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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 the minds of Bostononians: Aruba. Having not been there myself (much to the disappointment of my loved ones up north), […]

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 bag many times before, but its dimensions slightly exceeded Austrian’s published limits, a reminder that many European airlines enforce carry-on

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 help you earn a lucrative welcome bonus, rack up thousands of points or miles, finance your purchase with a 0%

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, of course, perennial favorite pools that can’t be denied season after season, year after year. But properties across the country

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 14 transfer partners, it’s easy to see why this card is a great fit for both beginners and die-hard points

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 regional jets. Fresh off announcing its return to Moab, Utah, United on Friday confirmed four new and returning routes from

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 favorite cards with stellar offers right now. These range from top-tier business cards to cobranded options for your next trip

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 words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams. This week, we found wide-open business-class award availability

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 access, hotel elite status, extensive statement credits and strong earning rates on flights and hotels. Combined with a potentially valuable

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 — Marriott Bonvoy — gives you plenty of ways to earn and redeem points for stays around the globe. However,