Southwest Airlines is giving the Hawaiian city of Hilo its first nonstop link to the continental U.S. in more than three years. The carrier on Friday announced plans to launch nonstop service between Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Hilo International Airport (ITO), which is on the eastern side of the island of…

If you’re an authorized user on someone else’s Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), you might be wondering whether that affects your ability to open your own account — and, importantly, whether you can still earn the welcome offer. The good news is that being an authorized user does not automatically prevent you…

The idea of having two credit cards from the same hotel brand may seem strange, but it could actually benefit your travels. If you’re a Hilton loyalist, going all-in with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card will grant you two welcome bonuses, a breadth of earning categories,…

The season is in full swing with holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. At TPG, this means we’re making lists of our top places to visit and checking them twice. We’re also reflecting on how our credit card strategies served us over the past year and what changes we’ll make in 2026. This includes what…

As the year draws to a close, so too does the opportunity to use the yearly, half-yearly and quarterly statement credits that come with your credit cards. And if you’re anything like me, you may still have a few left to cross off your list. At the start of this week, I had two American…

Marriott’s sleek Edition brand is setting its sights on Africa. South Africa, to be exact. Just announced, The Cape Town Edition will open on the city’s famed V&A Waterfront in 2026. This exciting opening will be the first for Edition on the African continent. Once open, the hotel will feature 142 guest rooms and suites,…

The idea of having two credit cards from the same hotel brand may seem strange, but it could actually benefit your travels. If you’re a Hilton loyalist, going all-in with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card will grant you two welcome bonuses, a breadth of earning categories,…

One of the airline elite status tiers I’m going for this year is Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion. Sure, it’s not top-tier Diamond Medallion status, but I still get plenty of use out of perks like upgrades to Delta Comfort seats and complimentary preferred seat assignments, not to mention free checked bags and priority boarding. I…

From frequent travelers to fashionistas, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to carry-on luggage. If you fly so often that you are on a first-name basis with your local airport’s Transportation Security Administration agents, you need a carry-on suitcase that is durable enough to withstand repeated use. Your carry-on bag should…

One of our very favorite elements that came from the massive revamp of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) — as well as the launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) — earlier this year was the introduction of Points Boost. TPG has covered the value of Points…