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THE POINTS GUY

June 9, 2024

Top stories of the week

by Ben Smithson, Senior writer

Happy Sunday! Here’s your roundup of the most popular stories of the week.

Marriott made headlines when it announced that The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California, will join Marriott’s luxury portfolio July 1 and eventually become a St. Regis.

This is the third time Marriott has secured a coveted independent hotel recently, following news that the Conrad New York Midtown will be rebranded as The Luxury Collection Hotel Midtown Manhattan and that Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii will convert to a Ritz-Carlton.

In aviation news, there were positive and not-so-positive announcements from U.S. carriers. The good news for Sin City fans is that Southwest Airlines will expand in Las Vegas with the addition of three new routes from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to airports in New York and Michigan. Southwest also added 42 new flights for the NFL season.

In less pleasing news, Spirit Airlines is scrambling to stop losing money by cutting six routes, including from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), which will no longer see any nonstop services.

In cruise news, Carnival Corp. will cease P&O Cruises Australia operations early 2025 and roll two of its three ships into the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.

Finally, you might have options to pay more miles and less cash on your next redemption to cover things like airport fees and government taxes. Which combination should you choose? I share my strategy.

And here’s one last reminder that the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card limited-time offer of 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership ends June 13 at 3 p.m. EDT.*

Here are a few more stories to get you caught up on last week’s news:

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Today’s top stories

Hawaii’s hotel scene gets an exciting new addition: A review of the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

Great service and fun amenities make this a good option in Oahu. You can even use Marriott Bonvoy points.

Excellent new Southwest card offers: Earn 85,000 bonus points

You can earn a lot of points with the bonus offers on Southwest Airlines credit cards. Here are the details.

The best red rock parks in Utah, without the crowds

Ditch the crowds and lines at Arches National Park, and discover these spectacular parks in Utah instead.

Seattle cruise port: A guide to cruising from Washington state

If you’re embarking on a round-trip Alaska cruise, you will likely be departing from the Port of Seattle.

Capital One Venture X vs. Amex Platinum: Which premium card is better for you?

Here's what you need to know before choosing one over the other.

The latest

1.	How to earn up to 6 free nights with Hyatt Brand Explorer

2.	Bark (Air) or bite: Cat fight over dog flights

3.	United Airlines debuts limited-edition Polaris ice cream sundae

4.	Photos of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point: Here’s what I liked and didn’t

5.	AvGeek alert: There’s a new amenity-rich observation area at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

6.	Finnair deal: Fly to Finland, Lithuania, Poland and India from $440 round-trip

7.	The first of Wyndham’s star-studded lifestyle hotel brand slated for Detroit and Switzerland

8.	Paris-Charles de Gaulle vs. Paris-Orly: Which airport should you fly into?

9.	Capital One Travel price match and price drop protection: How it works

10.	Quick Points: Why you should be careful with synced loyalty accounts

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