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[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420194887″] Some 100 miles south of mainland Greece, there’s an alluring new island oasis to dispose of your stress — and your stash of Marriott Bonvoy points, too. Last month, the JW Marriott in Crete began welcoming guests to its 160-room hillside resort that hugs the Aegean coastline, just outside the Cretan city of Chania. A place where you can soak in a private infinity pool while simultaneously taking in views of the Dikti mountains, this new high-end Marriott-affiliated property lives up to the spot it claimed earlier this year on TPG’s list of most exciting hotel openings of 2025. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY And we were among the first paying guests to check it out. Here’s what it was like. First impressions When pulling up to the brand-new JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, it’s clear water figures prominently into all aspects of the property, from the shimmering reflection pools surrounding the lobby to the myriad places to take a dip. And that’s to say nothing of the Aegean Sea, which is accessible just steps from the resort. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY The whole property is built into the hillside, with clusters of villas, restaurants and pools

Taiwan-based airline EVA Airways is set to bring its brand-new premium economy cabin to the U.S. for the first time. The revamped cabin with premium recliners and new expansive seatback touchscreens will make its U.S. debut when EVA launches its inaugural Taipei service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) this fall. Back in February, TPG was the first to report EVA’s plans to roll out an all-new premium economy product on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. It’s a milestone for the airline, which claims to be the first in the world to have pioneered a premium economy cabin back in the early 1990s. The more you know: The best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare VERNON YUEN/NURPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES EVA’s new premium economy cabin Arranged in a 2-3-2 configuration, EVA’s new premium economy product features 28 seats with leather finishes, a cradle recline and 42 inches of pitch, which means ample legroom (many coach cabin seat pitches hover around 30 to 32 inches). EVA AIR The carrier introduced the new premium, mid-cabin product on routes between its Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) home base and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia, but now plans to deploy the 787-9 with

With an American Express card that earns lucrative Amex Membership Rewards points, cardholders can redeem points through American Express Travel for hotels (including vacation rentals), car rentals, cruises and flights or opt to use their points for statement credits, gift cards and more. Whether you’re a points expert or not, you can also maximize your Amex Membership Rewards points by transferring them to Amex’s 21 airline and hotel partners. With many options to redeem and maximize your hard-earned points, your Amex rewards are extremely valuable. Keep reading to learn more about how to redeem points, maximize Amex benefits and what the best Amex cards to earn Amex Membership Rewards points are. What are Amex Membership Rewards points? Membership Rewards points are the rewards currency of American Express. If you have an Amex card that earns Membership Rewards points, you will earn them for everyday spending, just as you would earn airline miles with an airline-branded card or hotel points with a hotel-branded card. Plus, depending on your Amex card, you can also earn bonus points in certain spending categories. In the world of points and miles, American Express Membership Rewards points are considered some of the most valuable and useful points