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Also: Coronation travel logistics and after-parties [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Apr 28, 2023 DON'T GET BURNED BY SUMMER TRAVEL Good news: It’s Friday! Bad news: It’s about to be an expensive summer for travelers. A TPG-commissioned poll revealed that less than half of U.S. adults plan to travel this summer. Why, you ask? According to 40% of those staying home, price is the biggest issue. As my colleague Melanie Lieberman reported, one airline analytics group suggested that “flying to the top 10 summer travel destinations could cost you 54% more than it did in 2019 — and even 37% more than last year.” And though we might not see hotel rates hit a double-digit increase from last year, they’ll still be costly, with [hotel CEOs warning travelers not to hold out for deals](. Here’s more on why you should [brace yourself for an expensive summer travel season]( and [why summer airfares are so expensive]( (hint — demand is surging). Looking for a way to save on summer travel? Consider a vacation to a shiny new Embassy Suites resort, [like this one in Aruba]( which has easy beach access, room for the whole family and free breakfast. Or, if you're planning to head to Walt Disney World this summer, be sure to check out the new [Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando – Disney Springs Area](. The resort is almost all-inclusive, offering free hot food twice a day, free snacks and soft drinks and even a whopping six free cocktails per room per evening. And that’s it for me on the newsletter for a while. I’m heading off on PTO for a concert megatrip starting with Taylor Swift in Atlanta and The Chicks in Las Vegas. [Tag along on Instagram](. Photo by Melanie Lieberman/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 [Major business-class sale to Europe this summer and beyond]( There are a few deals to be had on business-class airfare. [Read more]( [Royal Caribbean cruise ships from newest to oldest — a complete list]( A helpful guide to the full fleet of ships. [Read more]( [New offer: Earn up to 165,000 points with these IHG credit cards]( This is a valuable offer if you are looking for ways to earn IHG stays. [Read more]( [Attending the coronation? Here's everything you need to know, from travel logistics to after-parties]( London travel tips for the upcoming coronation. [Read more]( [Inflight survival guide: How to handle everything from crying babies to unruly aircraft passengers]( Tips for surviving almost any scenario on the plane. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Quick Points: Redeem Choice points for a Maldives resort, half-board hotels, suites and more]( 2 [Flying Starlux's impressive new business class on the inaugural to Taipei]( 3 [Breaking news: Hyatt acquires Mr and Mrs Smith hotels for further expansion into luxury market]( 4 [Diamond status: Which credit card should I use to buy an engagement ring?]( 5 [New offer: Earn up to 165,000 points with these IHG credit cards]( 6 [Top-notch Yosemite National Park hotels to plan your visit around]( 7 [Here's why summer flights seem so expensive this year]( 8 [Credit card showdown: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Gold]( 9 [How to choose a sustainable African safari]( 10 [Do you need to set up travel alerts on your credit cards?]( [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