Beach culture has been an integral part of LGBTQIA+ travel for decades, since the emergence of destinations like Provincetown, Massachusetts; Mykonos, Greece; Key West, Florida; and Sitges, Spain, as sun-splashed havens. These days, queer travelers flock to dozens of enticing beaches, from secluded spots where you can sunbathe au naturel to festive party playgrounds flanked…

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Credit card welcome bonuses are one of the quickest ways to earn valuable travel rewards. You can often pick up 100,000 points or more in a single bonus, which can be worth thousands of dollars in travel. Right now, American Airlines’ top-tier card is offering its best-ever welcome bonus,…

Due to Chase’s restrictions on credit card applications, the smartest move for building your credit card strategy is opening credit cards from Chase before moving on to cards issued by other banks. One such restriction you may encounter is Chase’s 5/24 rule. This Chase rule (that isn’t published externally but is still very real) says…

At a glance A large family-friendly ship geared toward first-timers Plenty of interesting cabin categories for every budget No shortage of places to eat, bars and entertainment venues Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas docked at Perfect Day at CocoCay, the line’s private island in the Bahamas. ASHLEY KOSCIOLEK/THE POINTS GUY It’s hard to believe,…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. In the points and miles world, a mention of the infamous 5/24 rule is sure to follow whenever a Chase card comes up. Essentially, this refers to the unofficial rule that Chase won’t approve a credit card application for someone who…

When Disney Cruise Line first set sail with the original ship, Disney Magic, 27 years ago in 1998, it did so to its original private island, Castaway Cay, located in the sunny Bahamas. Castaway Cay was actually a first of its kind in some ways, as it did not require a tender to reach the…

Want to delay paying checked bag fees on Southwest Airlines for as long as possible? You may want to book a trip between now and Tuesday. Starting May 28, the Dallas-based carrier will officially bring its much-maligned bag fees online. But here’s the catch that could prove helpful for summer travelers: The new fees will…

After years of debating what would be the best business rewards card for me, I finally decided to apply for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express recently. I had hesitated before because of the card’s $695 annual fee (see rates and fees), but I decided to go ahead with it because of an incredible…

Lufthansa first class has been challenging to book with miles for years. Unless you have Lufthansa Miles & More miles — which are hard to earn stateside — you’re restricted to booking within just a few days of departure. This window has gotten smaller over the years, dropping from 15 days to just three days…

Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. If the United States has a national cruise line, it is Carnival. The self-described “fun ship” line, the winner of Best Cruise Line…