✈ Top Stories of the Week, Review of the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: The best premium credit cards: A side-by-side comparison August 6th 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Top stories of the week by Emily Thompson, Credit Cards Writer [TPG | Hero Image] Whether you’re spending your weekend back-to-school shopping or soaking up the last bits of summer, we hope you’re staying cool. And if you’re already planning your fall and holiday travel, we’ve got your back. If you’re flying United Airlines, [don’t expect to get an Away amenity kit this time](. And if your travels take you through Los Angeles International Airport, be sure to [pack your reusable water bottle](. If you’re resisting the change of seasons and dreaming of booking a safari, check out [Zach Griff's review of the JW Marriott Masai Mara safari lodge]( first. And finally, you might be able to relieve some passport renewal anxiety with [this trick](. We hope you enjoy the week’s top stories. We’ll see you back here tomorrow with more ways to help you save money and travel better. - [Southwest adds 3 new routes and extends schedule into April]( - [Why American Airlines will send its poshest plane to Las Vegas]( - [5 things I’d tell my younger self about airline status]( - [Europe awards starting at 11,250 miles on Flying Blue]( - [What it’s like to stay at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai]( - [United to fly wide-bodies on 3 Cancun routes this winter]( 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: ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Next-level trips. None of the planning. Planning an international trip takes a minimum of 40 hours on average. Rather spend that time traveling? Elsewhere can do the heavy lifting for you. We'll match you with a licensed local expert to curate a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take the trip of your life with zero hassle. [Discover Elsewhere]( Today’s top stories [What it’s like staying at Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, an All-Inclusive Resort]( Everything you need to know before booking a stay at one of the most popular all-inclusive resorts in Cabo. [Read more]( [The best premium credit cards: A side-by-side comparison]( You may think that it’s outrageous to pay $395 (or more!) for a credit card's annual fee, but these premium travel rewards cards are packed with benefits. [Read more]( [American shifts splashy Doha flight to Philadelphia, a major boost for Northeast hub]( American Airlines is cutting flights from New York to Doha, and it'll instead launch service from its Philadelphia hub to the Gulf metropolis. [Read more]( [I'm a Scottish lady now — crossing the pond to ‘claim’ our land]( Here's how a quirky Valentine's Day gift propelled our bucket list trip to Edinburgh, Scotland. [Read more]( [The best hotel rewards programs in the world]( Starting to travel more? You need to know the ins and outs of hotel rewards programs. [Read more]( The latest 1. [The best credit cards that offer trip cancellation and interruption insurance]( 2. [65 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night]( 3. [Avelo juggles route map, axes 2 Florida routes]( 4. [MSC Cruises ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list]( 5. [What’s the best international phone plan right now?]( 6. [What are points and miles worth? TPG’s August 2023 monthly valuations]( 7. [What to know about the ETIAS 'visa' — when to get it, how to apply and how much it will cost]( 8. [13 credit cards that can get you $1,000 or more in 1st-year value]( 9. [Amex Gold vs. Platinum: Which one is right for you?]( 10. [Delta Air Lines unveils its largest Caribbean winter schedule ever]( [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