Visitors to Chicago have two airports to choose from: O’Hare International Airport (ORD), a sprawling complex in Chicago’s northwest corner, or Midway International Airport (MDW), which offers more convenient access to the city but with fewer flights. Different airlines generally focus on different airports; for example, Southwest Airlines flyers have the best selection out of…

A popular San Antonio resort will soon debut a Texas-size beachfront complete with swimming, water sports and beach cabanas — and it’s going to be entirely human-made. Set to open in September, the new 2.2-acre Crystal Lagoon will be part of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, the hotel told The Points Guy,…

Have you ever wished you could have your own private cruise ship? I’ve felt that way, especially after sailing on vessels that felt overcrowded. Something special happens when you’re one of only a few passengers on board — something you can experience by staying on the ship during port days. It might sound counterintuitive, especially…

Traveling solo is one of life’s greatest adventures. Freedom, flexibility, empowerment and reflection are just some of the reasons to plan a solo trip. Over the past decade, solo travel stereotypes have evolved from gap year students backpacking the Gringo Trail in South America to trips encompassing a wide variety of travel themes, experiences and…

Some of the Air France spaces at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and some of its onboard suites smell a bit different now than they did last month. That’s because, in mid-January, the carrier introduced its first-ever signature fragrance and began using it in its La Premiere (first-class) lobby, a handful of lounge areas at…

Japanese school uniforms are more than just outfits, they’re a symbol of tradition, discipline, and identity. From the military-inspired gakuran for boys to the sailor-style fuku for girls, these uniforms have evolved while keeping their cultural roots intact. Beyond the classroom, they’ve influenced fashion, anime, and global pop culture, making them instantly recognizable worldwide. But…

Indianapolis is hot right now. In fact, the Midwestern city snagged a spot on TPG’s list of the best places in travel in 2025 thanks to a slew of exciting happenings: the April reopening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the WNBA All-Star Game in July and the 100th anniversary of the world’s largest children…

There are many advantages to adding an authorized user to a credit card account. For one, it can help the primary cardholder hit certain spending requirements and earn rewards much faster. In turn, authorized users can benefit from the primary cardholder’s credit score and length of credit history in many instances, thus improving their own…

Air Canada Aeroplan members can now set up new family points pools … again. Aeroplan introduced family points sharing in 2020, making it easier for members to redeem their rewards. However, the ability to create new family accounts was suspended in 2023 due to service misuse concerns. This didn’t affect members with existing family points…

American Airlines wants you to get on the plane earlier. Beginning May 1, the Fort Worth-based carrier will begin boarding all domestic mainline flights five minutes earlier than before. The airline shared the news with employees internally Wednesday and later confirmed the changes with TPG. Though it may seem counterintuitive, the earlier boarding times are…