Last year, Hyatt loyalists were shocked to learn that the highly anticipated Thompson Miami Beach would not open, with the announcement coming just weeks ahead of the original Oct. 1, 2025, opening date. Details about what would happen to the nearly finished Miami Beach hotel were hush, and the fate of the trendy property and…

Delta Air Lines has one of the most generous baggage guarantees in the industry: If your checked luggage isn’t on the baggage carousel within 20 minutes of arrival, you can request 2,500 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles as compensation. There have been rumors of this rule’s demise for years, but Delta confirmed to TPG that it’s…

With so many luxury hotels populating Tokyo’s myriad skyscrapers, it’s almost hard to believe that a Fairmont did not number among them — and that there wasn’t even one in all of Japan — until the opening of the Fairmont Tokyo in July 2025. Occupying floors 35 to 43 of the stunning Blue Front Shibaura…

World of Hyatt Business Credit Card overview The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) is a mid-tier hotel credit card that can provide serious value to Hyatt loyalists looking to spend their way toward status perks or unlock a 10% redemption bonus feature. However, there are trade-offs you should consider before…

Breeze Airways is expanding again. The leisure carrier will begin flying to San Jose in Costa Rica this fall, extending the airline’s route map to Central America for the first time. The Costa Rica route was one of two that Breeze announced on Tuesday. Both are from Tampa International Airport (TPA), which also landed service…

Which cruise line is the best for families? Here at TPG, we have a new top pick: Royal Caribbean. The world’s largest cruise line, which TPG just named the Best Cruise Line for Families as part of the 2026 TPG Awards, has — in our opinion, at least — pulled ahead in the race to…

While it may be known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” let’s face it: The out-of-pocket cost to book a family vacation to Walt Disney World is no fairy tale. So, when Chase launched the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card (see rates and fees), in February, my ears perked up. As a Disney fan (and…

For small-business owners who frequently stay at Marriott properties, the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card can quietly deliver a lot of value. With a $125 annual fee (see rates and fees), the card sits squarely in the middle of Marriott’s cobranded lineup. It doesn’t come with the luxury perks you’ll find on premium Marriott…

Home rentals are a popular alternative to hotels, and you may be considering an Airbnb for your next trip. While the topic of the best credit cards for hotel stays gets a lot of attention, it’s a different matter for Airbnb stays. That’s especially true when you consider that hotel chains have their own credit…

Some credit card applications offer instant approval to those who qualify. But what’s even better is getting instant access to your new credit card. Instant access to your new card number lets you start working on spending requirements to earn that card’s welcome bonus. After all, the clock on welcome bonuses starts the day your…