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Also: Score free excursions on your next cruise [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Oct 24, 2022 SPONSORED BY [TPG] WHAT TO DO WHEN TRAVEL GOES WRONG Whether it’s lost luggage, canceled flights or unexpected charges, even the most well traveled of travelers are not immune to mishaps. Some things can be avoided with proper planning, but others are unfortunately out of our control. Be that as it may, there are still things you can do to “expect the unexpected.” Thanks to TPG’s director of travel content Summer Hull, I’ve recently added “[take a quick video of my rental car before turning it in]( to my travel checklist. Credit cards writer Ryan Smith recently shared some compelling reasons for [taking photos of your luggage]( before your next flight, too. There are other stories I keep saved in my (virtual) back pocket just in case my travel plans go sideways: - [7 tips to avoid getting stranded by airlines when things go wrong]( - [Key travel tips you need to know — whether you're a beginner or expert traveler]( - [7 steps to take when an airline loses your luggage]( - [Don't check your bag until you read this — 7 tips to help keep an airline from losing your luggage]( Photo by Summer Hull/The Points Guy. Wishing you smooth travels, 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] Don’t miss your chance to earn 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points and enjoy enhanced benefits – all with no increase to the annual fee. Apply for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card today. Limited time offer ends Nov. 2, 2022. Terms apply. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Another cruise line throws in free tours worth big money if you book soon]( This could save you thousands of dollars on your next cruise. [Read more]( [Practical Pointers: Do this now to make your holiday airport experience easier]( As travel demand surges, make sure you are thinking ahead. [Read more]( [How to earn miles in the American Airlines AAdvantage program]( Hint: It's not just by flying. [Read more]( [Puppy tested: 2 paws up for the Sherpa Original Deluxe pet carrier]( Your pup can travel in comfort and style on board. [Read more]( [The 3 types of Viking cruise ships, explained]( TPG's Gene Sloan explains the differences among the three types of vessels. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [A lesson not to rush a hotel opening: 2 nights at the Virgin Edinburgh]( 2 [Fall getaways: City, slopes or beach — take your pick with these trips]( 3 [The ultimate guide to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection]( 4 [Step-by-step: How to redeem points using the Bank of America Premium Rewards card]( 5 [How to earn miles in the American Airlines AAdvantage program]( 6 [Ski the Swiss Alps this winter with flights as low as $414 round-trip]( 7 [Which purchases count as dining with the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve?]( 8 [The 3 types of Viking cruise ships, explained]( 9 [Sweet Spot Sunday: Booking premium economy tickets to Europe for just 30K miles]( 10 [My top things to do in French Polynesia from ATV-ing to whale watching]( [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