After two years of meticulous restoration and renovation, one of Madrid’s most iconic hotels has a stunning new design complementing its original, historic grandeur — and a brand-new flag waving over the storied property. Introducing The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid. Previously the Westin Palace, Madrid, the hotel, which dates back to 1912, retired…

Suppose you’re looking for the best benefits a credit card can provide to travelers who frequently fly Delta. In that case, you may assume the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card would be best since it’s the top-tier cobranded Delta consumer card. However, it’s worth comparing the Delta Reserve to The Platinum Card® from American…

We all want to travel more. Whether a vacation, career break, gap year trip, there’s some trip we are always thinking about. One of the things that keeps a lot of people from achieving that dream is money. Saving money to travel can be an uphill battle but travel is not as expensive as you…

It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the American Express® Gold Card at TPG. While the card was refreshed in late July 2024, it’s still in a Goldilocks sweet spot between premium and beginner cards, with strong earnings at restaurants and at U.S. supermarket purchases and over $400 in annual value that can help…

Capital One first added transfer partners to some of its top credit cards in 2018 — and things have only gotten better since then. With an array of new partners, enhanced transfer ratios and the launch of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card in 2021, Capital One has significantly boosted the flexibility of…

The world’s largest hotel company continues to think outside the box of its traditional brands. Last year, Marriott International announced a partnership with Sonder Holdings — a short-term rental platform of apartment-style residential units largely in major cities. The deal encompasses more than 10,500 rooms and is a major boost to Marriott’s overall growth, as…

Cryptocurrency seems to be everywhere you look these days, with event venues, celebrity endorsements and plenty of headlines pointing to the ups (and downs) of investing in crypto. If you want to get some cryptocurrency of your own without spending your hard-earned dollars, you may be interested in cryptocurrency rewards from your credit card. Here’s…

Latin American airline Avianca is on a growth tear to the U.S. this year, making good on its year-end promise to add at least five new routes to Florida. The Star Alliance carrier will connect Guatemala City’s La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Miami International Airport (MIA) daily starting May 10. Avianca will fly an…

From Elliott’s annoying little sister in “E.T.” to Josie Grossie in “Never Been Kissed,” Drew Barrymore has played some iconic parts. Now, in her latest role, she’ll become a godmother to the cruise industry’s newest mega-ship, MSC World America. The actress and television host will officially name the ship at a ceremony on April 9,…

Editor’s note: See Monterey provided the TPG team with accommodations for three nights at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course, along with some activities and meals. However, the opinions expressed in this article are entirely those of the writer and were not subject to review by the destination or…