American Express Platinum vs. Delta Reserve card showdown

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…

To transfer or not to transfer: What to do with Capital One miles

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…

Here’s how Marriott Bonvoy members will earn and be rewarded at Sonder hotels and apartments

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…

Interested in earning crypto on your credit cards? Here’s what you need to know

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…

Avianca to link Guatemala and Miami amid strong U.S. growth

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…

This major celebrity will grace the cruise industry’s newest mega-ship

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,…

Sardines, Steinbeck and sea otters: TPG’s guide to exploring Monterey, California

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…

Avelo Airlines to add change fees, but with a $5 way out

Avelo Airlines is taking an axe to one of its core promises. Effective Friday, the nearly four-year-old ultra-low-cost carrier will institute change and cancellation fees for its flights. The move will end a “hassle-free travel” promise that’s been a central tenet of the airline’s branding. Until this week, it was common to find a banner…