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Jonesing for a controversial nature walk? South Korea invites you to consider the new Peace Trail, which will include three hiking routes along the world’s most heavily-armed border.According to CNN, the United Nations approved the first phase of South Korea’s proposed Peace Trail project this past week, and 20 inaugural visitors took a 1.25-mile guided hike past barbed-wire fences to the Mount Kumgang Observatory, on the eastern side of the Korean Peninsula, on April 27....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Ryan has Australia plans and wants to get the right credit cards to get his flight Down Under as cheaply as possible:“I’m looking to book a flight to Sydney, Australia, in the coming months, and rather than pay for it I’d like to use points. I am due for a new round of credit cards, but before signing up for any to get bonuses, I wanted to know which cards would be the best to apply for to get me to Sydney?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you head online or do business in person with a merchant, there’s a high likelihood you’ll find that establishment now offers its own loyalty program. To me, it almost feels like 2018 is the year of the loyalty program, with everyone from my local wing restaurant to diaper companies offering something in exchange for my repeat business....

It’s the final countdown of our summer-long fundraising campaign for Rainbow Railroad — the nonprofit organization that rescues persecuted LGBTQ individuals around the world as they flee state-enabled violence, murder or persecution.Right now, Chechnya and Brunei are some of the world’s most dangerous places for gay and bisexual men, who face widespread abuse and persecution from their governments and communities.CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN: $10 minimum donationTo thank our generous donors for contributing to Rainbow Railroad’s cause, TPG has partnered with Chase to gift one lucky grand prize winner the Trip of a Lifetime, planned by Brian Kelly using up to 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Thursday marks an historic day for The Points Guy. It’s the launch of our first-ever international office with the reveal of our TPG UK site.After months of organizing, planning and preparing, the TPG UK team of experts is ready to bring to life the latest version of TPG....

On Sunday, an airplane that used to be the most popular in the world flew its last scheduled flight with passengers. A Boeing 727 operated its final passenger flight, between two Iranian cities.The flight was operated by Iranian airline Iran Aseman Airlines, the last to operate the passenger variant of the highly successful Boeing 727. Flight EP851, a two-hour domestic hop between Zahedan (ZAH) and Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport (THR) was operated by a 38-year-old Boeing 727-200 Advanced) bearing the registration EP-ASB....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers here.I recently acquired the Hyatt Visa credit card and I wanted to share a few tips about the card and some information about how quickly the two award nights post to your account after meeting the spending requirement.The Hyatt Visa Sign-up Bonus:The Hyatt Visa awards two award nights to use at any Hyatt around the world after you spend $1,000 on the card in the first 3 months....

United Airlines is partnering with CLEAR to improve the airport experience for its customers.The partnership will bring CLEAR’s expedited security program that uses biometrics to United’s hubs in Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and Newark Liberty (EWR) by the end of the summer, and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) this fall, the companies say on Monday. The airline will also make an unspecified equity investment in CLEAR.CLEAR is already available to passengers traveling through United’s hubs in Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Washington Dulles (IAD)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Christopher tweeted me to ask:@thepointsguy–“What is proper etiquette when I get a first class upgrade because I’m Delta Diamond, and my client is back in row 27?“Unfortunately, this question has no clear “right” answer. This used to happen to me all the time. I remember once back when I worked at Morgan Stanley, I flew on a shuttle from New York to Boston to attend an information session there, and one of the senior managing directors walked by me toward coach as I was settling into my first class seat!...

All Nippon Airways (ANA) wants you to help figure out its new inflight meals. And, no, this isn’t just picking chicken, beef or fish on your next flight to Japan.The airline has held regular public votes since 2013 as part of its effort to keep its economy and premium economy catering menus fresh and appealing. The theme for this year’s contest is “Local Don.” Don — the abbreviation of “donburi” used as a suffix — is a Japanese dish that typically has a protein and vegetables simmered together and served over rice....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Here’s a look at the coolest new hotels opening around the world now through the end of February, including a new St. Regis in Dubai and a Brooklyn boutique with views of the NYC skyline.1. St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort & ClubLocation: DubaiNumber of Rooms: 136Three Interesting Facts: 1. Yes, you read that right: polo resort....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Here’s a look at the coolest new hotels opening around the globe in December and January, including two London properties peddling different types of luxury — and Starwood’s new venture on the Vegas Strip.1. W Las VegasLocation: On the far north end of the Strip in Las VegasNumber of Rooms: 289Three Interesting Facts: 1. The W Las Vegas isn’t an all-new build; rather Starwood has taken over, renovated and rebranded an existing tower of the SLS Las Vegas....

Did American Airlines engage in a five-year-long “systematic failure to honor the contracts it enters into with its passengers?” (caution: pdf link). A judge or jury will never rule on this question. Instead, the airline has agreed to settle and pay eligible claimants up to $200 for each bag that was improperly charged a checked bag fee.EligibilityWhile affected passengers should have received a notice of eligibility by email, it’s possible that you’re a member of the class but didn’t receive a notice....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.United is offering a discount of up to 30% on purchased miles. As with past promotions, it’s a tiered discount that depends on how many miles you purchase. When you buy 10,000-19,000 miles, you get a 20% discount, and when you buy 20,000 miles or more, you get a 30% discount. Note that there are targeted bonuses of up to 50% available, so check your email or log in to your United MileagePlus account using the link above to see if you’re eligible....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Delta is offering round-trip award fares to Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB) starting at just 64,000 SkyMiles round-trip plus taxes and fees. Although Delta doesn’t have an award chart, it’s unusual to see round-trip flights to South Africa for less than 80,000 miles....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Following our wall-to-wall review coverage of the Hawaiian Islands, it was time to head a few thousand miles south. French Polynesia is a highly coveted locale to visit, known globally as an elite honeymoon and vacation destination for those who appreciate sunshine, sand, diving and no-filter-needed aquamarine lagoons. Oh, and legendary food trucks.Of late, the island chain has become even easier to visit....