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Also: 10 epic around-the-world cruises [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Mar 16, 2023 SUMMER TRAVEL It might be the middle of March, but there are things you should do now to prepare for your summer vacation. Check out the [summer travel checklist]( TPG’s Clint Henderson wrote up for all the details. For example, now is a [good time to book flights]( and select seats together. You should also check your [passport expiration date]( sign up for [Clear]( and enroll in [TSA PreCheck or Global Entry]( sooner rather than later, as you may encounter a bit of a wait to get or update these essentials. Additionally, now is the time to start thinking about whether you want to open a new [travel rewards credit card](. After all, some [credit cards can help you earn elite status](. A few [airline credit cards]( even provide complimentary checked bags and preferred boarding. For help preparing for your summer trip(s), check out the following stories: - [The 18 best places to travel in 2023]( - [9 types of cards you should pack for your next trip abroad]( - [Always be prepared: TPG staffers share how they make their travel days easier]( - [30 essential travel apps every traveler needs]( Photo by Steve Smith/Getty Images. Katie Genter, Senior Writer 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 [10 epic around-the-world cruises that will check off all your bucket list travel destinations]( A world cruise is a safe, easy and exhilarating way to score a global adventure beyond compare. [Read more]( [Fast, free Wi-Fi coming to Delta's international jets with latest upgrade]( Staying connected to speedy internet while globetrotting will soon be a reality on Delta Air Lines. [Read more]( [A complete list of transfer bonuses over the past decade — which issuer is the most generous?]( Here are all the airline transfer bonuses we've seen in the past 10 years. [Read more]( [The 26 best Marriott hotels in the world]( Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world. [Read more]( [Last chance: Best-ever offers on the Ink Business Cash and Unlimited cards]( If you've been waiting to apply, now is the time. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [How to get airline elite status]( 2 [The 23 best Hyatt hotels in the world]( 3 [Accor just launched a travel subscription program — should you sign up?]( 4 [The best hotels in Miami, from luxury beach stays to points properties]( 5 [Sweepstakes, bonus points and more: Week 3 of Wyndham Member Month is here]( 6 [Bali wants to ban tourists from riding motorbikes]( 7 [Save up to $30 on your cellphone bill with this Amex Offer]( 8 [Southwest sale: Get 20% off award flights when you book by March 16 and fly by May 24]( 9 [Book a cruise and get up to 60,000 bonus United miles with this limited-time offer]( 10 [Post-hurricane recovery: Fort Myers beaches open for spring break visitors]( [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 2023