✈ Restrictions for Unvaccinated Cruisers, Why I Left Minutes After Arriving at a Top Resort & More ✈

Also: Pride deals from Alaska Airlines, Hyatt, Kimpton and more [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jun 26, 2021 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES I think it's safe to say that the travel industry's recovery is now in full swing. I spent the week in California, where I encountered busy airports, packed restaurants and full hotels, and just about everyone I know is traveling within the next few weeks, or at least planning a trip. Not every business has been prepared for the sudden jump in demand, however, and certain travelers may face additional requirements or restrictions, as outlined in some of our most-read stories from the past few days: - [United's adding 2 brand-new destinations to its route map]( - [Why I checked out just after arriving at a top Hyatt resort]( - [Delta pushes back against AA on a key competitive route]( - [Some unvaccinated cruisers will face new restrictions]( - [Reviewing a 16-hour redeye on United's new Dreamliner]( Want to stay on top of the latest travel developments throughout the week? Follow TPG on social media, including [Twitter]( [Instagram]( and [Facebook](. 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 [A first look at the St. Regis Bermuda Resort — and why you should wait to visit]( The grand opening of the island's first-ever luxury Marriott has been heralded as a turning point for Bermuda tourism. [Read more]( [Southwest will double down on appealing to business travelers]( Business travel may help the airline through the fall, when leisure demand generally tends to dip. [Read more]( [Deal alert: Pride deals from Alaska Airlines, Hyatt, Kimpton and more]( There are plenty of deals out there in the travel world that you may be able to benefit from. [Read more]( [What it was like to take a train to Amsterdam before the Netherlands opened to Americans]( It was a wonderful short adventure, with restrictions that were easier to manage than expected. [Read more]( [AA is bringing back buy-on-board service, including alcohol]( American Airlines was originally scheduled to resume alcohol sales on June 1, but decided to hold off. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Your complete guide to Marriott hotel brands]( 2 [7 things to understand about credit before applying for a new card]( 3 [Heads up: Your Amex Platinum Saks Fifth Avenue and Dell credits expire next week]( 4 [Peru’s Inca Trail permits go on sale for the first time since March 2020, with limited capacity]( 5 [Earn up to 8 extra IHG points at your favorite restaurants this summer]( 6 [A major cruise line will sail from a US port this weekend for the first time in 15 months]( 7 [What credit score do you need to be approved for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card?]( 8 [Hawaii to end testing requirements for vaccinated travelers — here’s everything you need to know about visiting]( 9 [10 gifts you can buy using your Amex Platinum $50 Saks Fifth Avenue credit]( 10 [Secretary of State says US borders will remain closed for EU citizens]( [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