Introducing Talking Points: TPG’s new unfiltered, no-spreadsheets-allowed Substack

Have you ever wanted to hear more off-the-cuff, unfiltered, first-person takes from TPG’s frequently traveling staffers — the ones who have “been there, done that” and can give you insider tips straight from the road? Ever wish you could see what we say to each other in our own group chats about the latest twists…

6 things to know before you visit a Gaylord resort

There are six Gaylord resorts located across the U.S. in the following destinations: Nashville; Kissimmee, Florida; Aurora, Colorado; Grapevine, Texas; National Harbor, Maryland; and Chula Vista, California. Each location has the requisite guest rooms, pools and fitness centers that you’d expect, but a Gaylord resort is more than a hotel — it’s a destination. I’ve…

American becomes first US airline to debut long-range Airbus A321XLR

Six and a half years ago, American Airlines promised to shake up international travel when it became the first U.S. airline to order Airbus’ brand-new, “extra long range” A321XLR jet — a single-aisle plane capable of crisscrossing the Atlantic Ocean. Smaller and cheaper to operate than a big Boeing 777 or 787 Dreamliner, the airline…