✈ Top Stories of the Week, Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: The best summer resorts for the whole family June 30, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Top stories of the week by Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Where is this year going? How is tomorrow July? And how will I find a good points redemption for a late August flight to Rome when it seems everyone is going to Europe this summer? I don’t have the answers to these questions. And instead of figuring it out, I’m going to spend today looking back at the biggest TPG stories from the last week. Our biggest story of the week actually might help me with that flight to Rome because it answers an age-old question: [When’s the best time to book a flight?]( Turns out, there are a lot of rumors — and our expert team is here to help you save time and money. Southwest Airlines also launched its [best-ever offers]( on both of its business credit cards, which can help you [qualify for the coveted Companion Pass with a single credit card bonus]( and get BOGO flights for a whole year or more. We also had news about gorgeous new airport lounges, including [a new offering from The Club in San Francisco]( and [Delta Air Lines' “stunning masterpiece” of a lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)](. That lounge is Delta's first business-class-only lounge, and there’s nothing else like it in the world. On the Disney front, my dear friend and theme park maven Tarah Chieffi broke the news that the House of Mouse is [overhauling the Genie+ reservation system]( in favor of a program that will allow folks to sleep in and spend less time on their phones fighting for an attraction reservation. You all were super curious about [three new routes to Florida on Breeze Airways]( flying from the Northeast. If you just need something to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon, check out our latest hotel video, which [compares the glamour of the Beverly Hills Hotel to the ultratrendy West Hollywood Edition](. And lastly, with Pride Month coming to a close, I want to share a personal essay I wrote two years ago about [how travel helped me learn to love myself one trip at a time](. Here are a few more stories to catch you up on the week’s news: - [10 hot river cruises to book this year]( - [Not enough travelers are using this Global Entry alternative, the federal government says]( - [How to plan your Delta SkyMiles Medallion qualification strategy for 2025]( - [Allegiant to drop Austin as base in January, citing terminal closure]( - [Is flying business class with kids worth it — and should you do it?]( - [The 10 best places to travel in August]( 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, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: THE POINTS GUY. Today’s top stories [Who knew? Amazon has a travel deals page for Prime Day, and there are some exciting options]( Discounted Southwest points, a sale on Carnival cruises and more ways you can save big during the Prime Day sale. [Read more]( [10 quintessential summer resorts offering fun for the whole family]( These iconic resorts around the U.S. are perfect for a summer vacation. [Read more]( [6 ways to spend less on pre- and post-cruise travel]( Pre- and post-cruise travel is a necessary expense, but it doesn't have to break the bank. From airfare advice to hotel hacks, try some of these tips to keep costs at bay. [Read more]( [Ink Business Unlimited vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited: Business vs. personal cash-back battle]( These two cards are alike in more than just their names. Knowing the key differences can help you make a decision on which one is right for you. [Read more]( [Quick Points: Use Flying Blue’s calendar search tool to find cheaper award tickets]( By first choosing the latest possible date when you search for an award ticket, you can access the Flying Blue award calendar. [Read more]( The latest 1. [14 of the best hotel pools in the US]( 2. [Cathay Pacific to make a big move in New York, open first-ever JFK lounge]( 3. [Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Card review: Enough perks for $99?]( 4. [When and how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt]( 5. [Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Hilton Amex Surpass: Which hotel card is better?]( 6. [Fiji Airways to adopt American Airlines AAdvantage as its loyalty program]( 7. [TPG exclusive: Inside Soho House’s first property in South America]( 8. [Southwest sale: 20% off flights August through November]( 9. [Book fast: Summer award night availability at Conrad Bora Bora Nui]( 10. [How to earn and use the Southwest Companion Pass]( [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 cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. 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