One of the absolute best Black Friday deals is to spend $150 at Saks Fifth Avenue and receive a $75 promotional gift card in exchange for your well-timed purchase (or even more, depending on how much you spend). All you have to do is shop using the promo code: “BFRIGCSF.” This deal is great all…

A leak in a major Pacific Northwest fuel pipeline could spell trouble for U.S. travelers during the busiest Thanksgiving week for air travel in the last 15 years. The Olympic Pipeline, which connects an oil refinery near the Canadian border with terminals in Seattle, Tacoma, and other sites in Washington and Oregon, has been shut…

In early 2025, Marriott announced that it was acquiring “innovative lifestyle brand” CitizenM for $355 million — and now those hotels have officially integrated into the Marriott Bonvoy booking platform. Founded in 2005 as an independent hotel brand, CitizenM’s CEO, Lennert de Jong, told TPG that CitizenM has always treated its brand like a real…

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card launched in 2021 and remains one of the most exciting credit cards on the market. As Capital One’s flagship card, the Venture X is an addition to the world of premium travel rewards cards, taking on incumbent players like the American Express Platinum Card® and Chase Sapphire…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1 rate, opening up useful redemption options when booking Virgin Atlantic flights or its airline partners. Here’s a step-by-step guide to transferring your Chase points to Virgin Atlantic, and some great ways to redeem them. Related: Who are the Chase Ultimate…

Thrifty Traveler is one of our favorite ways to find deal alerts, and it’s currently on sale for the cheapest price of the year. For a limited time, new subscribers can get 50% off a premium membership using our special TPG code and link. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Dec. 2….

If you love to cruise, getting a great deal just might be top of mind these days — and your timing couldn’t be better! Cruise lines are currently offering Black Friday savings that include discounted fares, cabin upgrades, third- and fourth-guest-free promos, and generous onboard credits. We’ve rounded up the best promos from major ocean…

Two destinations for the price of one almost seems too good to be true — that’s what I thought, at least — but sure enough, it’s real. This fall, I took my very first Copa Airlines flight and got to experience how the airline is making Panama more accessible than ever with the relaunch of…