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Also: Accor leans into luxury and North American expansion [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Dec 13, 2022 SPONSORED BY [TPG] MEET MSC SEASCAPE Here at TPG, we get to have a lot of fun traveling the world to report on new hotels, flights, cruises and experiences to see if they’re worth recommending to our readers. Last week, we got to have some extra fun spending the afternoon touring a new cruise ship, MSC Seascape. Some people love cruises, other people have sworn them off without ever setting foot on one. Whichever side of that line you find yourself on, you have to admit that these floating cities are engineering marvels, and [our day on Seascape proved that](. From an [out-of-this-world robotic ride that flings passengers around]( on the top of the ship (that’s us riding it in the image above) to many bars and restaurants and even a room in the spa filled with artificial snow, every part of the ship was designed to wow. Personally, I’ve enjoyed the cruises I’ve been on — and find great value and ease in that type of vacation. If you’re still debating whether or not a cruise is right for you, here are some handy articles to help you learn more about the experience and plan a trip you’ll love. - [A beginners guide to picking a cruise line]( - [5 unexpected places that sell cruises]( - [20 must-have cruise items — including a roll of duct tape]( - [21 tips and tricks that will make your first cruise go smoothly]( - [6 ways to get a deal on a cruise]( Photo by Ashley Kosciolek/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](#). FROM OUR PARTNER SPONSORED BY [TPG] Your Visa card may offer more than travel-related perks. Pursue your passion projects with a trial of [Skillshare]( and enjoy early access (and a free ticket when you buy at least one) to [Sofar]( concerts. [Skillshare]( and [Sofar]( terms apply. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Accor leans into luxury and North American expansion]( More hotels are in the forecast for Accor. [Read more]( [Last chance to activate this quarter's bonus categories on Freedom cards]( Cardholders must activate by Dec. 14 to take advantage of the Q4 categories. [Read more]( [The most exciting new route enhancement of 2022 — and the ones we look forward to flying in 2023]( Where will you go next? [Read more]( [From Utah to Florida: 25 properties you can book for less with Choice Hotels' Sweet Spot Rewards]( This promotion allows Choice members to enjoy discounted award nights at featured hotels during certain stay dates. [Read more]( [How to use the Saks Fifth Avenue Black Friday $75 promo cards this week]( If you scored the Black Friday deal, this is a must-read. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Zero-fee rent payments: A review of the Bilt Mastercard]( 2 [Cruise deal alert: Virgin Voyages just unveiled its 'most inclusive offer' ever]( 3 [Does Disney Genie+ have enough magic to make it worth the added cost?]( 4 [United Airlines orders up to 200 Boeing 787s, setting stage for widebody fleet renewal]( 5 [The best increased card offers to sign up for this December]( 6 [Round-trip flights to the Caribbean for less than $400]( 7 [United is pulling out of its 36th US city since the pandemic began]( 8 [Today only: Earn up to 10 Membership Rewards points per dollar (or up to 10% cash back) at hundreds of stores]( 9 [Royal Caribbean cruise boss to TPG: High debt won't keep us from ordering new ships]( 10 [Today only: Earn up to 4 miles per dollar on Apple purchases]( [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