✈ All-Inclusive Resorts on Points a Good Deal? JetBlue - Spirit Merger Officially Off & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Ultimate guide to canceling a flight and getting a refund with major US airlines March 4, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( The evolution of all-inclusives by Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] I love all-inclusive resorts, and here at TPG, [I’ve been reviewing them left and right]( to help you all figure out which ones are the best. Personally, I love the ease of the experience, how I know what it’ll cost upfront and that everything is taken care of when I get there. I’ve also been keeping tabs on how all-inclusive resorts, which often have a reputation for watered-down drinks and bland food, have been elevating their offerings over the last few years. Many of the high-end brands, like Marriott’s Luxury Collection, have been entering the space. But the one thing I try to tell people about all-inclusive resorts is that since brands like Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and IHG have been investing heavily in all-inclusive resorts over the last few years, they’re a great way to get a lot of value when it comes to points redemptions. You can find great Hyatt all-inclusive properties for as low as 17,000 points per night for two people — and that includes your room, all your food and drinks, and activities. To me, that’s a steal — and a great use of my Chase Ultimate Rewards points since World of Hyatt is a transfer partner and the [Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card]( is one of my go-to cards for dining out and traveling. Curious about some of our favorite all-inclusive resorts? Check out these lists and reviews: - [The 17 best all-inclusive resorts in the US for a spectacular vacation]( - [21 best all-inclusive resorts for families]( - [25 best all-inclusive resorts in the world, according to frequent travelers]( - [My fun but not-so-adults-only stay at the Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana]( 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: TANNER SAUNDERS/THE POINTS GUY. Today’s top stories [JetBlue-Spirit merger is officially dead]( JetBlue and Spirit said Monday that they had terminated their merger agreement, nearly two months after it was blocked by a federal judge. JetBlue will pay Spirit $69 million. [Read more]( [Ultimate guide to canceling a flight and getting a refund with major US airlines]( If you need to cancel a flight, you might wonder how to cancel and get a refund. Here's what you should know about canceling and refunding plane tickets. [Read more]( [Is the Amex Platinum worth the annual fee?]( The Platinum Card from Amex has a steep $695 annual fee, but we break down the value of its benefits to help you decide. [Read more]( [Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for March 2024]( For this month, we found promotions to get up to 30% off spring travel on Southwest Airlines, save money on an Alaska Airlines flight, get thousands of bonus Marriott Bonvoy points and more. [Read more]( [What does an upside-down pineapple mean on a cruise ship?]( What do upside-down pineapples mean? Read on for more about their hidden message. [Read more]( [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