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Also: Finding award space with ExpertFlyer [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Oct 23, 2022 PERKS, DEALS AND GIANT CRUISE SHIPS It’s always interesting looking back at the most-read TPG stories from the previous week. We publish dozens of stories each week across a wide variety of topics – from service-based tips and tricks to sneak peeks at the newest, shiniest airplanes, hotels and ships. We aim to provide the latest travel news you need to know. This week, you were just as nervous that your backpack might be a bit too big to [carry on your next Frontier flight for free]( and as intrigued by [Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship]( (pictured above) as we were. Here are a few of this week’s other top stories: - [How I avoid the pesky $10 daily roaming charges when traveling]( - [American unveils new 'Instant Status Pass' elite challenge that includes top-tier perks]( - [Deal watch: Cruise giant Royal Caribbean is selling fall cruises for under $100]( Photo by Royal Caribbean. Happy reading, 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 [You can earn and redeem Marriott points on Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruises]( Marriott Bonvoy-age. [Read more]( [Beginners guide to finding award space with ExpertFlyer]( This is one of the easiest ways to find available award space. [Read more]( [Viking cruise cabins and suites: A guide to everything you want to know]( Some of these are unlike any cruise ship cabin you've ever seen. [Read more]( [Southwest announces Companion Pass, Rapid Rewards changes for 2023]( Some are better for travelers than others. [Read more]( [Register to take advantage of these 4 benefits with the Chase Sapphire Reserve]( Lounge access, a Lyft membership and more. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Sweet Spot Sunday: Booking premium economy tickets to Europe for just 30K miles]( 2 [Puppy tested: Two paws up for the Sherpa Original Deluxe pet carrier]( 3 [My top things to do in French Polynesia from ATV-ing to whale watching]( 4 [Hawaiian Airlines will reach more islands through deal with commuter carrier]( 5 [Viking cruise cabins and suites: A guide to everything you want to know]( 6 [The best card for Wally World: A review of the Capital One Walmart Rewards Card]( 7 [How to earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points on The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise ships]( 8 [Japan deals: $555 in economy or ride in ANA's The Room for $2,700]( 9 [Venti-sized disappointment: A review of the Starbucks Rewards Visa credit card]( 10 [Beginners guide to finding award space with ExpertFlyer]( [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