✈ Top Stories of the Week, Best Christmas Markets in the US and Europe & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred should still be your 1st rewards card November 26, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Becky Blaine, Newsletter Editor [TPG | Hero Image] I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend. I’m en route to Germany for the opening of Christmas markets and to show my daughter where I grew up. I highly recommend visiting Europe in the wintertime — it’s absolutely magical. If you need ideas on where to go, earlier this month we released our list of the [11 best Christmas markets in Europe for 2023](. It will give you a few great ideas for planning a trip next year, too. If you want to stay closer to home, check out [10 of our favorite U.S. Christmas markets](. It’s never too early to start planning! In case you missed any news between all of the holiday shopping deals and Black Friday coverage, we had quite a few airline announcements last week, too. Here are the top stories from the week to get you caught up: - [Away launches 'biggest' Black Friday sale, with 20% off all suitcases (it goes until Monday)]( - [American scraps all international flights from Seattle, adds new route from Dallas]( - [All the best flight deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday]( - [10 tips for flying during the holidays this season]( - [Delta cuts 2 transcon LaGuardia routes, adds new flight to Seoul]( - [These Black Friday hotel deals can save you hundreds on your next stay]( 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: THE POINTS GUY. Today’s top stories [After 14 years, why the Chase Sapphire Preferred should still be your 1st rewards card]( Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best card to apply for first to start your rewards credit card journey. [Read more]( [Citi Premier credit card review: 60,000 bonus points with valuable earning rates]( Here's a detailed look at the benefits and perks of the Citi Premier card and how you can maximize the ThankYou points you earn with it. [Read more]( [How to maximize the new statement credits on the Hilton Surpass and Aspire cards]( The new and revamped statement credits on these cards seem to have stricter terms and conditions on paper than in practice. Here's how to get the most out of their value. [Read more]( [Amtrak introduces three new menu items for first-class passengers]( Amtrak is adding three new items to its first-class menu for passengers traveling on the Acela along the Northeast Corridor. [Read more]( [Save up to 50% on Ice! at Gaylord Hotels for 2023]( Here's how to enjoy all of the festive, fun activities and have the best Christmas ever. [Read more]( The latest 1. [American Express Gold Card review: Best for foodies]( 2. [The NCL Vibe Beach Club: All you need to know about this exclusive cruise ship space]( 3. [Can you use a World of Hyatt club lounge access award for someone else?]( 4. [Deal alert: Fly to Canada for the holidays for under $100]( 5. [Friendly service and a stylish stay: The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, DC]( 6. [The best time to visit Hawaii for good weather, smaller crowds, deals and more]( 7. [Saskatchewan's capital gets 1st year-round route to US since 2016]( 8. [The 11 best hotels in Tokyo for your next Japan getaway]( 9. [Black Friday sale: Pay less today for items for your next Disney trip]( 10. [Capital One Venture X credit card review: Luxury perks for a reasonable annual fee]( [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