The recent 100,000-point bonus offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card just ended, and as we expected, many of our readers waited until the absolute last second to apply. In fact, we saw hundreds of link clicks after the offer ended at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 30. And while the public offer has…

If you’re looking for amazing ways to use your Marriott Bonvoy points beyond just a hotel stay, then Marriott Bonvoy Moments might be just what you’re searching for. Recently, TPG’s Editor-in-Chief, Nick Ewen, experienced a Marriott Moment that included accommodations and tickets for a FIFA World Cup game in Seattle. And as we’ve covered before,…

My friends and colleagues often rib me for having tastes that tend toward the luxurious. Why, they ask, am I always posting from first-class seats with a glass of Champagne in hand? The truth is, I fly coach as much as anyone. I just don’t Instagram about it since … we all know what coach…

The U.S. is chock full of charming mountain towns — we even recently rounded up some of our absolute favorites for an effortless weekend getaway. If you’re looking for that western charm, fresh alpine air and cowboy vibes in spades — paired with proximity to two of America’s most striking national parks and premiere skiing…

Marriott Bonvoy has a large and diverse credit card portfolio, with options issued by both Chase and Amex. Marriott Bonvoy credit cards range from no-annual-fee cards to premium cards. However, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is popular with many travelers since it is right in the middle of the pack…

United Airlines is bringing its most premium planes to four more long-haul routes. This fall, the carrier will debut its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with the “Elevated” interior at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). This is the aircraft that has United’s brand-new Polaris business-class suites with sliding privacy doors — and eight of the ultraluxe…

In a morning editorial meeting at The Points Guy a few weeks ago, the team discussed some easy ways still out there to help folks snag great award redemptions. Some are so basic that we sometimes forget them ourselves. While we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the cost of award travel, there are still plenty…

If you want to weigh in, now is your chance. The Trump administration is gearing up to tweak an Obama-era airfare regulation that dictates what price you see first when you go to buy a plane ticket. The change that’s under consideration by the U.S. Department of Transportation would give airlines more leeway to decide…

Over the last few years, Chase has steadily expanded its Sapphire Lounge network, opening new locations and enlarging existing lounges across the country. These aren’t just run-of-the-mill airport lounges; they’re genuinely enjoyable places to spend time before a flight. Inside, you’ll find high-quality food and drinks, while some locations also offer amenities like facials and…

I’ll admit it. I’m a Starbucks fanatic … but not just because I love the coffee. There’s a Starbucks store a mere two-minute walk from my house, and I also know that no matter where I go in the world, I’m likely to find the taste of home at a local Starbucks. So, it may…