Many travelers believe the Delta SkyMiles program has decreased in value over the years. However, Delta Medallion status can be extremely valuable if you travel with Delta Air Lines regularly. One particularly valuable perk is the Choice Benefits program available to Platinum and Diamond Medallion members. Whether you’re a newly minted Delta Medallion member or…

Thinking of taking a cruise as a solo traveler? Here’s the bad news: With many lines, you could end up paying twice as much as someone traveling with a companion. Most cruise ship cabins are designed for two, and the cruise rates you see advertised for these cabins are per person, based on double occupancy….

The Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees) is the new premium offering from Bilt Rewards — and it could be an industry disruptor for frequent travelers hoping to maximize their everyday spending and earn on housing expenses. This top-tier Bilt Rewards card earns Bilt Points, TPG’s choice for the most valuable currency on the…

Step aside, American Express and Capital One — there’s a formidable player in the premium business card market: the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees). This card is the business counterpart of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), a longtime TPG staff favorite. With this card, Chase has firmly positioned…

While most loyalty programs do not offer a way to extend elite status beyond the current year, there’s a work-around available: By matching your expiring elite status to a competing loyalty program, you can potentially maintain your benefits by selecting different carriers. Numerous airline loyalty programs provide the opportunity to match elite benefits from other…