Getting a great deal on a cruise is getting harder. Strong demand for cruises over the past couple of years has allowed cruise lines to raise fares significantly and cut back on last-minute discounts to fill unsold cabins. As a result, the fares you’ll find for cruises this year are significantly higher — by 20%…

World of Hyatt award charts provide a good mix of predictability and dynamic pricing. On peak travel dates, World of Hyatt can cover higher paid rates by requiring more points. And on less in-demand dates, travelers can enjoy lower points rates. Regardless of the timing of a stay, travelers always know that award nights for…

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the people you love, but costs can add up quickly. Between flowers, gifts, dinner reservations and getting around town, it’s easy to spend hundreds before you even realize it. The good news is that by using shopping portals and taking advantage of built-in credit card perks, you can offset…

The end of January is a strange time, right? The blur of the holidays is long past, though the shock of the cold sure isn’t going anywhere. I can’t complain, though: Right after the new year, I took off on a TPG trip that offered me the chance to finally check into The Madrid Edition…

Travelers who don’t bring the right ID to the airport will face a steep fee beginning this weekend. Starting Sunday, Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration will begin charging certain flyers $45 for the right to pass through its security checkpoints. The new fees will apply to passengers who fail to bring a Real ID…

What’s old is new again as two of our long-standing favorite airline products won our 2026 TPG Awards for best domestic and international business class. The Delta One Suite took home the prize for best business class on a U.S. carrier, while it was Qatar Airways’ elegant Qsuite that won the top honor for best…

It was a huge year in the premium card category, with two industry heavyweights getting major makeovers and another major competitor joining the fray. Both the American Express Platinum Card® and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) unveiled new slates of benefits in 2025, along with new price tags to match, while Citi…

The credit card landscape has changed meaningfully over the past year, from refreshed premium benefits to expanding transfer partnerships. For the 2026 TPG Awards, the “In Your Wallet” category highlights the 13 credit cards and loyalty ecosystems that delivered the most real-world value to consumers and travelers this past year. In 2025, lounges got more…

Delta Air Lines. JetBlue. American Airlines’ AAdvantage program. Qatar Airways. There were plenty of familiar aviation brands taking home 2026 TPG Awards, with five repeat winners among the eight categories where repeats were possible. We also had some new entrants in this year’s winner circle, including innovative moves by both United Airlines and Alaska Airlines…

One undeniable way that airlines and premium credit cards battle it out to win a slot in your wallet is by creating must-visit airport lounges. And honestly, we’re not the least bit mad about that friendly competition because travelers are the ultimate winners. In the airport, travelers are pretty much a captive audience, and who…