As international travel has surged over the past few summers, you’ve probably seen the headlines: Locals in Barcelona are fed up with the barrage of tourists. Throngs of tourists are visiting Rome’s Trevi Fountain. Tourism taxes are now required on peak days in Venice, Italy. If that’s reason enough for you to trade the crowds,…

Is a Princess cruisetour to Alaska right for you? If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably trying to figure that out, and you’re likely a bit overwhelmed. There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing an Alaska vacation. And even if you’re sure a Princess cruisetour is right for you, the process…

United Airlines just introduced a debit card that earns MileagePlus miles. The card certainly won’t be for everyone — particularly those looking to maximize their benefits and perks with the airline’s cobranded credit cards — but there are likely still some travelers who will find value in the new United MileagePlus® Debit Rewards card. The…

“Look, directly overhead! A bald eagle!” After I heard the excitement from the row behind me, I gazed up through the glass dome ceiling of the train car and watched the majestic bird race above us as we chugged through Alaska’s rugged interior. I was on a Princess cruisetour, a two-in-one vacation that allows seamless…

We often talk about the same cards here at TPG. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), American Express Platinum Card® and American Express® Gold Card get a lot of attention around here, among many other top-tier cards from the major issuers. There’s a good reason for that since these cards offer great…

Over the past year, Southwest Airlines customers have heard plenty about the company’s transformation, from the end of “bags fly free” to the upcoming dawn of assigned seating. Now, you can practically glimpse the future … if you’re on the right plane. Earlier this month, I had the chance to fly on Southwest’s first aircraft…

Unfortunate news for a favorite points program: Air Canada has announced that it’s bringing back its old model of expiration dates on accrued points. Here’s what these changes mean for you — and what you can do to avoid losing all your hard-earned points. What has changed, and when does it take effect? Aeroplan had…

You’ll hear this ad nauseam at TPG: When it comes to the best credit card, there isn’t one. And by that, I mean there’s no single card that magically fits every individual’s specific needs. In truth, the best card you can get depends on myriad factors, including what reward currency you want to earn, how…

Southwest Airlines has added its fourth partnership with an international airline. The carrier on Tuesday announced a new tie-up with Philippine Airlines. As part of the interline agreement, you’ll be able to book an itinerary that includes a seamless connection between Southwest and the Manila-based carrier. Eventually, the tie-up could open up Rapid Rewards redemptions…

Delta Air Lines has unveiled all-new uniforms that it will soon deploy for its flight attendants, gate agents, lounge workers and ground staff, and TPG was there as the airline put on a fashion show in Atlanta. Dubbed the “Distinctly Delta Collection,” this fresh look for the airline’s team members has been a long time…