There is a sweet deal out there right now for Walmart+ subscribers, which will include many TPG readers since the monthly membership fee is refunded as a statement credit as a perk of holding The Platinum Card® from American Express. You can earn $15 in Lyft credits and another $15 in Walmart Cash just for…

After briefly avoiding a government shutdown in September with a short-term funding bill, Congress is once again scrambling to pass a spending bill ahead of Christmas. The government will shut down if Congress fails to act before the short-term funding expires at 12:01 a.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 21. When a government shutdown occurs, most federal…

Two and a half years after it first announced plans to add premium economy, KLM has finished installing the new cabins on a large portion of its long-haul fleet, the Dutch carrier said this week. Specifically, KLM has completed retrofits on all of its Boeing 777s and 787 Dreamliners, the airline said Thursday. The milestone…

It’s easy to get swept up in the magic — and madness — of the holiday season. Between decorating, gathering gifts and prepping for the new year, there’s so much to plan and keep track of at the end of December. And that’s just those of us who don’t travel for the holidays and have…

TPG has crowned the best hotels of 2024, but 2025 is already shaping up to be a spectacular year for new hotels — especially in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. One of the most exciting openings of 2025 is Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica, and it’s now accepting reservations. Guest reservations at…

Redeeming points for free hotel stays is a great way to save money on your travels. But even better is maximizing your redemptions to get an award night for no additional points. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. Several major hotel chains offer the opportunity to pick up the fourth or…

Credit card debt is increasing nationwide. In fact, according to data from CNBC, U.S. credit card debt just hit an all-time high of $930 billion. Debt rates and figures vary by state, but one trend is common: Credit card debt is going up. Credit card bills can be confusing to decipher for some cardholders. They…

The Standard, Singapore provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the property. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. What comes to mind when you think of Singapore? Perhaps a diverse…