The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is not only one of the best small-business cards but also one of the best cards for travel rewards in general. Cardmembers pay for all that excellence, though, since it charges a $695 annual fee (see rates and fees). However, despite a plethora of valuable benefits and some…

The all-inclusive resort space can be a little confusing, especially when the resort names don’t carry the same brand power as Park Hyatt or Hyatt Regency. But Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio has quietly become one of the best in the world, especially for points-savvy travelers. From romantic adults-only hideaways to fun-for-the-whole-family beachfront escapes, these resorts deliver…

American Airlines AAdvantage’s dynamic pricing has led to some absurdly high award rates on flights operated by American Airlines or American Eagle. It’s not unusual to see transatlantic business-class flights priced over 200,000 miles and even domestic economy flights priced higher than 50,000 miles. However, the positive side of dynamic award pricing is that you…

Home rentals are a popular alternative to hotels, and you may be considering an Airbnb for your next trip. While the topic of the best credit cards for hotel stays gets a lot of attention, it’s a different matter for Airbnb stays. That’s especially true when you consider that hotel chains have their own credit…

Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes is offering 30% off select redemptions for travel in June, and it’s a great way to fly one of the world’s best airlines across the Atlantic. The award-winning airline operates a daily fifth-freedom flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) before continuing on to…

You’ll now need to make a few “extra” decisions when booking a flight with Delta Air Lines. That’s because the Atlanta-based carrier just announced a fully rebranded fare structure for flights as of Oct. 1. Delta will start selling two to three different fares within each of its five products. If that sounds like a…

Airbnb doesn’t have a loyalty program, but that might soon change, according to the company’s founder and CEO, Brian Chesky. In an exclusive roundtable interview in Los Angeles, Chesky told TPG that “something big is coming.” Just don’t expect a traditional loyalty program. “I don’t know if we’ll ever do a traditional points program because…

Having been on 10 Disney cruises (and counting), there are at least two things I know for sure to be true: Disney Cruise Line is a tremendously fun and enjoyable vacation, and it can also be pricier than some other family-friendly cruise lines. While we find a Disney cruise to offer solid overall value considering…

I thought I knew West Fourth Street. As a New York University student back in the aughts, I walked up and down the Greenwich Village artery multiple times daily on my way to classes. TPG’s Manhattan offices aren’t too far away, so I often end up back in my old neighborhood to try new restaurants…

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best premium business cards currently available, thanks to its slew of perks and ability to earn flexible and highly valuable Membership Rewards points. You can currently earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card…