If you’re planning your first big trip to Alaska, you may already have heard of an Alaska cruisetour — an organized trip that combines a cruise with overland touring. In Alaska, unlike in most destinations, cruisetours are a very common thing. Of the 3 million or so vacationers who go to Alaska every year, roughly…

The American Express Platinum Card® is one of our top picks for a premium travel rewards card. The card has a steep $895 annual fee (see rates and fees) but offers many benefits, including lifestyle-focused statement credits. Among these are several that appeal to fitness lovers. The card was recently refreshed, adding even more perks…

Cash-back credit cards are popular for good reason: They’re simple, flexible and put real money back in your pocket. Unlike with travel cards, you don’t need to memorize airline award charts, track transfer partners or strategize redemptions. With just a swipe, you can earn a percentage of every purchase back as cash. For many people,…

If you’ve ever booked an airline ticket or a hotel room online, you’ve probably become accustomed to airline and hotel prices changing based on both when you buy your tickets and when you want to travel. Or, if you’ve tried to get an Uber after a concert, you may have found that your ride home,…

At The Points Guy, our mission is simple: to open the world to our readers through the transformative power of points and miles. Every mile holds the potential to unlock journeys you might once have thought out of reach, where you can immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences and discover the extraordinary possibilities of loyalty programs…

Ask Scandinavian Airlines CEO Anko van der Werff about the carrier’s network strategy, and he’ll answer with a riddle. “Someone’s on the North Pole and takes a step to the right, what direction are they traveling?” he quipped in an exclusive interview with TPG. “Everybody thinks it’s east but, of course, it’s south because when…