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Also: The world’s 1st surf coaster is coming to SeaWorld [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Oct 19, 2022 SPONSORED BY [TPG] GETTING MAXIMUM VALUE FOR YOUR POINTS Just yesterday, Chase revealed [the highest welcome offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve in five years](. New applicants will earn 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. That may sound like a lot, but that number on its own is somewhat arbitrary. To find out what your points are really worth, you have to determine how valuable those points are when you redeem them for flights, hotels and other travel perks. Luckily, TPG has already done the math for you. You can [view our valuations for all the major loyalty programs]( and use that information to find out how far your points can actually take you. Maybe you've been dreaming of taking your family on vacation. Well, now you might have enough points and miles to book — and maybe even in business class. Many credit card issuers have their own travel portals through which cardholders can book trips. However, I've learned that one of the best ways to maximize the value of your hard-earned points is through airline or hotel transfer partners. Because each loyalty program's rewards can yield different values, you can often make better use of your credit card points by redeeming them through a partner program. Here are some ideas and guides for how to do so: - [How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value]( - [How (and why) you should earn transferable points in 2022]( - [Get more from your points with these transfer bonuses]( You can do much more with credit cards than save big bucks on travel, though. The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly will be appearing on "Dr. Phil" on Thursday, Oct. 20, to share his expertise on everything from using credit cards to beat inflation to mastering the points and miles game. [Check your local listings to tune in](. Photo by Peter Muller/Getty Images. Until tomorrow, 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](#). FROM OUR PARTNER SPONSORED BY [TPG] One of the most popular travel rewards cards has a new bonus offer for a limited time! Get the Chase Sapphire Reserve card today and you can earn 80,000 bonus points. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [From portable scales to shoe bags: 10 luggage accessories for your gift list]( Finally, a way to get my coffee through the airport hands-free. [Read more]( [The end of complimentary upgrades? Hilton to sell room upgrades to Gold and Diamond elites]( Time will tell how this affects the value of elite status. [Read more]( [Alaska Airlines pilots ratify new contract — and they'll get significant pay raises]( Some pilots will receive as much as a 23% wage increase. [Read more]( [SeaWorld splashes into 2023 with water-themed coasters at all 3 parks]( Caution: You may get wet. [Read more]( [How I saved over $16,000 on my 1st international business-class flight using points and miles]( How TPG's Tarah Chieffi snagged a lie-flat seat without spending a fortune. 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