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Also: Cheapest international spring break destinations [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jan 20, 2023 PARADISE, POINTS AND MILES If you’ve been dreaming of a trip to the Maldives, I’ve got some great news: [The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has wide-open award space this summer](. Mind you, May through November is the wet season, but often those island rains come fast and heavy and you still get plenty of sunshine. - [Paradise, for a price: A review of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island]( No matter when you want to go, let this be a catalyst for finally making that trip happen. I can tell you from experience that booking with points and miles can be a little overwhelming. Last year, I planned a trip in late August for a late October visit and watched award nights slip through my fingers during the process. But, with a little flexibility in dates, I was able to book three award nights at two different resorts back to back. Just know, even if you book most of a Maldives vacation on points and miles, you’ll still be on the hook for expensive transfers to resorts via seaplanes or boats. And food, drinks and excursions will be on the pricey side no matter what. But that’s exactly why you should use your points and miles to save on the upfront costs, right? - [These are the best times to visit the Maldives]( - [The best ways to get to the Maldives on points and miles]( - [Dreaming of the Maldives? These new and updated points resorts are waiting for you]( - [What it's like to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands]( Unfortunately for me and my wannabe tan, I had to cancel my trip last minute due to an emergency. But that just means I get the chance to play the booking game all over again. (Mom, I promise we’ll get there soon!) I’m signing off the newsletter for a few weeks but [give me a follow on Instagram]( to see the day we finally do make it to that dreamy paradise. Photo by Ryan Patterson/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 [10 cheapest international spring break destinations]( If you're still looking for ideas, consider these. [Read more]( [Key United Clubs are getting major upgrades with new designs, catering concepts]( Exciting news for United flyers. [Read more]( [How a government debt ceiling crisis could affect future travel]( TPG will continue to follow this story and report updates. [Read more]( [This is how to redeem just 62,500 Amex, Capital One or Citi points for a first-class flight to Australia]( An exciting redemption for a long-haul flight. [Read more]( [Earn 70,000 of the most valuable airline miles: New offer on the Alaska Airlines Visa]( If you're looking to add a new card to your wallet, check out this offer. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [6 quick and easy ways to earn Loyalty Points before the end of the American elite year]( 2 [Las Vegas is about to have a banner year — here's why you should book a trip right now]( 3 [6 reasons you’ll want to book a balcony cabin on your next cruise]( 4 [60,000-point bonus for a top travel card: Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card review]( 5 [Disney offers 1st public discount on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser 'hotel' packages]( 6 [Register now for United’s latest Mile Play promotion]( 7 [Southwest 2023 Travel Sale: Flights as low as $59 for specific routes]( 8 [Great deal: Book business-class tickets at premium economy prices with this Avianca LifeMiles sale]( 9 [Big 70,000-mile bonus: A review of the Alaska Airlines Visa credit card]( 10 [Ethiopian Airlines makes Atlanta its 5th US destination, will fly to Addis Ababa]( [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 2023