Why I choose to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points over Amex Membership...
The American Express® Gold Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card are always in my wallet — both are favorites here at TPG. Aside from the benefits of these cards, both the Sapphire Preferred and...
View ArticleExcellent new Southwest card offers: Earn 85,000 bonus points
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you want to earn a nice chunk of Southwest points, now is a great time to get a personal Southwest...
View ArticleIs the Voom internet on Royal Caribbean cruise ships really as fast as they say?
The “fastest internet at sea” isn’t as fast as you might hope. As I found during a recent speed test, Royal Caribbean‘s Voom internet service, which the line touts as the fastest internet service in...
View ArticleShocker: This major cruise line is shutting down
Get ready, Carnival cruisers: The line’s fleet is about to grow by two ships following the shutdown of one of its sister brands. Carnival Corp., which operates both Carnival Cruise Line and P&O...
View ArticleSeattle’s Pan Pacific Hotel to transform into 1 Hotel Seattle
A popular Seattle hotel in the city’s trendy South Lake Union neighborhood is slated to become an outpost for the 1 Hotels brand, known for its posh properties in Hawaii and London. The Pan Pacific...
View ArticleWhy the Capital One Venture Rewards card is perfect for weddings and honeymoons
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When two of my college friends were getting married, they lamented that their wedding expenses were a lot to...
View ArticleLondon’s luxe new Mandarin Oriental is finally open
London’s already excellent hotel scene just got even better: The highly anticipated Mandarin Oriental London, Mayfair, one of TPG’s most exciting hotel openings of 2024, is officially open. Located in...
View ArticleBye-bye Waldorf: Arizona Biltmore is now an LXR hotel
It seems like every hotel wants to be different this week — and by that, I mean an entirely different brand. Over the last few days, we’ve seen a handful of beloved hotels change flags, and now we know...
View ArticleBook now: Summer business-class award availability to Europe starting for 63K...
If you thought it was too late to use your points and miles to fly to Europe on peak dates this summer, United Airlines and Swiss have plenty of seats available. As first published by Find Flights For...
View ArticleDelta, United set to restart Tel Aviv flights this week
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are set to return to Israel this week. Both airlines pulled out of Tel...
View ArticleMarriott launches another brand targeting affordable hotel stays
Details about a previously hinted brand in the works at the world’s largest hotel company emerged this week. Marriott plans to roll out another brand, this one dubbed Project Mid-T (working title), in...
View ArticleCapital One Spark Miles Select review: Earn transferable miles with no annual...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business overview The Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business is a...
View ArticleFour Seasons opens a second resort in Los Cabos
One of Mexico’s most popular vacation destinations now has bragging rights for having two luxurious Four Seasons resorts. The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol is now...
View ArticleAmex split pay feature: Useful for sharing costs in big groups
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re someone who frequently dines out or travels with groups of friends, you know all too well the...
View ArticleSouthwest Rapid Rewards: Complete guide to earning, redeeming and maximizing...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Southwest Airlines prides itself on its “transfarency” philosophy — low fares and no change fees, hidden fees or...
View ArticleDelta demonstrates new seat concept, larger lavatory for passengers who use...
Engineers at Delta Air Lines’ product development arm think they’ve found a solution that could make air travel a safer, more seamless and more dignified experience for passengers who use wheelchairs...
View ArticleHyatt Studios will participate in Hyatt’s Brand Explorer Award, and more
In 2023, Hyatt announced a new addition to its steadily growing portfolio, Hyatt Studios. This hotel brand is the company’s first “upper-midscale” collection of hotels that hopes to target...
View ArticleAct fast: Marriott Bonvoy members can save up to 20% on worldwide stays
Marriott Bonvoy is currently offering a summer flash sale during which members can save up to 20% at more than 6,000 hotels and resorts through early July. Featured properties include those across the...
View ArticleCurrent credit card transfer bonuses: 15% bonus when transferring Amex points...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers; some offers may be expired. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If you truly want to maximize your points and...
View ArticleCould Disney World be getting a fifth theme park?
There could be a “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” on the horizon for the roughly 50 million guests who visit Walt Disney World annually. Today, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which...
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