 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 03/03/2019 ONE MORE DAY TO BOOK March 5 is almost upon us, the day Marriott's top-tier properties jump up to Category 8. Beginning Tuesday, some of the world's most sought-after hotels and resorts will require 85,000 points per night, up from the 60k you'll pay today. For now, you can still score the lower rate at some of the TPG team's favorite properties around the world, including:
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 While the offer is marketed as 10% back, you’ll actually earn 10x points if you also have an Ultimate Rewards-earning Chase credit card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card.
 The adults-only luxury resort is located just 65 miles south of MIA. Guests can dine in any of six restaurants (including a food truck called Largo Larry’s) and bars, which all feature “locally sourced ingredients and top-shelf spirits.”
 Previously, Shanghai held the top spot for the world’s largest Starbucks. The company also recently opened a 23,000-square-foot “coffee shrine” with a full bar in NYC.
 From knowing your statement closing date so you can time a big purchase to understanding the timeframe for a welcome offer so you don’t miss out on a valuable bonus, these tips can help you maintain a good credit score while reaping great travel rewards.
 While the renovation is impressive and every element of each room is brand-new, there were still reminders that this place was once a Best Western — not exactly what you'd expect from a five-star hotel. LOUNGE ACCESS Expecting to travel often for a new job? Find out which travel companies your employer uses most so you can build your card strategy around it. Take it from Jerrod K., who spends many nights on the road: “I wish I knew what hotel group my boss liked before I applied for my hotel-branded credit card.” Have your own tips to share? Sound off in the TPG Lounge. NEWS YOU CAN USE • How To Cash Out Points With The Amex Platinum for Schwab, And Why You Might Want To • Tips From the World’s Most Frequent Flyer: Choosing the Best Seat • 9 Great Restaurants for Families in Palm Springs • These Are the Best Times to Visit Iceland • El Al To Launch Nonstop Flights from Tel Aviv to Chicago in 2020 • Marriott’s First Triple-Branded Property Opens in Nashville • 14 Mistakes Most Travelers Make in Los Angeles • 7 Cards Currently Offering Welcome Bonuses of 100,000 Points or More • 24-Hour Flash Sale: Save 30% at the Ace Hotel New Orleans • Deal Alert: Fly On Delta’s Inaugural A330-900neo in Premium Select For Just 60,000 Miles R/T       You are receiving this email because you opted in at thepointsguy.com. 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 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 2019 |
