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Could this new cruise ship have the finest Italian restaurant at sea?
Editor’s note: TPG accepted a free three-night sailing from MSC Cruises to get an early look at its new MSC World America ship. The opinions expressed below are entirely the author’s and weren’t...
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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Ink Business Preferred: Which $95-a-year card...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With so many fantastic travel rewards credit cards available, including some with large welcome bonuses and...
View ArticleUnited’s new Asia strategy: ‘You don’t double down on something that does...
The morning of Feb. 11, 1986, was a new dawn for United Airlines. Overnight, the carrier went from offering just three flights across the Pacific Ocean to operating a full hub at Tokyo’s Narita...
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Are new TSA scanners slowing down the screening process for travelers?
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’ve traveled recently, you may have seen the hulking new Transportation Security Administration...
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Is the United Club Card annual fee worth it?
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees) offers many benefits when flying with United Airlines. You might...
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Disney World’s 2026 vacation packages go on sale this week, with several new...
Between choosing a hotel, which parks to visit and which restaurants to eat at, it’s not uncommon to begin planning a trip to Walt Disney World a year or more in advance. If you’ve been (impatiently)...
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How (and when) to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest Rapid...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are a favorite currency among TPG staff, partly because you can transfer them to a...
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Air France-KLM Flying Blue: How to earn and redeem miles, elite status and more
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Air France and KLM formed the Air France-KLM Group and soon after launched a joint loyalty program called Flying Blue....
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Southwest Airlines expands partnership with Icelandair: How to book a...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information Southwest Airlines is officially expanding its partnership with Icelandair. Next month, two additional international “gateways” will...
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I just rode Cliffhanger, the latest over-the-top ride on a cruise ship, and...
I just rode Cliffhanger, the latest edge-of-your-seat ride only on MSC World America — and it was a surprising blast. One moment, I’m seated, feet firmly planted on the ship’s deck. The next? I’m...
View ArticleAlaska Airlines adds 3 new routes in big San Diego expansion
Just a day after making some high-profile cuts to its network, Alaska Airlines is out with a big expansion in San Diego. The Seattle-based carrier will add flights from San Diego International Airport...
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Why the Hilton Surpass won me over as someone who didn’t want a cobranded card
When I first got into the credit card rewards hobby, transferable points made the most sense to me. My travel style has always been flexible. I don’t necessarily love any hotel chain more than another,...
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Puerto Rico’s best-kept secret is its early summer shoulder season
With its palm-fronted beaches, dramatic natural wonders and colonial-era cities, Puerto Rico calls out like a beacon during winter. Snowbirds are drawn down to the tropics in droves, marking a high...
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Which purchases count as dining with the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and its more budget-friendly sibling, the Chase Sapphire...
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Delta Air Lines’ SkyMiles partnership with Uber launches this week
Delta Air Lines’ new partnership with Uber goes live this week, meaning you’ll soon be able to earn Delta SkyMiles on certain rides and food deliveries. It’s a launch four months in the making. The...
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Last chance on best-ever Hilton offers: Earn a free night and up to 175,000...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Hilton Honors and American Express are offering some excellent welcome bonuses on their cobranded credit...
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Sit up front: The ultimate guide to getting upgraded on Delta flights
Delta Air Lines’ Medallion elite status has plenty of perks, including same-day confirmed changes, international lounge access and Choice Benefits. Still, one perk sits above all others when it comes...
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Why you should get TSA PreCheck and Clear — and how you can save on both
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We’ve all been there — you get to the airport, and you see the security line snaking around longer than you’d hoped,...
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Flyer beware: Don’t fall for this airline customer service scam
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are some things we do every day without giving them a second thought, whether that’s brushing our...
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Increased offer: Earn a $40 bonus by joining Rakuten and shopping online at...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of TPG’s favorite online shopping portals is offering a great money-saving deal for new members: If you...
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