Best Western Rewards members, rejoice — you can now experience the great outdoors on points. WorldHotels, an independent luxury and lifestyle brand within the Best Western portfolio, has announced the launch of a new collection of upscale glamping and outdoor properties called WorldHotels Backdrop. Related: Glamping at Zion: Elevate your national park adventure at these…

Spirit Airlines is at risk of shutting down and liquidating as soon as this week, according to two reports. This could mean the end of the ultra-low-cost carrier. Bloomberg and CNBC separately reported late Wednesday that the airline expected to run out of cash imminently as a result of surging jet fuel costs. Spirit has…

If you’re traveling domestically in the U.S. and trying to save money, deciding whether to drive or fly can be an important decision. You may assume a road trip is always cheaper for those traveling on a budget, but as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, that’s not necessarily…

TPG received an email from a New York City public school teacher with 500,000 Capital One miles sitting in her account. She wanted to take her family to Europe over summer break but kept running into the same problem when trying to redeem her miles: The flights she wanted were either priced at double or…

The launch of the European Union’s new digital border control protocol has been anything but smooth. In fact, travelers at a number of European airports would say that the April 10 debut of the Entry/Exit System has been an utter disaster — and not just because travelers no longer receive an old-fashioned passport stamp. When…

A great beginner card is inexpensive to hold, easy to use and capable of earning rewards that help further your travels. The Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees) fits the bill on all three. It’s a card I’ve had in my wallet for almost three years now, and I still use it regularly. Let’s…

The Capital One Venture Business is part of the expanding Venture card family. It’s designed for business owners who want to earn rewards without having to think too much about how they spend. With a straightforward earning structure, a handful of useful credits and a reasonable $95 annual fee, this card is easy to justify…

Ready or not, United Airlines passengers booking flights in the airline’s fanciest seats are about to have a lot more choices. And by choices, we mean more fare types — and restrictions — to navigate. As TPG first reported earlier this month, the Chicago-based airline is bringing the “basic” idea behind basic economy to its…

To offset rising fuel surcharges, U.S. airlines have recently raised checked bag fees. So now, for a round-trip flight, you can expect to pay about $100 extra per person for each checked bag. As someone who doesn’t have elite status from staying loyal to a specific airline and likes to book basic economy for the…

One of the most anticipated hotel openings of the year, the Andaz Lisbon, has finally opened its doors to guests. Located in Lisbon’s charming Baixa neighborhood, the Andaz Lisbon offers Praça do Comércio views, access to the most desirable parts of the city and the chance to earn and burn valuable World of Hyatt points…