Tucked along a quiet stretch of New York’s Thompson Street, with its graceful sawtooth oaks and Chinese elms, sits The Manner, an aptly-named boutique hotel that manages to feel both dignified, as its name suggests, and like a home away from home (but a very, very stylish one). In this sense, The Manner contains multitudes,…

It’s the middle of winter, but United Airlines is turning its attention toward the summer travel season. The Chicago-based carrier already announced some epic, new international destinations for this year — from Split, Croatia, to Bari, Italy, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. But United is also adding some new routes to a handful of closer-to-home…

Do Americans truly prefer jets over turboprops? Boutique premium air carrier JSX is ready to find out. With a fleet of new ATR 42-600 turboprops, the Dallas-based public charter carrier is dialing it back to the late 1990s — a time before major airlines bet big on then-new regional jets, arguing they were quieter and…

Hilton is embracing homey vibes in 2026 by introducing a new category of apartment-style accommodations in cities across the country, offering a new way to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points. Apartment Collection by Hilton will build on Hilton’s current collection of about 10,000 apartment-style units, adding as many as 3,000 new apartments thanks to…

Many travelers believe the Delta SkyMiles program has decreased in value over the years. However, Delta Medallion status can be extremely valuable if you travel with Delta Air Lines regularly. One particularly valuable perk is the Choice Benefits program available to Platinum and Diamond Medallion members. Whether you’re a newly minted Delta Medallion member or…

Thinking of taking a cruise as a solo traveler? Here’s the bad news: With many lines, you could end up paying twice as much as someone traveling with a companion. Most cruise ship cabins are designed for two, and the cruise rates you see advertised for these cabins are per person, based on double occupancy….

The Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees) is the new premium offering from Bilt Rewards — and it could be an industry disruptor for frequent travelers hoping to maximize their everyday spending and earn on housing expenses. This top-tier Bilt Rewards card earns Bilt Points, TPG’s choice for the most valuable currency on the…

Step aside, American Express and Capital One — there’s a formidable player in the premium business card market: the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees). This card is the business counterpart of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), a longtime TPG staff favorite. With this card, Chase has firmly positioned…

While most loyalty programs do not offer a way to extend elite status beyond the current year, there’s a work-around available: By matching your expiring elite status to a competing loyalty program, you can potentially maintain your benefits by selecting different carriers. Numerous airline loyalty programs provide the opportunity to match elite benefits from other…

Southwest Airlines is changing the way its passengers fly. Starting Jan. 27, 2026, the airline will operate with assigned seating, allowing travelers to select their seats before departure. It’s a significant change for Southwest regulars used to open boarding, and it means certain seats will come at a premium. That’s where the Southwest Rapid Rewards®…