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Also: Apple AirTag 4-pack on sale August 3rd 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( SPONSORED BY [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( SPONSORED BY [Partner Logo]( My 2 favorite cards by Kyle Olsen, Points & Miles Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] When I’m out and about, [I use just two cards]( the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the American Express® Gold Card. The points and miles I've earned have taken me around the world. Even though these cards have a $395 and $250 annual fee (see [rates and fees]( respectively, I think it’s well worth it. The [Capital One Venture X]( card offers up to $300 in annual statement credits for bookings made through Capital One Travel, an anniversary bonus of 10,000 bonus miles, and complimentary access to Priority Pass and [Capital One lounges](. You can also add up to [four authorized users]( who receive the same lounge access perks at no charge. Other notable benefits include [cellphone]( and travel protections and up to a [$100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee]( credit every four years. The [American Express Gold Card]( offers an annual [dining statement credit]( of up to $120, allowing you to earn up to $10 in monthly credits when dining at participating partners like Grubhub. Additionally, you can earn up to $120 in annual [Uber Cash]( receiving up to $10 in Uber Cash per month for Uber Eats and Uber rides in the U.S. By valuing these benefits at $240, the card's annual fee effectively becomes $10 when considering the credits received. Enrollment is required for these benefits. Both cards have valuable transfer partners, including Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles and British Airways Executive Club. To learn more about maximizing the Venture X and Amex Gold, check out these stories: - [Here’s why the Venture X and Amex Gold are the only 2 cards in my wallet]( - [Why I love my Amex Gold card — and will keep it for years to come]( - [6 things to do when you get the Capital One Venture X]( For Capital One products listed on this page, some of the above benefits are provided by Visa® or Mastercard® and may vary by product. See the respective Guide to Benefits for details, as terms and exclusions apply. 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. SPONSORED BY [Partner Logo]( Introducing One Key™ With One Key, access compelling Member Prices across Expedia, Vrbo and Hotels.com to save on your next trip. As you climb One Key tiers, unlock more savings, perks and rewards. [Save now]( Today’s top stories [Hilton's CEO teases a new luxury competitor to Marriott's Edition]( A new luxury brand at Hilton is in the works, and it means going directly on the playground of Marriott’s Edition. [Read more]( [Apple AirTag 4-pack on sale now for lower price — save on tracking your luggage]( Apple AirTags are now on sale for one of the lowest prices this year. [Read more]( [United to fly wide-bodies on 3 Cancun routes this winter]( United Airlines will deploy its 364-seat Boeing 777 on three daily routes to Cancun this winter, as it dumps capacity into this popular market. [Read more]( [Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in August]( There are numerous monthly perks and credits you should be using on your credit cards in 2023. We've compiled them here so you won't forget about them. [Read more]( [Aft-erglow: 6 of the coolest spots at the back of cruise ships]( Staring at the wake from the stern of the ship is a magical part of cruising. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Last chance: Earn up to 200,000 points on these Marriott Bonvoy credit cards]( 2. [Crystal Serenity cruise ship review: What to expect on this transformed luxury vessel]( 3. [8 cool design elements in Finnair's AirLounge business class (and 3 things I didn't like)]( 4. [How you can save on all aspects of your trip with One Key — Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo's loyalty program]( 5. [Etihad will launch flights between Boston and Abu Dhabi]( 6. [Should you use more rewards to pay the taxes and fees on your next redemption?]( 7. [Want to hit bucket list destinations in Antarctica and the Pacific? This luxury cruise line now has a 2nd expedition ship]( 8. [8 of the best credit cards for general travel purchases]( 9. [Frontier announces new monthly $149 all-you-can-fly pass — is it worth it?]( 10. 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