard expenses on their cruise. [Read more]( [Enjoy a highest cash-back guarantee with this online shopping portal]( If you are not earning points or extra cash back on your online purchases, you’re likely leaving serious rewards on the table. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [You can still visit the California amusement park that inspired Disneyland — here's what it's like today]( 2 [$12 for a drink made with leftover banana peels? My strange night out at Norwegian Cruise Line's new 'zero-waste' cruise ship bar]( 3 [Which airports can you use Global Entry at in the US and abroad?]( 4 [Soaring with Southwest; Clark the Eagle flies commercial and draws stares at the airport]( 5 [Last-minute deal alert: Get 25% off Southwest flights this week]( 6 [5 incredible fall getaways in the Northeast]( 7 [Generous bonus categories and a solid welcome offer: A review of the Amex Blue Cash Preferred card]( 8 [Can you upgrade on Allegiant Air?]( 9 [Deal alert: Fly to the US Virgin Islands from $224]( 10 [Winter is coming: Lufthansa latest airline to take an axe to seasonal schedule]( [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