Call it the Battle of the Waterslides. In the past few years, the big names of the cruise industry — Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line — have been locked in a game of one-upmanship when it comes to waterslides and watery fun zones on vessels. In addition to such…

If you’re flying Singapore Airlines Suites or first class anytime soon, you might hear a certain special pop from the Champagne corks being unleashed in the galley. That’s because as of Dec. 1, the airline will be the only carrier in the world to serve Cristal on board. Specifically, Singapore Airlines first-class passengers will be…

There’s no denying how extreme weather affects travel. Travelers see delayed and canceled flights due to winter storms, hurricanes, wildfires and even turbulence. These issues add more money and time to your travel experience, increasing frustration overall with an inherently stressful process, even on the best days. The bad news is that weather continues to…

There’s a ton of great deals out there for Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday sales and sometimes it can be hard navigating what you should spend your cold hard cash on. If you want to make your final purchases a little more meaningful, take the lead from TPG readers and staff with this roundup…

The Black Friday / Cyber Monday shopping season is here, so it’s a great time to snag a discount on things that you’ll use throughout the year. With the big, flashy sales on things like AirPods and other items high on wishlists, it can be easy to overlook small, easy-to-forget items like FuelRods portable chargers….

If you frequently credit flights to the American AAdvantage program, you may be interested in what it takes to earn lifetime American Airlines elite status. Let’s discuss the specifics of American Airlines Million Miler status, including how to earn it, what it gets you and how to check your progress toward this status. How to…

At TPG, we advocate for smart credit card spending, including paying in full to avoid interest on your balance. But it’s not always that easy, and we understand how people can continually miss credit card payments. If you find yourself in a difficult financial situation, know that you are not alone and that predatory practices…

We know it can be difficult to be away from your four-legged friends when you travel, especially if you’re on a family vacation. After all, they’re part of the family, too. So, can you bring pets on a cruise? There’s good news and bad news. Generally, the answer is no, but there are exceptions. One…