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Today, I want to share a story from TPG social media producerÂ Caroline who (almost) made a rookie mistake that might have cost her as many as 3,000 Amex Membership Rewards points â and has a lesson that could save you thousands of points. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up â¦

Uncharted territory: Here’s what travel looked like in 2020

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Now that 2020 is almost squarely in the rearview mirror, we can all take a deep breath and ask ourselves what the heck just happened. This was a year unlike any other, and it resulted in a few surprising travel trends that will probably stay with us long after the pandemic has officially ended. After â¦

Outbreak at Sandals – Yes you can get COVID-19 at a resort

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Editorâs note: This post has been updated after TPG got a statement from Sandals Resorts International. A growing outbreak of COVID-19 at Sandals Grenada has the government there scrambling to find out what happened and guests wondering what to do next. The Ministry of Health confirmed a cluster of at least 26 cases including guests â¦

Etihad partners improve mileage earnings – The Points Guy

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Etihad Airways is unique in that it has partnerships with nearly two-dozen airlines across multiple alliances. These partnerships unlock a ton of options for earning and redeeming miles on Etihad. And now, theyâre becoming even more rewarding. TPG has discovered that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier made adjustments to its fare classes and is now awarding â¦

Sci-fi or reality? What hotels will do to make us feel safe during a pandemic

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At Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort, an adults-only all-inclusive near downtown Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, COVID-19 prevention almost looks like something out of a science fiction flick. Staff members and guests are required to wear masks in public areas, of course, and the resort collection has peppered its properties with social distancing markers. â¦

Japan’s borders just closed even more tightly to foreigners

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Borders are continuing to tighten around the world as governments respond to the threat of a new, more contagious strain of the coronavirus. Effective on Monday, Dec. 28, the Japanese government will bar most foreign nationals in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. Entry bans were already in place for international travelers â¦

Escaping South Africa, luxury nights in Japan and more: My best points and miles redemptions of 2020

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My husband JT and I have lived and worked on the road as global digital nomads for almost three and a half years. In 2020, we had a hectic travel schedule before the coronavirus pandemic mostly halted our travel in March. But, despite being grounded in the U.S. for most of 2020, we still made â¦

Following NYC’s COVID-19 travel rules? Expect to hear from the sheriff.

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I had been home for 24 hours when I got the first text message from sheriffâs office. The next one came two days later. They were too long to fit on a single screen, their tone ominous. I was threatened with large fines. If youâve traveled to New York City recently from out of state, â¦

Benji Stawski, Strategic Travel Reporter: My 10 favorite TPG stories of 2020

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While 2020 was mostly bad news, there were some bright spots, including a number of credit card refreshes, loyalty program updates, new hotel openings and more. As we get ready to usher in the new year, the TPG team is taking a look back on our favorite stories of the last 12 months. For more â¦

Marriott announces elite status updates and new promotions – The Points Guy

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Marriott Bonvoy already announced that any status you had in 2020 would be extended through February 2022. It also gave elites a boost to reach a higher level of status faster in 2020. However, as we entered January, it hadnât announced changes to earning status in 2021. Today, thatâs changing. Marriott Bonvoy has just shared â¦