Call it the big-ship cruise line for the country-counting crowd. Among the world’s five biggest cruise brands, all of which operate relatively large, mass-market vessels, Princess Cruises offers the most diverse array of itineraries (more than 170 in a typical year), with stops in 100-plus countries and on all seven continents. Despite having just 17…

The words “Where time stands still” adorn the lobby’s exterior at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, and I have to say, there really is something distinctly time-stopping about this crown jewel of Marriott resorts set in the magical Sonoran Desert. You feel relaxed from the moment you step onto the property —…

Sometimes, the best points redemptions aren’t flashy business-class flights or luxury resorts — they’re the practical ones that keep more money in your pocket. Those are some of my favorite redemptions, and during a recent road trip through scenic South Dakota, I saved nearly $250 on a one-night hotel stay using just 8,000 Chase Ultimate…

Breeze Airways is growing again. The leisure carrier will add four cities — three new and one returning — amid a broader 14-route expansion that will kick off in May. The new destinations joining Breeze’s route map are: Atlantic City, New Jersey Brownsville, Texas Nassau, Bahamas Additionally, Breeze will restore service to San Antonio, a…

Last year, Hyatt announced that it was entering a joint venture with Grupo Pinero to bring 22 Bahia Principe all-inclusive resorts into the World of Hyatt family. Now, Hyatt has shared with TPG that those all-inclusive resorts, located in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico and Spain, will officially join the loyalty program on March 24,…

Ski bums get ready. Next winter, it will be easier to hit the fresh powder on the slopes of Hokkaido for those coming from North America, thanks to new Air Canada service to New Chitose Airport (CTS) — which serves Sapporo, the capital of Japan’s northernmost island — from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). “Leveraging Vancouver’s…

Atmos Rewards Business card overview The Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card is often overlooked, but it offers valuable Atmos Rewards points, a low annual fee and strong travel perks for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced…

Airlines were walloped by the winter storm that swept across the country this weekend, but none were hit as hard as American Airlines. As of Tuesday, the carrier was still working to get back on track after what the carrier described as a historic weather disruption. Overall flight cancellations dropped sharply on Tuesday, down to…

I can still remember my first rookie mistake on a cruise. It came about 15 minutes after I stepped on board a ship for the first time. I had worked my way up to the Lido Deck to take in the view, and I was almost immediately confronted by a beaming waiter holding out a…

When it comes to credit cards, one size doesn’t fit all. The “right” number depends on your financial goals, spending habits and how much effort you want to dedicate to optimizing rewards. Some people do just fine with one card, while others juggle multiple cards to maximize points, miles and perks. The key is knowing…