✈ Start the New Year With Points and Miles Basics, Review of the Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo & More News From TPG ✈

Also: How to use points to buy Disney tickets January 8, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Learn the points and miles basics by Becky Blaine, Newsletter Editor [TPG | Hero Image] Transferable points, sweet spots and bonus categories — what does it all mean? We know the world of points and miles can be a bit confusing when you are just starting out, so the team of experts at TPG has you covered with the Points 101 series. Let us help kick-start your points and miles journey in the new year with this 10-part email series. A new topic will be delivered to your inbox every few days, and you’ll learn everything you need to know in order to make your first redemption. You can [sign up here]( and you’ll receive the first issue tomorrow. Have a great rest of the week! 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 [5 things you'll love (and 2 you might not) about the Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo]( Here's everything you need to know before booking a stay at the Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, from which room to choose to what to order at the restaurant. [Read more]( [How to use points to buy Disney tickets]( There are many ways to use points to cover the cost of tickets to Disney theme parks, so you can keep cash in your pockets. [Read more]( [Is the Hilton Aspire Amex card worth the annual fee?]( Hilton elite status and statement credits offer excellent value that offsets the annual fee. [Read more]( [How to book a cruise using points and miles]( Here are the programs and portals that let you use points to book a cruise or earn them for paid travel. [Read more]( [US and Canadian citizens no longer need a tourist visa to visit Turkey]( Following a presidential decree, Turkey has lifted its tourism visa requirements for six new countries — including the United States and Canada. [Read more]( The latest 1. [Blue Cash Preferred vs. Blue Cash Everyday: Battle of the cash-back cards]( 2. [The 5 best cruise lines for families]( 3. [The best credit cards for booking cruises]( 4. [No status, no problem: Get perks at Small Luxury Hotels of the World when you book through Hyatt]( 5. [Investigators search for missing door plug from Alaska Airlines 737 MAX accident]( 6. [Park Lane New York review: Great for shopping, less so for business]( 7. [27 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night]( 8. [The best resort wellness packages to kickstart your 2024 resolutions]( 9. [FAA orders partial 737 MAX 9 grounding after Alaska Airlines 'explosive' decompression incident]( 10. [6 reasons to get the Amex Hilton Aspire card]( [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 2024