I wrote much of this article from Seat 19A of an Icelandair flight from Iceland to Canada. I used one of the best airline credit cards — the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card — to book this flight, primarily because of the price drop protection I get when booking through the Capital One…

As you might have read earlier this month, Hyatt is integrating The Standard and The StandardX properties into its loyalty program. Now, you’ll find that most of the open The Standard and The StandardX properties are bookable with Hyatt points and offer standard World of Hyatt benefits on eligible stays. To celebrate, World of Hyatt…

Prices are going up for membership with the security screening company Clear. Beginning July 1, membership in the expedited security program Clear Plus, will go up to $209 a year (it had been $199). No one wants to see price increases, but the good news is that there are still lots of ways to get…

Despite what you may have heard, Americans are still traveling … and plan on spending more on travel. That’s the word from the latest round of polling conducted by The Harris Poll for TPG. After warnings of softening demand from airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, we wondered if the bullish…

American Express Membership Rewards points are some of the most valuable rewards you can earn. That’s because, with 18 airline and three hotel partner programs to transfer your Amex points to, there are so many great ways to redeem them. That flexibility is seriously valuable. In our May 2025 valuations, TPG values Membership Rewards points…

Editor’s note: Hotel Cafe Royal provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. Is it a hotel? Is it a…

Even if you’re a newcomer to cruising, you’ve probably heard of Royal Caribbean‘s giant Icon Class and Oasis Class ships. With the exception of two MSC Cruises vessels — MSC World Europa and MSC World America — they’re far bigger than any other cruise vessel afloat and like nothing else you’ll find at sea. Indeed,…

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is a must-have for American Airlines frequent flyers and loyalists. It’s an ideal way to earn AAdvantage miles at an accelerated rate, since it earns 4 miles per dollar on American Airlines purchases. Plus, a complimentary Admirals Club membership is a great perk….

United Airlines is toying with its MileagePlus loyalty program by changing up three perks. While the updates don’t affect the program’s most popular aspects, they do hurt travelers who’ve grown accustomed to these benefits over the years. The airline announced the changes on Thursday via customer emails and by posting the full extent of the…

Marriott just announced its 37th brand, Series by Marriott. This brand will focus on the “midscale and upscale lodging segments” of the lodging market, bringing regional brands under the Marriott umbrella while allowing the properties to keep their own identity. Think of it like Marriott’s existing Autograph Collection and Luxury Collection brands. Independent hotels can…