The Point
Rachel Lipson | The PointA smart, thoughtful dispatch on elevated travel with points and miles. For savvy travelers who want to see the world without breaking the bank. A top 40 bestseller in travel \ud83c\udfc6
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 181 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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The June Rewind
I started The Point in the fall of 2024 when I got a New York Times feature on the cover of the business section. I ran to my hotel room, launched this newsletter — a smart, thoughtful dispatch on elevated travel with points and miles...
The value of a point
The one thing the banks don't want you to know
The Point is a smart, thoughtful dispatch on elevated travel with points and miles.
Good Points Q&A: What can I do with 100,000 points?
What I'd do with a new stash of points
I started The Point in the fall of 2024 when I was featured on the cover of the New York Times business section. I ran to my hotel room, launched this newsletter. The Point is a smart, thoughtful disp...
Postcards from Malta
An 8,000 year old island nation at the crossroads of the Mediterranean
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The elevated offer you've been waiting for
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I write The Point, a smart, thoughtful dispatch on elevated travel with points. The Point is a top 40 bestselling newsletter in travel and has been featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Condé Nast and more.
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