Round-the-world SAS EuroBonus challenge part 3: Taiwan to Dubai via China

Just before Christmas, I was about halfway through my SAS EuroBonus million-mile challenge that had me traveling for 25 days on 20 flights with 15 different SkyTeam airlines. Along the way, I visited 16 countries in order to earn the ultimate prize: 1 million SAS EuroBonus miles. My first week on the road took me…

Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines unveil details of new Honolulu lounge

Hawaiian Airlines is giving flyers an early preview of what its upcoming premium lounge will look like. The Honolulu-based carrier (along with merger partner Alaska Airlines) shared two renderings and some new details of its upcoming premium lounge that will open at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) at the end of 2027. The design…

This cruise line just announced its longest cruise ever — an epic 6-month voyage

Azamara is out with another epic world cruise itinerary — and this one is currently one of the cruise industry’s longest. The small-ship cruise line on Wednesday announced its longest-ever world cruise departing in 2027. Travelers on this 188-night voyage will visit a whopping 103 destinations within five continents and 37 countries. Azamara’s penchant for…

The 5 prettiest credit cards you can add to your wallet

Credit card rewards are constantly evolving and becoming more valuable than ever before. However, it’s not just unique perks such as dining credits, Uber credits and automatic elite status that set cards apart — it’s also how they physically look. Following Chase’s highly successful launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve in 2016, there’s been a…

Does canceling a card I don’t use help my credit score?

It’s no surprise that travel rewards credit cards get quite a bit of coverage here at TPG. Taking advantage of top welcome bonuses and strategically using your cards for everyday purchases can unlock fantastic redemptions, such as premium cabin flights and luxurious hotel rooms. However, there are a number of misconceptions about credit cards. Let’s…

This cruise line will add Glacier Bay overnights as it doubles capacity in Alaska

National park fans have a new cruise option in Alaska this year that will include an unusual park perk. Beginning in May, American Cruise Lines will offer cruisers the rare opportunity to spend the night in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. American Cruise Lines’ 170-passenger American Constitution will join…

Winter blast: Half of DFW flights canceled; Atlanta and Charlotte next in line

Another blast of winter weather is wreaking havoc on air travel. Two busy hubs in Texas have already been hit with disruptions, and they could spread to the South and mid-Atlantic by Friday as the nation’s latest storm heads east. As of 11 a.m. EST, more than 530 departures had been canceled at Dallas Fort…