The 9 best river cruises for every type of traveler

River cruise operators are highly competitive, generally offering very similar excursions and onboard amenities. Even the ships are comparable in layout and features, albeit with different decor styles. Still, every line has its strengths, and the wide variety of destinations and itineraries means there are plenty of river cruise choices for every type of traveler,…

Delta Air Lines to launch new Porto, Portugal flights in 2026

Delta Air Lines is bolstering its summer 2026 destination lineup in Europe with new flights to a trendy city in northern Portugal. The Atlanta-based carrier on Friday announced it’s launching nonstop service next spring from New York to Porto, Portugal — the beautiful, coastal city known for being the home of port wine. Delta’s new…

The best time to book flights for cheap airfare in 2025

It’s time to start monitoring and booking your holiday trips. At TPG, one of our key goals is to help you find the cheapest possible airfare. However, finding valuable airline deals during peak travel times depends on a few factors. Flights during holidays, spring break and peak summer periods are often much more expensive. There…

TSA is conducting gate ID and bag checks for certain flights

If you’ve had to pull out your ID at the airport gate for a security recheck, you’re not alone. In recent weeks, it appears the Transportation Security Administration has upped its screening protocols — at least temporarily — for certain flights. In some cases, the TSA has rechecked travelers’ IDs right at the gate. For…

Visa Infinite: Everything you need to know

Only a few U.S. cards carry “Visa Infinite” branding — including the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), the all-new Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card and the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite® Card (currently closed to new applicants). The information for the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card has been collected independently…

Breeze goes international with 7-route Mexico, Caribbean expansion

Four years ago, Breeze Airways was a brand-new startup airline. Early next year, it will fly outside the United States for the first time. In a long-awaited announcement Thursday, Breeze revealed it secured regulatory approval to launch international service. With that, the low-cost carrier unveiled plans to launch more than a half dozen flights to…

10 best ways to redeem 100K Alaska Atmos Rewards points

Alaska Airlines’ new Atmos Rewards loyalty program has preserved what made the former Mileage Plan program so beloved: a published partner award chart with terrifically reasonable redemption rates, distance-based sweet spots and free one-way stopovers. Pair that with a new premium credit card with a huge welcome offer, and there’s never been a better time…

How to save thousands on a trip to Maine’s coastal towns using points

I grew up just outside of Philadelphia, and I often seek out small-town travel experiences. Maine — specifically the state’s charming coastal towns — has always been on my bucket list of places I’ve wanted to explore. Fresh off the heels of the peak summer travel months, I found myself in the small, idyllic seaside…