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Also: Earn up to 150,000 points plus a free night with new Hilton card bonuses May 12, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( EARNING EXECUTIVE PLATINUM STATUS 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! If you’ve been following points and miles coverage, you’ve probably seen lots of recent devaluations (when travel providers increase how many miles you need to book an award). It's a disheartening trend, but I reached out to my knowledgeable colleagues to gather their top award redemption picks that are still available. Here are three of their favorites: Flying Blue releases monthly [Promo Rewards]( for Air France and KLM flights to and from Europe. There are some great offers this month, like 11,250 miles from Chicago to Prague. Add in the 25% Flying Blue transfer bonus from [American Express Membership Rewards]( (transfer bonus ends May 22) and [Chase Ultimate Rewards]( (transfer bonus ends May 15), and you can transfer just 9,000 points to book these awards. Flying Blue also has business-class deals. Brian Kelly, The Points Guy founder, booked several business-class seats from Newark to Paris for 41,250 miles each (or 33,000 credit card points with the 25% transfer bonus). The legacy U.S. carriers no longer charge [redeposit or cancellation fees]( on most award tickets, so even if you’re not getting the biggest return on your airline miles, using them for domestic travel can give you flexibility. Getting cold feet in paradise from steep resort fees? [World of Hyatt]( doesn’t charge resort fees when you use points at most properties, and off-peak Category 1 Hyatt stays start at just 3,500 points per night. Moreover, top-tier [Globalist]( members also enjoy free parking when using points or free night certificates. As you plan summer travel, check out these stories to maximize your points and miles: - [Devaluation after devaluation, 8 TPG staffers share their favorite award redemptions that are still around]( - [Flying Blue to add free stopovers: Here's why this could make your miles a lot more valuable]( - [5 easy ways to maximize Hyatt award redemptions]( - [How I’m spending 1 million World of Hyatt points]( - [Why I consider my United miles to be worth 5 cents apiece]( 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: Kyle Olsen/The Points Guy. Today’s top stories [New Hilton card bonuses: Earn up to 150,000 points plus a free night]( Two of the Hilton cards are offering solid bonuses without a high spending requirement, so snagging these offers now could be very valuable. [Read more]( [Sneak peek inside Delta's 1st grab-and-go Sky Club concept]( This is a great option if you don't have time to spend in the lounge. [Read more]( [Music cruises to set sail on the high seas in 2023 and 2024]( These cruises offer close-up encounters with your favorite artists during performances and meet-and-greets. [Read more]( [My 5 favorite redemptions in Year 1 with the Chase Sapphire Preferred]( Want to make these redemptions too? There's still time to apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred 80,000-point welcome offer. [Read more]( [Contemporary flair and luxe lifestyle amenities: My stay at Hilton's new Morrow Hotel in Washington, DC]( The Morrow represents a new foray for Hilton in the city, opening as part of the 3rd Street District development project in the up-and-coming Union Station/NoMa neighborhood. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Guide to taking your passport photo at home]( 2. [Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Gold: Credit card showdown]( 3. [Best Mississippi River cruises for seniors, history buffs and Americana lovers]( 4. [Marriott is finally including fees in its nightly rates]( 5. [Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage]( 6. [Sneak peek: Inside Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever]( 7. [10 ways to meet the spending requirements and earn the bonus on a new card]( 8. [Chase's splashy Sapphire Lounge is opening in Boston — here's a first look]( 9. [Best Hilton hotels and resorts on the beach, from the US to the Maldives]( 10. 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