✈ Where to See the Northern Lights in 2024 & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: 8 cabin locations on cruise ships you should definitely avoid December 29, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Chasing the northern lights by Cameron Sperance, Senior Hotels Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] A new year is nearly upon us, and it is expected to be particularly good for northern lights viewing thanks to intense solar activity, per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Just a quick refresh: The aurora borealis — better known as the northern lights — forms when electrically charged solar particles collide with the earth’s atmosphere. So, where are the [best places to book a getaway]( for your celestial viewing? You can see the lights from select parts of the continental U.S., Iceland, Alaska, [Norway]( Finland, Sweden, Canada and Scotland, to name a few — and [even a cruise](. For hotels, there are [plenty of boutique options]( but you can find [points hotels in Alaska]( or redeem your Hilton Honors points at TPG favorite [Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre]( to make things a little more affordable. Check out more of our sky-gazing coverage below: - [Peak solar activity is forecast for 2024: Here are the best places around the world to see the northern lights]( - [Dreaming of outer space? Here are 8 tips for enjoying the night sky from Earth]( - [Travel to these places to see the total solar eclipse in April 2024]( That’s all from me for now. I’ll catch y’all again soon! Cameron 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: EVERSTE/GETTY IMAGES. Today’s top stories [8 cabin locations on cruise ships you should definitely avoid]( Cabins with obstructed views, and locations near late-night hot spots such as nightclubs or in the vicinity of the ship's anchor are among those you might want to avoid. [Read more]( [Your complete guide to Marriott elite breakfast benefits]( A look at the complimentary breakfast benefits for Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador elite members. [Read more]( [Your ultimate guide to American Airlines AAdvantage]( Everything you need to know about the American Airlines AAdvantage program. [Read more]( [Chase Sapphire Preferred Card review: 60,000-point bonus for a top travel card]( The Chase Sapphire Preferred earns bonus points on travel and many everyday purchases like streaming services and dining. [Read more]( [How you can earn 75,000 miles with the Capital One Venture Rewards card]( The Capital One Venture card is offering an elevated 75,000-mile sign-up bonus with a reasonable minimum spending requirement. Here's how to earn that bonus. [Read more]( The latest 1. [How to identify and prevent credit card fraud]( 2. [What you can ask from an airline after a delayed or canceled flight]( 3. [Starbucks bringing its mobile-only concept to more airports in 2024]( 4. [Our 2023 credit card predictions and trends: What did we get right and wrong?]( 5. [Oneworld status match opportunity available for 20-plus loyalty programs — but is it worth it?]( [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