✈Tips for Booking Travel, How to Avoid Paying Resort Fees & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Best hotels and lodges near Yellowstone National Park [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Apr 26, 2023 SPONSORED BY [TPG] TRAVEL IS ALL ABOUT TIMING When it comes to dreaming up trips, I'm a pro. But when it comes time to actually sit down and plan them, I'll be honest: I procrastinate, procrastinate and then ... procrastinate some more. But when I'm dealing with the consequences, which are usually sky-high hotel rates and airfare, I always ask myself, "Why didn't you do this sooner?" So today, I want to share some tips that have helped me over the years — like knowing the best time to book and the best ways to book. Whether you're planning a trip somewhere new and don't know how even to start booking a hotel, or you've always wondered about the best booking platform, check out these resources and you'll feel like a seasoned pro in no time. - [Hotel and flight myths busted: Does your booking method actually matter?]( - [How far in advance can you book a hotel room?]( - [Here's what to know about picking a hotel for the 1st time]( - [When is the best time to book a cruise?]( - [When is the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare in 2023?]( Then, once you've got that all figured out, it's time to answer the most important question: [Do I book with cash or points and miles?]( These handy guides have helped me travel worldwide, from a last-minute Paris trip ending with an engagement ring on my finger to a birthday cruise down the Nile. I hope they help you, too. And if you want to follow along with my next journey, [check out my Instagram](. 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] Earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. That's worth $1,000 toward travel when redeemed through Chase — or potentially more by transferring to partners. [Learn more]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Travel to these places to see the total solar eclipse in April 2024]( From Texas to Maine, here are some of the best spots to see the phenomenon. [Read more]( [Pro tip: Here's how to avoid paying resort fees]( Because no one likes paying extra fees. [Read more]( [Here's your ultimate guide to credit card upgrades]( Thinking of upgrading your card? Read this guide first. [Read more]( [JSX expands service in Austin, adding a route to Las Vegas]( This semiprivate airline continues to expand out west. [Read more]( [Where to stay when visiting Yellowstone National Park: Best hotels and lodges]( A guide to hotels and lodges near America's first national park. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [OpenSky Secured Visa Card review: Building credit for beginners]( 2 [A brand-new business-class suite lands in the US]( 3 [I never thought I’d miss a cruise ship buffet – until now]( 4 [Bilt Rent Day is back May 1: Fly to Europe from just 6,000 points]( 5 [Who should (and shouldn’t) get the Chase Sapphire Preferred?]( 6 [These are the 10 best rides at Universal Orlando]( 7 [Alaska adds exciting new airline partner — Starlux — with fantastic redemption rates]( 8 [Spirit takes on Boston's biggest airlines with 5 new nonstop routes]( 9 [Ending soon: Earn 75,000 AAdvantage miles with the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select card]( 10 [New JetBlue route: Fly to Amsterdam from NYC from $475 round-trip]( [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