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Also: A day in the life of an aspiring flight attendant [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Mar 5, 2023 TOP STORIES OF THE WEEK Hello from Utrecht, Netherlands. This is my first visit to this Dutch city, and I am certainly enjoying its lively biking culture and tree-lined canals. This past week started out slow but then got busy with news and promotions, including new [transfer bonuses]( and [promotions on buying points and miles](. We even learned [Taiwan plans to provide financial incentives to tourists](. Here’s a look at some other top stories from the last week that you might have missed: - [Hyatt announces annual World of Hyatt category changes; 214 hotels will soon require more points]( - [20 best all-inclusive resorts for families]( - [End of an era: Miami finally dethroned as world's busiest cruise port]( - [United will send its poshest plane on a new flight to Italy]( - [Virgin Atlantic is now a member of SkyTeam]( I’m heading to Amsterdam tomorrow and Brussels later in the week. I hope you have a great week! Photo by George Pachantouris/Getty Images. Katie Genter, Senior 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](#). Save Time Planning, Meet Elsewhere. TOGETHER WITH [TPG] The average international trip takes a minimum of 40 hours of research.Want to experience all the world has to offer but don't want to spend hours on end planning? Elsewhere matches you with certified local experts that help those bucket list adventures become a reality. It’s everything you love about travel, with none of the hassle. [Discover Elsewhere]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Act fast: 15 Hyatt properties to book now before prices go up March 28]( Hyatt just changed its award chart. [Read more]( [It's tax time: Earn cash back or bonus points on tax preparation with these offers]( Taxes are due April 18. [Read more]( [From servicing bar carts to emergency landings: A day in the life of an aspiring flight attendant]( TPG visits the Houston training center for flight attendants. [Read more]( [14 best all-inclusive hotels and resorts in Europe]( Great options if you're planning a trip to Europe. [Read more]( [10 mistakes to avoid when booking your cruise]( Tips from TPG's cruise experts. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Credit card showdown: Alaska Airlines Visa vs. Alaska Airlines Business Visa]( 2 [Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Club loyalty program: Everything you need to know]( 3 [21 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night]( 4 [The 19 best Hilton hotels in the world]( 5 [My first cruise to the Galapagos: The good, the bad and the absolutely adorable]( 6 [Wow: Inside Amex's glistening new Centurion club in midtown Manhattan]( 7 [7 London hotels used by actual royalty]( 8 [The best places to see cherry blossoms around the US this spring]( 9 [Looking back: How my points and miles strategy has changed over the years]( 10 [The best increased card offers to sign up for this March]( [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 2023