✈ Tips for Planning a Dream Trip, How Long Does it Take to Disembark a Ship & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Points and miles tasks to complete by the end of the year [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Dec 11, 2022 IT'S TIME TO FINALLY PLAN THAT TRIP [Tanner Saunders]( senior hotels reporter, reporting for newsletter duty. I'll be taking over for the next couple of weeks. Last month, I went on a personal trip to a destination that’s been top of my list for as long as I can remember: Egypt. My partner and I experienced the hustle and bustle of Cairo, visited the awe-inspiring pyramids and spent five nights sailing slowly down the Nile River on a traditional dahabiya boat. Though it was all amazing, the best part was sitting on the boat watching the world go by. A dream trip like this isn’t easy to plan, but we pulled it off, largely in part with the resources my colleagues have pulled together here on the site. You, too, can pull off a once-in-a-lifetime trip by mastering some of the points and miles skills to help you make the most of your money. For example, knowing [when to use points for a flight versus simply paying with cash]( goes a long way. Understanding how to book hotels using portals like [American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts]( so you can enjoy room upgrades and property credits is a must as well. Whether you want to head to Egypt like me or maybe visit one of our [best destinations to check out in 2023]( here are a few resources to help you plan a dream trip. - [9 things to consider when choosing to book via a portal vs. booking directly]( - [9 budget strategies for getting the most out of your points and miles]( - [Mistakes travelers make when visiting Egypt]( Photo by Tanner Saunders/The Points Guy. Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels 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 [How long does it take to disembark a cruise ship?]( Here's what you need to know about getting off the ship. [Read more]( [12 points and miles tasks to complete by the end of the year]( Make sure you're taking full advantage of what's available to you. [Read more]( [Why the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card is a no-brainer for business owners]( This is a great card for small-business owners who shop at Costco. [Read more]( [Quick Points: Reserve premium economy seats for the price of a coach seat on select wide-body domestic routes]( Use this tip to get an upgraded experience on select routes. [Read more]( [Here's how many Marriott Bonvoy points it will cost you to score Super Bowl LVII tickets]( Marriott Moments has released its packages for this year's game in Arizona. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Breeze adds 22 new and returning routes to its schedule for 2023]( 2 [Monorail to Mickey: Review of Disney’s Contemporary Resort]( 3 [10 points and miles tasks to complete by the end of the year]( 4 [Credit card showdown: Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful vs. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless]( 5 [Buy Virgin Points and get up to a 70% bonus with Virgin Atlantic’s best-ever promotion]( 6 [More flexible than ever: Why you should care about Aeroplan even if you never visit Canada]( 7 [The Andaz free minibar is here to stay, Hyatt tells TPG]( 8 [The best credit cards for purchase protection]( 9 [Cruise giant Carnival delays debut of its biggest ship ever, cancels sailings]( 10 [Universal Orlando announces new Minion Land with a new attraction, cafe and more]( [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