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Also: Deal alert: Business class to New Zealand for as low as 62,500 miles one-way May 10, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( HIDDEN GEMS IN DC by Kyle Olsen, Points & Miles Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Editor's Note: Welcome to our new daily newsletter design. We hope you like it! If you encounter any issues, please hit reply and let us know. Thank you! Between the cherry blossom-filled air and tree-lined neighborhoods, springtime in Washington, D.C., is my favorite time to visit. During my recent trip, I decided to venture off the beaten path and [discover some of the city's hidden gems](. After finishing a Sunday brunch at Georgetown's Farmers Fishers Bakers that outdid most five-star hotels, fellow TPG writer Emily Thompson and I continued to Gunston Hall. This beautifully preserved 18th-century estate offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of America's founding fathers, George Mason. Our visit to this hidden gem provided us with an exclusive insight into the captivating history of Colonial Virginia (without the crowded atmosphere of Mount Vernon). Next, it was off to National Harbor, and although we decided to pass on the 180-foot-tall Ferris wheel, National Harbor is great for waterfront family fun. With its many restaurants and activities, it’s a great addition to the Potomac waterfront. Try to arrive by water taxi or monument cruise from the Wharf or Alexandria, Virginia. We ended our day with a night tour of the monuments on the National Mall. Cherry blossom petals rained down on us as we walked through the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and read his quotes. If you plan to visit the nation’s capital, check out these stories: - [The perfect 1-day field trip in Washington, DC, for travelers of all ages]( - [If you've seen the Smithsonian museums, visit these 6 lesser-known DC landmarks next]( - [The 5 best museums in Washington, DC, you haven't heard of]( 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](. Photo Credit: John Baggaley/Getty Images. Today’s top stories [Deal alert: Fly business class to New Zealand and Australia for as low as 62,500 miles one-way]( Hurry, this deal won't last long! [Read more]( [Just got the Chase Sapphire Preferred? Do these 5 things next]( A guide to maximizing your card perks and benefits. [Read more]( [The best ways to travel to Europe using points and miles]( Use these tips to snag award flights. [Read more]( [Your guide to maximizing shopping portals for your online purchases]( If you aren't using shopping portals to earn points and miles, then you are missing out! [Read more]( [AutoSlash team launches HotelSlash membership platform for discounted hotel rooms]( This membership-based platform will offer “deeply discounted” rates at more than 1 million global hotels. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Best hotels in Boston, including the Four Seasons and the Fairmont]( 2. [Best Disney cruise ships for everyone — even Disney adults]( 3. [9 ways to get through airport security faster in 2023]( 4. [Ryanair orders 300 new 737 MAX 10 aircraft from Boeing]( 5. [NYC's LaGuardia Airport has a new longest route — with a big catch]( 6. [What credit score do you need to get the Citi Rewards+ Card?]( 7. [This line had the worst cruise ship bathrooms, but now it has some of the best]( 8. [New York is getting its 1st-ever flight to these far-flung islands]( 9. [The 16 best Four Seasons in the world, according to travel experts who have stayed at them]( 10. [How I plan to max out Chase Freedom rotating category at Amazon this quarter]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:hello@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA USA If this newsletter was forwarded to you, you can subscribe [here](. 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