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Also: Why do vaccinated travelers still need a test to fly back to the US? [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jun 1, 2021 150,000 HOTEL POINTS I've long been a fan of the [IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card]( thanks to the award night certificate you'll earn each anniversary year. Now, the card's offering an even bigger incentive — you can earn a whopping 150,000-point bonus, after you meet minimum-spend requirements. That bonus will score you a stay at virtually any member hotel — or, after factoring in the card's fourth-night award perk, you'll have enough points for 20 nights in a lower-tier hotel. Learn how to earn the full bonus and make the most of your redemptions, with: - [How to earn 150k IHG Rewards points]( - [Full details of the 150,000-point offer]( - [How to get great value from your points]( While there are plenty of Candlewood Suites and Holiday Inns, IHG offers a handful of stunners as well, from trendy Kimpton hotels to aspirational InterContinentals, including an exceptional resort in Bora Bora, pictured above. 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 [6 ways you can ruin your cruise in an instant]( We dig into some of the things you absolutely do not want to do when you're on a cruise. [Read more]( [Why do vaccinated travelers still need a test to fly back to the US?]( Earlier this year, the U.S. government began requiring all international arrivals to show proof of a negative test. [Read more]( [Thailand is reopening, may offer hotel rooms for $1 per night]( Thailand is only expecting 10 million international visitors in 2021, further affecting the country’s economic situation. [Read more]( [From traditional Mexican food to notorious nightclubs: 14 best places to eat and drink in Cancun]( There’s far more to Cancun than just what you’ll find at your hotel or resort. [Read more]( [The 9 best elevated credit card offers to sign up for in May]( Welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [From landing to margaritas in 2 minutes: Getting through Cancun Airport using a VIP service]( 2 [Are consumers choosing ‘buy now, pay later’ options over credit card rewards?]( 3 [Cleared for Takeoff: A trip to Puerto Rico for a family of four]( 4 [How to save 20% on LifeMiles award bookings through July 2]( 5 [It’s official: The era of blocked middle seats just ended]( 6 [Long lines, reduced amenities, higher prices: What staffing shortages mean for your summer vacation]( 7 [The 10 best Priority Pass lounges in the U.S.]( 8 [Inflight service is back — here’s what food and drinks you can expect on your next flight]( 9 [Will I need a COVID-19 vaccine to cruise? A line-by-line guide]( 10 [Which card should I use? A pandemic-era guide to maximizing card perks and benefits]( [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