Google Flights is one of our favorite tools at TPG, but Google Travel goes well beyond cheaper flights — and it’s constantly evolving, as I found out in a recent conversation with James Byers, group product manager for travel at Google. We both agreed that Google Flights Explore is one of the best-kept secrets of…

Atlantic City has been associated with bright lights, bustling casinos, and a distinct kind of carefree fun for many years. In recent years, however, this famous Jersey Shore spot has undergone significant changes, evolving beyond its traditional image as a playground. With substantial investments in non-gaming attractions, diverse entertainment options, and a renewed focus on…

Since opening its doors in 2004, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC has maintained its status as the resident neighborhood cool kid in the ever-chic, Chelsea-adjacent Meatpacking District. Following a multiyear, $40-million sprucing up in 2021, the hotel debuted refreshed guest rooms, a refurbished rooftop and a private membership club in late 2024, solidifying its spot as one…

A major credit card issuer has just added American Airlines as a transfer partner. Citi on Sunday announced the launch of 1:1 transfers from its ThankYou Rewards program to American’s AAdvantage loyalty program for three of the rewards cards in its lineup. The move has made Citi the only card issuer with direct transfers to…

It’s been a busy summer for credit card issuers with all the changes and introductions of new credit cards. And now, Citi joined the party and finally released the successor to the Citi Prestige® Card — the all-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. This card has been anticipated for years, and now that it’s finally here,…

Back in May, TPG exclusively learned the Citi Rewards+ Card was being rebranded to the Citi Strata℠ Card. Now, we’ve received confirmation Citi is launching the all-new Citi Strata℠ Elite. As a longtime Citi loyalist and die-hard Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees) (formerly the Citi Premier) fan, I’m excited to see the…

Purchasing a car is a huge expense. And unfortunately, it’s usually a diminishing investment that loses value over time, starting with the moment you drive it off the lot. The silver lining here is that a car purchase can earn you some serious rewards if you put some or — in rare cases — all…

At TPG, we love Global Entry and the VIP lane access to customs that it comes with, but it’s not always so easy to schedule an appointment to get final approval. We are here to help. Global Entry gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad. It’s one of the…

“Alcoholic beverages will not be accepted in either carry-on or checked baggage for this flight,” read the email reminder I received two days before flying from Hamburg, Germany, to Abu Dhabi onboard Etihad’s factory-fresh Airbus A321LR. That’s the first time in my more than 1,000 lifetime flights that I’ve ever received such a notice. While…

The debut of the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) has added a solid new product to Chase’s business credit card lineup. The card offers high earning rates and a wide range of travel and business statement credits — but comes with a hefty $795 annual fee. So, you may be wondering…