When travelers should (and shouldn’t) tip hotel staff
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Tipping can be incredibly personal. Some people are willing to hand over cash regardless of the quality of service, while others...
View ArticleDeal alert: Points and miles travel deals for July 2024
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the below offers may be targeted. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. From lucrative deals for bonus...
View ArticleThe 6 best translation apps for travelers
Traveling to another country for the first time spurs a sense of wonder like none other. But in some cases, that excitement can quickly turn to consternation when, upon arrival, a language barrier has...
View ArticleThe best time to cruise to the Bahamas
When is the absolute best time to cruise to the Bahamas? The short answer is that any time you can make it happen is the best time. The long answer depends on what matters most to you. Are you going to...
View ArticleFrontier Airlines cuts 8 routes in latest network shakeup
Frontier Airlines continues to make big changes to its network. This time, the Denver-based carrier slashed eight domestic routes, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier...
View Article7 non-travel Amex Platinum benefits you should be using
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Platinum Card® from American Express is a TPG favorite. We love the travel perks we get with it — like...
View Article21 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened in 2021. When I...
View Article2 nights in the heart of the action: A review of the W Philadelphia
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420181785″] Philadelphia is known for several things: serving sumptuous cheesesteaks (I’m looking at you, Barclay Prime), being the birthplace of our nation and...
View ArticleBahamas cruise guide: Best itineraries, planning tips and things to do
If you’ve cruised or are planning to cruise to someplace warm, it’s likely that the Bahamas will pop up on your itinerary — and for good reason. Found on both Bahamas-exclusive sailings and Caribbean...
View ArticleAmex EveryDay card review: Dip your toes into the world of Membership Rewards
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express is a solid card for beginner travelers who can’t yet...
View ArticleHow and why to register for Choice Hotels Personalized Weeknight Benefits
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Whether you frequently use the Choice Privileges program or are only an occasional guest, it’s worth keeping track of...
View ArticleBoutique beachfront escape in Mexico: A review of the Mystique Holbox by...
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420182020″] Mystique Holbox by Royalton, A Tribute Portfolio Resort, is a small, contemporary beachfront resort overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of...
View ArticleAir 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. In 2004, Air France and KLM formed the Air France-KLM Group. Around the same time, the company launched Flying Blue, a...
View ArticleBest-ever bonus on the Aeroplan Credit Card — but with a big catch
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Aeroplan® Credit Card from Chase is a valuable cobranded airline credit card that offers cardholders...
View ArticleHere’s what to do if you’re involuntarily downgraded
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. A downgrade on a flight can feel devastating. Maybe you were looking forward to the roomier seats of business class, but now you’ve been...
View ArticleBritish Airways Executive Club increases cost of American and Alaska Avios...
The British Airways Executive Club program has significantly increased the prices of Avios redemptions for short-haul flights operated by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines — without notice. This is...
View ArticleWhy every solo female traveler needs a card with travel insurance
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Solo travel has many benefits. It’s a chance to step outside of your comfort zone, meet new people from...
View ArticleWalmart+ is offering 50% off memberships — but you’ll want to act fast
Ahead of Prime Day, one of Amazon’s main competitors, Walmart, is offering half off a Walmart+ membership for the next 10 days. The deal for a discounted Walmart+ membership at $49 for one year is...
View ArticleSave money on your next trip: Use these tips to never pay full price for a...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Summer brings warm weather, a break from school and plentiful opportunities for travel. However, traveling...
View ArticleEarn double Avios on British Airways flights from the UK to the US
If you’re a United Kingdom-based member of the British Airways Executive Club, there’s an opportunity for you to earn double Avios on flights from the U.K. to the U.S. if you book a trip by Aug. 16,...
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