✈ White House Could Relax Travel Restrictions, The 9 Trips I’m Planning This Year & More From TPG ✈

Also: Delta and WestJet announce reciprocal elite benefits [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Mar 19, 2021 VACCINATED TRAVEL Bora Bora, Johannesburg, Napa Valley and Tel Aviv. Those are just a few of the destinations I hope to visit this year — and I've locked in trips to each and more, now that I've had both doses of Moderna's vaccine. Destinations around the world are beginning to relax their entry restrictions, and many have one thing in common — vaccinated travelers will have the easiest time getting in. Learn more about how the vaccine will impact your 2021 travels, with: - [The 9 biggest trips I’m planning this year]( - [Where you can go once you're vaccinated]( - [11 things you need to do before leaving home]( Regardless of where you're headed, it's clear that proof of a COVID-19 vaccination will help things go more smoothly— one more reason to get the shot as soon as it's your turn. Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large 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](#). TODAY'S TOP STORIES [In Chicago, Hilton opens its 100th Curio Collection property]( It's walking distance from public parks, restaurants, shopping and a large Ferris wheel. [Read more]( [National Airport expansion spells the end for DCA's most-dreaded gate]( The new concourse at DCA, or Washington Regan National Airport, is set to open on April 20. [Read more]( [Delta and WestJet announce reciprocal elite benefits]( Perks include priority boarding, lounge access, waived seat selection fees and more. [Read more]( [Amtrak to unveil 6 special liveries for 50th anniversary]( Over the next few months, each locomotive will enter service across the national network. [Read more]( [White House could relax COVID-19 travel restrictions as early as May]( The U.S. could relax restrictions on visitors from a handful of countries as soon as this spring. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Cruising is restarting in the US this week — and I’m going to check things out]( 2 [How I’m earning $360 in points on a $504 all-inclusive stay]( 3 [Disney to offer summer cruises from Miami — a first for the line]( 4 [Last-ever A380 departs Airbus’ Toulouse factory]( 5 [Why I love my Amex Platinum card and will keep it forever]( 6 [Canada extends border closure to the US through April 21]( 7 [Double points and extended refund policy — 6 things to know about Homes and Villas by Marriott]( 8 [Travelers with proof of vaccine can now visit Ecuador — including the Galapagos]( 9 [The complete guide to maximizing stopovers and open jaws on award tickets]( 10 [Peru waives quarantine requirements — here’s what you need to know]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA 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 2021