I’m always looking for ways to squeeze more value out of my travel credit cards while I’m on the go. Last weekend, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) came in clutch. After attending an Atlanta Braves baseball game with my family on Friday, I wanted to extend my stay in the area…

While new hotels often steal the spotlight (and trust us, we love a brand-new hotel!) renovated hotels are also deserving of our attention — hear us out: Unlike newly-opened hotels with expected kinks to work out, renovated hotels have been running well-oiled operations for years. And after a major facelift, they look a lot better…

It probably goes without saying that we at TPG love points and miles. We’re constantly talking about our favorite redemptions, flagging deals and giving advice to each other on what to book and when. 2026 is nearly halfway over, so I decided to poll my co-workers and see what their favorite redemptions so far in…

In my never-ending pursuit to retain my American Airlines elite status, I am always on the lookout for ways to earn more Loyalty Points. I have been a loyalty member since 1994 (back when it was US Airways) and have held Gold, Platinum and Executive Platinum statuses over the years. I prefer the American Airlines…