It’s no surprise that travel rewards credit cards get quite a bit of coverage here at TPG. Taking advantage of top welcome bonuses and strategically using your cards for everyday purchases can unlock fantastic redemptions, such as premium cabin flights and luxurious hotel rooms. However, there are a number of misconceptions about credit cards. Let’s…

National park fans have a new cruise option in Alaska this year that will include an unusual park perk. Beginning in May, American Cruise Lines will offer cruisers the rare opportunity to spend the night in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. American Cruise Lines’ 170-passenger American Constitution will join…

Another blast of winter weather is wreaking havoc on air travel. Two busy hubs in Texas have already been hit with disruptions, and they could spread to the South and mid-Atlantic by Friday as the nation’s latest storm heads east. As of 11 a.m. EST, more than 530 departures had been canceled at Dallas Fort…

There’s history around every corner, up every staircase and through every secret passageway at the Raffles London at The OWO. That’s because “OWO” stands for “Old War Office” — the imposing Baroque Edwardian building along Whitehall in which the hotel now takes up residence was originally constructed in 1906 to be Great Britain’s War Office,…

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is among the most popular travel rewards credit cards. But before applying, you might want to consider the Capital One Venture’s small-business counterpart — the Capital One Spark Miles for Business. Like the Venture Rewards, the Spark Miles for Business earns 2 miles per dollar on every purchase….

United Airlines is making some big changes to its premium experience at its Houston hub. Effective Jan. 15, the airline’s United Club in Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will close, the airline confirmed with TPG. The good news is that this closure is a harbinger of good things to come. The closure…

In a week full of airline deals, TAP Air Portugal is offering travelers a New Year’s sale, with round-trip economy flights from major U.S. cities to Europe for less than $500. Flights are available to Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Copenhagen, London and Dublin, among other international destinations, from domestic cities like Boston, New York City, Miami…

Bangkok’s luxury hotel scene is nothing short of spectacular, ranging from a hip Standard hotel (that you can now book with Hyatt points!) to the Rolodex of luxe brands one would expect: Four Seasons, Capella and St. Regis, among many others. Now, there’s a new card in said Rolodex: The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok. Part of One…

If you ever wanted to live out your vacation dreams in an up-to-11-bedroom house in Orlando right next to a crystal-blue lagoon that’s just minutes from Disney World using your Hilton Honors points, then this is your lucky day. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY The 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort is now officially part of the Hilton…

On average, about one in every four or five flights were delayed in the U.S. last year, and between 1% and 2% were canceled. While that means most flights leave on time, there’s no doubt that delays and cancellations remain a reality of air travel — whether due to bad weather, mechanical issues or scheduling…