SXSW, Austin City Limits, the Texas State Capitol, incredible live music … there’s much to see and do when you’re in Austin. Austin has so many hotels and locally owned businesses worth checking out while you’re in town, it can be hard to decide on a great itinerary — especially for a shorter trip when…

Harry Styles’ 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden is likely to bring droves of devoted fans and pop music aficionados to New York City from late August through October, since it’s the only U.S. stop on his upcoming “Together, Together” tour. If you were fortunate enough to grab a ticket (perhaps through Amex presale access)…

Airport security wait times soared across the country on Sunday, three weeks into a partial government shutdown. From Houston to Atlanta, New Orleans and Charlotte, travelers ran into long backups at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints — as TSA staffing shortages led to long lines, delaying flights at some hubs and causing many more passengers to…

When you make travel plans, do you ever stop to think about all the events that could potentially derail your trip — like illness, a conflict in the destination or maybe even a broken leg? After considering the “what-ifs,” many people decide to purchase travel insurance, but travelers often overlook the “cancel for any reason”…

I hate to admit it, but I’m frequently guilty of breaking one of TPG’s golden rules: Don’t hoard your points and miles. And I’m the same way with a lot of my credit card benefits, specifically hotel credits, because I’m — sigh — always afraid something better is going to come along. But this year,…

Would you attend a two-hour timeshare presentation for 100,000 Hilton Honors points? Hilton Grand Vacations is offering a very noteworthy deal with stays at select properties and locations, plus 100,000 points, starting at $199 (plus taxes and fees). Participating destinations include popular areas like Orlando, Las Vegas and New York City. While most timeshare offers…

Travel demand is as strong as ever, even as violence engulfs the Middle East and the price of oil surges, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Thursday. “Demand has not taken even a tiny step back,” Kirby said. “It’s really strong; better than we thought it was going to be.” “Booked revenue since Saturday…