We love the American Express® Gold Card here at TPG, thanks to its solid earning rates and useful statement credits. This gold-standard dining and grocery card has undergone a light refresh, though current and future cardmembers shouldn’t be too concerned. These Amex Gold changes are (relatively) minimal — and mostly positive. Whether you currently carry…

Uber unveiled a major new push into the travel space on Wednesday, partnering with Expedia to offer hotel bookings via the Uber app. They also provided some pretty compelling reasons to consider booking hotels via Uber. The Uber Travel news was just a small part of a slew of announcements from the ride-sharing and delivery…

Hong Kong has one of the world’s most dynamic, most luxurious hotel scenes. After all, it was the birthplace of Peninsula and Mandarin Oriental. But even with that prestigious pedigree, there’s room for new blood. Rosewood Hong Kong, which has become the brand’s flagship, proves the point, managing to blend classic high-touch luxury with a…

Alaska Airlines is betting big that the U.S. has room for a fourth true global airline to join power players American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The Seattle-based airline this week took its biggest step yet onto the global stage. Wednesday afternoon, Alaska’s first plane ever landed on the other side of the…

Another one of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026 has opened, this time in Hungary’s beautiful capital city. The St. Regis Budapest, located within the striking, 20th-century Klotild Palace, is officially welcoming guests. A UNESCO-listed architectural site, the Neo-Baroque building has long been a landmark in Budapest; now it’s been revived as a luxury…

JetBlue is fresh off the opening of its first-ever airport lounge in New York, and has long said its second location would debut in Boston. The carrier is leaving little secret about where its third outpost will be. The airline this week doubled down on teasing Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) as a likely future…

Flight-tracking apps have come a long way in just a few years, and some are now even better than airline apps at notifying you of delays and cancellations. These services can help you beat the crowd when it comes to getting rebooked in the case of long delays and cancellations. Sometimes, having information about your…

Earlier this year, Chase launched a brand-new premium Disney credit card with a limited-time welcome bonus worth up to $600 and perks designed specifically for those who regularly travel to Disney destinations. The Disney® Inspire Visa® Card (see rates and fees) has been well-received by many Disney regulars, including TPG staffer Gabrielle Bernardini, who saved…

New York City has welcomed another new Kimpton — and it’s the second to open this year alone. This time, though, it’s on the Big Apple’s glitzy Park Avenue. Named the Kimpton Ashbel New York — Park Avenue, the IHG One Rewards-participating property is a townhouse-inspired hotel set in a 1928 building near Grand Central…

With the opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, there are now more ways than ever to visit this iconic Greek island on points. Amoh marks the third Marriott Bonvoy property on Rhodes and the debut of Marriott’s Luxury Collection on the island. The Luxury Collection has properties in other Greek destinations, including Athens,…