With all of the changes that have happened recently with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), it has admittedly become tough to immediately deep dive into every single element to decide the exact positive (or even not so positive) implications for each situation. But…

Nothing says summer like a splashy getaway, and Hyatt is making vacationing even easier by putting stays across North and South America on sale up to 25% off. The sale, which the hotel group unveiled ahead of the July 4 holiday, is valid on hundreds of hotels throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico,…

Credit card welcome offers are the fastest way to increase your points and miles stash. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing a massive bonus post to your loyalty account. From there, you can start dreaming about using your travel rewards to explore the world. Some of the best travel rewards cards on the…

Points, miles and credit card bonuses are what lit the travel flame for me once I entered my mid-30s and decided to prioritize travel in my life. I have more than two dozen credit card accounts on my credit report, which have fed my travel addiction and enabled me to fly in the front of…

Amazon Prime Day starts at 12:01 a.m. PDT on July 8 and runs until midnight on July 11. But before this four-day summer sale for Amazon Prime members kicks off, Amazon is already rolling out some early deals as we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Here are some of TPG’s favorite travel…

Rakuten, one of TPG’s favorite online shopping portals, is offering an alternative to Amazon Prime Day with bonus rewards at hundreds of retailers from July 7 to 11. Plus, more deals will be revealed every Wednesday this summer — including 25% back at PetSmart on Wednesday, July 2, only. We love Rakuten because it helps…

Hilton will open its first Waldorf Astoria property in Finland later this year, marking the introduction of the luxury brand to northern Europe. The new Waldorf Astoria Helsinki will open in what is currently The Hotel Maria following a rebranding of the historic luxury property, Hilton shared with TPG. As of now, The Hotel Maria…

American Airlines’ big bet on premium is getting even bigger. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline announced on Wednesday three exciting updates related to its new flagship jet, the Boeing 787-9P, which debuted last month after years of anticipation. The plane offers American’s new signature business-class experience, and it marks a new era for the airline…

American Airlines is making it easier to get home earlier, backtracking on one of its most irksome changes it made last year. Effective Tuesday, July 1, the Fort Worth-based carrier will is now allowing anyone to be added to the standby list for an earlier flight — no questions asked. Last year, the airline restricted…

The Fourth of July travel rush is here, and it’s shaping up to be the busiest ever. Despite flight schedule cuts and lingering concerns about travel demand this summer, recent weeks have brought several of the busiest days ever at U.S. airports. They’ve also brought plenty of headaches. The more you know: The best time…