The American Express Platinum Card® is one of the best premium travel rewards cards available. American Express Platinum Card: Find out your offer — you may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 on eligible purchases on your new card in your first six months of membership. Welcome offers…

American Express is often recognized as a luxury issuer thanks to its high-end cards. Two of Amex’s most popular products are the American Express® Gold Card and American Express Platinum Card®. When I was looking to elevate my travel experience in 2019, I was drawn to the Amex Platinum for its luxurious reputation, even though…

It’s not every day that one can say they’re staying at a hotel so famed for hosting presidents, foreign dignitaries and other important figures that it’s lovingly called the “Residence of Presidents,” even in a city as full of historic hotels as our nation’s capital. Yet from the moment you pull up to the beaux…

If you’re looking for the most affordable way to go to Disney World, Disneyland or on a Disney Cruise, you might be asking yourself if Disney’s credit card offerings — the Disney® Visa® Card (see rates and fees) and the Disney® Premier Visa® Card (see rates and fees) — are decent options. Both cards earn…

Oct. 16, 2025 • 4 min read Save big: Get up to $370 back on hotels with new Amex Offers and Delta cardholder perks The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover…

TPG has received emails from readers unaware that they needed an International Driving Permit when renting a car in some foreign countries. (Hint: Italy is one of them.) It is a missed detail that can derail an otherwise well-planned getaway. Without an IDP, the car rental agency may turn you away, leaving you dependent on…

Unlike traditional ocean cruises, which often feel like floating resorts, river cruises in Asia offer an intimate window into local culture, customs and daily life. The pace is slower and more thoughtful, bringing you to the doorstep of ancient temples, quiet villages and bustling markets — no long bus transfers required. It’s also a stress-free…

Trying to decide which Southwest Airlines business credit card deserves a spot in your wallet? The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) both pack valuable perks, but each is built with a different kind of traveler in…

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a premium hotel credit card loaded with top-tier benefits. Key perks include complimentary Hilton Diamond elite status, bonus points on Hilton stays and incredibly valuable statement credits. This card is an excellent option for Hilton loyalists. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ *Card…

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express currently features the highest welcome bonus it’s ever offered publicly: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership. Those points are worth $4,000, per TPG’s October 2025 valuations, which offer a compelling reason to consider applying. But before…