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Joined April 2009
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These U.S. airports are embracing the soccer spirit in celebration of the 2026 World Cup ⚽️ 🀩 bit.ly/3SEbCws

How airports are preparing for the 2026 World Cup - The Points Guy

Airports in host cities are decked out with World Cup-related branding, digital displays, art, activities, watch parties and merchandise.

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This new St.Regis is set to open in the heart London this October ❀️ πŸ™οΈ bit.ly/4xIZjzp

A posh new St. Regis is opening in the heart of London - The Points Guy

The St. Regis London will open this fall.

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Wondering if your suitcase will fly? ✈️ Here's everything you need to know about carry-on bag policies 🧳 bit.ly/4oqpCGc

Airline carry-on bag size policies : What you need to know - The Points Guy

Carry-on baggage size requirements can differ based on airline and destination, so here are some rules to keep in mind.

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Skip the crowded national parks this summer and hit these postcard-worthy state parks instead 🏞️ bit.ly/4xgzI0e

Avoid the crowds: 7 state park dupes for US national parks - The Points Guy

In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting and wildlife to rival popular national parks.

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Ever experienced culture shock? Where was it and what surprised you?
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Whether you're a road tripper, a jet-setter or a luxury vacationer, Hilton has a credit card for you πŸ˜‰ Check out which perk-packed card best fits your travel style 🏨 🌴 bit.ly/4enLXQ8

How to pick the right Hilton card for your travel style - The Points Guy

Hilton's suite of cards offers options for everyone β€”Β no matter your travel style. Here's how to choose the best Hilton card for you.

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Hear from a TPG reader: How forgetting to add your loyalty number could cost you miles – and how you can get them back ✈️ (Partner offer, terms apply!) bit.ly/4xkgpmJ

Forgot your AAdvantage number? How 1 reader got AA miles back - The Points Guy

Forgot to add your AAdvantage number to a corporate booking? American Airlines makes it easy to retroactively claim missing miles, sometimes in just minutes.

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United is exploring Eurobusiness-style rows for its new Airbus A321XLRs πŸ‘€ bit.ly/442CoBd

United explores 'Eurobusiness' concept for its newest planes - The Points Guy

United Airlines is eyeing a blocked middle seat concept for its Airbus A321XLRs more commonly found on planes in Europe.

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Splish, splash then take a nap at these 16 best US hotels with water parks πŸ’¦ πŸ› bit.ly/3QDNFVw

Best US hotels with water parks - The Points Guy

Most hotels have pools, but they don't all have lazy rivers, slides, wave pools and surf simulators. Here's the best ones that do.

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A Washington, D.C. inspired United Club is coming to Dulles airport 😍 bit.ly/4xmQxH1

Sneak peek at United Airlines' new Washington Dulles lounge - The Points Guy

United Airlines will open a new 40,000-square-foot lounge at its Dulles International Airport (IAD) hub near Washington, D.C., this fall.

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Travelers passing through CLT may notice a new, high-tech security setup 😏 🧳 bit.ly/3ShpmgA

TSA trials 'e-gates' security setup at major East Coast hub - The Points Guy

The Transportation Security Administration is trialing new e-gates at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina.

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Points Path is best known for its Google Flights features – but there's more ways to use it than you may think πŸ‘€ bit.ly/43qbO4S

Points Path for Chase Travel and hotel price comparisons - The Points Guy

Points Path works beyond Google Flights with opt-in features for Chase Travel Points Boost and hotel price comparisons. Here's how to enable and use them.

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Qatar Airways is making a return to Philadelphia ✈️ bit.ly/3QbI1tI

Qatar Airways to add Philadelphia flights - The Points Guy

Qatar Airways will return to Philadelphia with daily flights from Doha in August.

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Celebrity Cruises is giving loyal cruisers more reasons to get on board 🀩 Check out the details of its loyalty program's big upgrade πŸ›³οΈ bit.ly/4vGKcED

Celebrity Cruises Captain's Club loyalty program gets a big upgrade - The Points Guy

Celebrity Cruises upgraded its Captain’s Club loyalty program with five new milestone levels to reward frequent cruisers.

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What's the friendliest city you've ever visited?
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One of Hyatt's most anticipated resorts in Turks & Caicos is now taking reservations 😍 🌴 bit.ly/4vJt9BP

Andaz Turks and Caicos now open for bookings - The Points Guy

The first Hyatt hotel in Turks and Caicos now accepting reservation starting at 55,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

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This platform provides hotel search, loyalty tracking and booking services all in one place 🀯 Find out if Gondola is right for your travel toolkit ‡️ bit.ly/4v3vcAC

Gondola guide: Search hotels, track rewards and save money - The Points Guy

Learn how Gondola helps travelers compare hotel points and cash rates, track rewards, monitor bookings for price drops and earn Gondola Cash rewards.

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Starting July 9, Capital One's Dulles lounge will starting looking a little different πŸ”¨ bit.ly/4fE6br1

Capital One's Dulles lounge will partially close for renovations - The Points Guy

Starting July 9, the Capital One Lounge at IAD will temporarily transition to a limited-service model.

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