Your complete guide to shopping protections on American Express cards
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Numerous American Express cards offer shopping protections that can protect your purchases and the money you’ve spent...
View ArticleLast chance to earn 40,000 points plus a $400 statement credit with these...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For Southwest loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel. And...
View ArticleFrom an overwater villa in the Maldives to a private island: 7 luxury hotels...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are many ways to redeem points for hotel stays. I usually redeem for good-value properties that I can...
View ArticleSome of our biggest points and miles mistakes
At TPG, we’re big fans of maximizing our points and miles to save money while traveling. Although we have years of collective experience, even points and miles pros (including some of TPG’s very own)...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about American Express purchase protection
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When deciding which travel rewards card to use for large purchases, it’s important to look beyond the points...
View ArticleMoments from the magic: 4 reasons staying at a Disneyland hotel is totally...
When choosing where to stay on your Disneyland vacation, the first big decision you need to make is whether to stay in an official Disneyland hotel or one of the several hotels in the surrounding area....
View ArticleAre cruise drink packages worth the price? What to know before you buy
Are cruise drink packages worth the price? The short answer is that it depends. It depends on how expensive a cruise line’s alcohol package is on any given ship as compared to the cost of drinks...
View ArticleAre Disney club-level rooms worth the extra cost?
If you’ve shopped online for Disney Resort hotel reservations, you may have seen the words “Disney Club Access” on some booking options, and you might have wondered what exactly that means. It’s easy...
View ArticleThe 8 best beaches in Mexico, from the Caribbean to Baja California
There’s a lot to love about Mexico — the historic cities, the sizzling street tacos, the colorful festivals and the endless art. But undoubtedly, what draws most visitors to Mexico, first and foremost,...
View ArticleBilt Rent Day (Jan. 1): Accor status match, New Year’s Eve Dining...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Good news for Bilt Rewards members: Jan. 1 is another Bilt Rent...
View ArticleWhy I do not care about airline elite status
Contrary to popular belief, not all of us at TPG benefit from a ton of travel perks … even perks that we write about daily, like elite status. When I joined TPG in 2021, I had never had any sort of...
View ArticleGerman airline Condor cuts service to 4 US cities for 2025
German leisure carrier Condor is trimming its U.S. route map in 2025. This week, the airline notified four U.S. airports of its plans to cut its seasonal nonstop service from Frankfurt. Next year, the...
View ArticleComparing Visa Signature and World Elite Mastercard benefits
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Are you looking for a new rewards credit card? You may be evaluating various welcome offers, rewards and...
View Article8 of the most exclusive travel experiences you can book with points and miles
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. You don’t need me to remind you that points and miles can get you fancy flights and posh hotel stays. But did...
View ArticleRound-the-world SAS EuroBonus challenge part 2: Bali to Vietnam
I’m doing the SAS EuroBonus million-mile challenge. In total, the challenge will consist of me traveling for 25 days on 18 flights and visiting 15 different countries on 15 different SkyTeam airlines...
View ArticleThe best airport amenities of 2024
Airports can be crowded and vexing places to spend your time. They can also be charming, fun and surprising. In 2024, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) brought back its coat check service,...
View Article11 incredible hotels for a dreamy winter vacation
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again — the time of year when the sun goes down early, the scent of hot cocoa and peppermint fills the air, warm sweaters keep you cozy and you realize it’s...
View ArticleQuick Points: What’s the difference between American Airlines trip credits...
American Airlines offers two primary types of travel credits: “trip credits” and “flight credits.” Given that the names are practically synonymous, we understand if you’re confused. But American...
View ArticleAvianca eyes 5 new routes from Florida to Latin America in 2025
Colombian airline Avianca is plotting a big U.S. expansion in 2025. The Bogota-based carrier announced five new proposed routes Thursday, each of which would bring new nonstop Latin American flights to...
View ArticleThe secret to getting more (and sometimes better) Amex Offers on your card
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Saving money is on everyone’s to-do list. I mean, just look around at the cost of things. The good news is...
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