The season is in full swing with holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. At TPG, this means we’re making lists of our top places to visit and checking them twice. We’re also reflecting on how our credit card strategies served us over the past year and what changes we’ll make in 2026. This includes what…

As the year draws to a close, so too does the opportunity to use the yearly, half-yearly and quarterly statement credits that come with your credit cards. And if you’re anything like me, you may still have a few left to cross off your list. At the start of this week, I had two American…

Marriott’s sleek Edition brand is setting its sights on Africa. South Africa, to be exact. Just announced, The Cape Town Edition will open on the city’s famed V&A Waterfront in 2026. This exciting opening will be the first for Edition on the African continent. Once open, the hotel will feature 142 guest rooms and suites,…

The idea of having two credit cards from the same hotel brand may seem strange, but it could actually benefit your travels. If you’re a Hilton loyalist, going all-in with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card will grant you two welcome bonuses, a breadth of earning categories,…

One of the airline elite status tiers I’m going for this year is Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion. Sure, it’s not top-tier Diamond Medallion status, but I still get plenty of use out of perks like upgrades to Delta Comfort seats and complimentary preferred seat assignments, not to mention free checked bags and priority boarding. I…

From frequent travelers to fashionistas, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to carry-on luggage. If you fly so often that you are on a first-name basis with your local airport’s Transportation Security Administration agents, you need a carry-on suitcase that is durable enough to withstand repeated use. Your carry-on bag should…