Things to consider when booking a corporate retreat — and why TPG chose Monterey

When you hear about a company retreat, you might imagine traveling to an urban destination with massive hotel complexes just to sit for hours in windowless conference rooms and spend evenings schmoozing over room-temperature drinks. You probably don’t imagine jetting off to a charming, nature-filled town along the Pacific Ocean. However, in 2024, TPG skipped…

A guide to lounge access with the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum

Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Many of the best travel cards confer valuable benefits. For example, some cards provide hotel elite status while others offer travel statement credits. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer perhaps the most…

Google Flights Explore: How to find cheap flights anywhere in the world

Google Flights Explore stands among the best-kept secrets when it comes to finding cheap flights, in my opinion. Many may have some basic familiarity with Google Flights in general — but once you know how to use Explore to find deals, it’s a whole other game. Let’s dig deeper into the tool and how you…