I love the Caribbean, and have been lucky enough to travel to many of its beautiful island countries. But when I married into a family from Boston, I learned that one island lives rent-free in…
I never wanted to gate-check my carry-on in the first place. On a recent Austrian Airlines flight from Valencia, Spain, to Vienna, I was asked to gate-check my carry-on bag. I’d traveled with the same…
Whether you’re paying for a wedding, replacing your roof, buying a new laptop or covering an unexpected medical bill, a large purchase can be an opportunity to earn valuable rewards. The right credit card could…
In the hottest months of summer, the appeal of an expansive, glittering swimming pool cannot be understated when perusing hotels or resorts to book for that next vacation, holiday weekend or even staycation. There are,…
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) has a strong reputation behind it, and for good reason. With strong earning rates, benefits that easily outweigh its $95 annual fee and access to Chase’s…
United Airlines often makes a big splash by adding new routes to off-the-beaten-path destinations on big wide-body planes. This week, though, the Chicago-based carrier is adding service to a handful of smaller U.S. cities on…
Rewards cards are frequently rolling out high-value welcome offers. If you’re a travel enthusiast like us at TPG, it’s likely you’re keeping your eyes peeled for standout bonuses. This month, we’ve compiled seven of our…
From bonus points on your next hotel stay to sales on award tickets, we’re always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem them for maximum value. In other…
American Express’ flagship American Express Platinum Card® is firmly positioned as one of the top premium travel rewards cards on the market. With an $895 annual fee (see rates and fees), the Platinum delivers lounge…
Marriott is most well known as one of the biggest hotel companies on the planet, with a portfolio that boasts over 9,000 properties across 38 brands in nearly 150 different countries. The chain’s loyalty program…