If you’re in the market for a personal Hilton card and willing to pay an annual fee to receive great benefits, you may be wondering whether to apply for the mid-tier Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card or the premium Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. Let’s walk through the ins and outs of both…

Book a cruise through an airline? Sounds bananas, right? At least, it did to me — until I did it. For a recent sailing, I booked a cabin through American Airlines Cruises, a booking channel that earned me AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points for my cruise. If you’re an American Airlines loyalist, here’s how you…

Chicago’s largest airport, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), continues to break passenger number records, and the airport’s lounge game is getting better. While there’s still no Centurion Lounge, it’s making progress nonetheless. Flyers can choose from 15 airline-affiliated lounges across four terminals on both the departures and arrivals sides to accommodate domestic and international flights. Not…

The club lounges at many U.S. hotels can be hit or miss. Some hotels are not investing in lounges like they once did, and many have closed their lounges altogether. Lounge access is one of the most publicized perks for top-tier elite members of hotel loyalty programs, such as World of Hyatt Globalists and Hilton…

Brightline is quickly becoming a fan favorite when it comes to getting around the state of Florida. Now, for the first time, it is launching its own rewards program. The Florida-based rail line runs high-speed trains from Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Central Florida to Miami, covering 235 miles between 3 and…

After TPG reader Jeanette Kronquist booked a flight from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) via Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the American Airlines website offered her rental car options. She clicked on the recommendations and was surprised she could pay for her four-day rental entirely with AAdvantage miles. Scrolling through…

If you’ve been thinking about applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — and even if you haven’t, you’ll want to hear this — now is the best time to do so. That’s because you can currently earn a limited-time bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases…

Whether you already travel frequently or are planning your first vacation in a long time, you can likely benefit from having one or more travel credit cards. These cards help you earn valuable rewards that you can redeem to make your travel less expensive, more comfortable or both. Some travel credit cards also offer benefits…

Chase credit cards have always held a special place in my heart — and my wallet. My very first credit card, the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), was a Chase product, and it introduced me to the world of points and miles. I’ll never forget how it felt to redeem miles I’d earned…

Whether you’re a frequent traveler or points and miles beginner, there are many reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card® (see rates and fees) is a great option for you. But with a $95 annual fee, you may ask, is the Chase Sapphire Preferred worth it? The Sapphire Preferred was my first transferable rewards card and…