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…

After the brutal winter many Americans have gone through, spring can’t come soon enough. But for those looking to avoid spring break crowds or the throngs of people who flock to popular cherry blossom destinations like Kyoto, Japan, and Washington, D.C., we have some ideas for you. After all, spring is a shoulder season, which…

It’s not only occasional Taylor Swift concerts or regular season NFL games for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams that take over the shiny, new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, a Los Angeles suburb. The 70,000-plus-seat entertainment venue is constantly hosting something thrilling, and in 2028, it will be a hub for the…

A powerful Kona storm, a type of seasonal cyclone, has been blowing through the Hawaiian Islands this weekend, causing flooding, washed-out roads, wind advisories and flight cancellations, and some islands have been affected more than others. Maui got the brunt of the storm on Saturday, while Hawaii Island is due to get heavy showers and…

Few cities can claim one InterContinental, let alone three. But with the recent opening of the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, Australia’s biggest city now fields three outposts of IHG’s flagship brand. The InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is in the midst of a phased opening at the moment. The rooms, restaurants and gym are all open…