Universal theme parks around the world are in a period of unprecedented growth. The second Super Nintendo World — which is the first in the U.S. — just celebrated its second birthday at Universal Studios Hollywood in California. In Florida, Universal Orlando is only a few months away from opening Universal Epic Universe, an entirely…

Purchasing airfare is often a guessing game. You may not know if you’re getting the best deal or if the airline will reduce prices in the future. If the fare drops after you book, you might assume you’re out of luck and have missed your chance to save. That’s not always the case, though. Here’s…

In a space once dominated by the American Express Centurion Lounge network, Chase and Capital One have been opening their own branded airport lounges at a rapid pace. Since 2021, Capital One has opened four lounges — most recently, one in Las Vegas — as well as one “Landing,” a unique dining concept. The next…

There’s some positive news for long-time American Airlines flyers: New lifetime elite levels and perks are now live. As part of changes to the American Airlines AAdvantage program late last year, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier announced some good news for elite travelers, including new Loyalty Point Rewards. The airline also added new Million Miler…

TPG contributor Juan Ruiz is a sports fanatic who used travel rewards credit cards as the focal point of his strategy to visit all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) ballparks and save considerably on flights and hotels. He accomplished this in 2017, and if you ask him, he’d tell you it wouldn’t have been possible…

Avelo Airlines is getting set to bolster its East Coast footprint with two new bases in North Carolina, as well as new international service that launches this weekend. But it’s also getting set to make some cuts over the coming weeks. Between now and the end of March, the Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier will trim four…

When Hyatt opened Hotel La Compania in one of Panama City’s oldest neighborhoods a few years back, the “living museum,” as the hotel touted itself, received rave reviews. A charming blend of history and heritage with all the conveniences and perks of a contemporary lifestyle hotel, La Compania Hotels & Resorts, alongside Hyatt, built something…

Cruising and the Bahamas have gone hand in hand since modern cruising began in the 1970s. Made up of 700 islands spread across 100,000 square miles of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas boasts some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful clear blue water, white and pink sand beaches, warm temperatures and attractions galore. Today, the…

As we’ve reported, you now need travel authorization to visit the United Kingdom. The British call it an Electronic Travel Authorisation. The application for Americans and other nationalities opened back in November for travel beginning in the new year, and several of us at TPG have already gone through the process. Overall, there are a…

It’s a time of change for Southwest Airlines. From ending to its famous open-seating policy to flying red-eyes for the first time ever, the nation’s largest low-cost carrier is in the midst of sweeping changes aimed at cutting costs and boosting profitability. That also includes schedule changes at Southwest’s busiest airport: Denver International Airport (DEN),…