If you’re traveling to the Maldives soon, prepare for some added costs. Beginning Dec. 1, foreign travelers will have to pay anywhere from $40 up to $720 more in airport taxes and fees — depending on the class they fly — to leave the South Asian archipelago by air. The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA)…

American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points are two of the most highly sought-after transferable currencies among travel enthusiasts. These points can unlock incredible redemptions in aspirational locations. Both programs offer a range of travel rewards credit cards and redemption options, including transferring points to airline and hotel partners or booking travel…

The world’s largest hotel company continues to show luxury travel is just as much about experiences as it is about high thread count and service with a smile. The Luxury Group by Marriott International and Sotheby’s this week announced plans to extend their ongoing partnership for high-end auction experiences into next year. The offering is…

Several of us TPGers were in Cape Town this fall and wanted to explore the wildlife of South Africa. Enter Uber Safari. The ride-hailing service connects visitors to Cape Town with animal exploration at Aquila Private Game Reserve about two hours away from the city. The service is offered through January and is quickly filling…

We here at TPG talk a lot about credit cards. From the best credit cards for college students to top travel rewards credit cards, it’s safe to say we’re a little bit obsessed. But what if you don’t already have credit? Some of the best opportunities available for points and miles reside in premium cards…

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For a lot of Thanksgiving travelers and hosts, there’s a mutual, perhaps unwritten, agreement: The out-of-town guests travel, and the hosts handle the cooking. For plenty of others, though, it’s not quite so straightforward. This means you’re likely to see a fellow passenger toting a turkey or pie this week while preparing to board the…