As we approach the 15th anniversary of The Points Guy, I look back at how far the business has come since I started it as a side hustle while working on Wall Street. So much has changed in the last 15 years, but one thing remains constant: the power of points and miles to transform…

Norwegian Cruise Line has always been a bit of a rebel when it comes to food. Back in 2000, the company introduced the concept of Freestyle Cruising, and with it, the idea of Freestyle Dining. Guests no longer were assigned to traditional early or late dinner seatings in the main dining rooms on Norwegian Cruise…

Traveling with a toddler is a specific type of joy — and challenge. It’s a period of extreme and amazing growth marked by the most wonderful curiosity and unbridled excitement, not to mention plenty of mood swings, frustrations and surprises that even the most tapped-in parent can’t anticipate. As a travel writer based in Bali,…

May is a blessing and a curse. Summer is right around the corner — a win! But have you actually planned something for a summer vacation? The stress! But fear not, because it’s not too late to pick one of our best destinations to visit in June or even further out in July. May is…

Could first-class, long-haul flights and airport lounges be next at Southwest Airlines? After all the changes to the airline’s long-standing business model in recent months, including bag fees, assigned seats and big loyalty program shake-ups, the company’s top executives seemingly aren’t ruling anything out. Pro tips: Major mistakes people make with travel rewards credit cards…

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is a valuable travel card that’s a great fit for frequent American Airlines flyers. It carries a high $595 annual fee, but there are several easy ways to get excellent value from both the card and the AAdvantage program. And currently, the card…

When Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort on June 13, 2019, guests waited a painful amount of time for the opportunity to straddle an enchanted motorbike (or ride along in the sidecar) — as long as 14 hours, according to some accounts. When I…

Many credit cards offer monthly, quarterly or annual statement credits after you spend with select merchants — but it’s not always clear how long it takes for those credits to post. While banks often say it can take up to two or three months, most credits arrive much sooner. We polled TPG staff members and…

Another day, another new hotel brand. Hyatt has announced the launch of Unscripted by Hyatt, part of the company’s Essentials portfolio, which consists of Caption by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios and UrCove by Hyatt. According to the company, Unscripted by Hyatt is an upscale brand “designed for travelers who value the essentials…

It’s fair to say that if the price were the same, just about everyone would probably rather book a first- or business-class seat than a smaller economy seat on their next flight. Of course, for most of us, always sitting up front on the plane isn’t in the cards … or wallet. But to bring…