Waldorf Astoria’s New York City revival is just the beginning for Hilton’s planned luxe 2025

“Will it or won’t it reopen?” hotel cynics have been wondering about Waldorf Astoria New York for years. (Not me, of course. I’m an eternal optimist who always thought it was coming back. Cough.) But now, the Waldorf Astoria New York finally has a clear path to reopening day. The storied, ultraluxury hotel is now…

Instacart Mastercard review: Full details

Instacart Mastercard overview The Instacart Mastercard® earns highly on more than just Instacart purchases and provides more benefits than typical for a card without an annual fee. However, its bonus categories require making purchases in specific ways that may not appeal to everyone. These restrictions are unlikely to convince those not already loyal to Instacart…

Exchange your expiring airline perks and hotel upgrades — here’s how

In the spirit of holiday giving, we want to know: Do you have an unused airline upgrade, drink voucher, lounge pass or another travel benefit you won’t be using that you could share with a fellow TPG reader before it expires? We recommend first offering your expiring certificates and other perks to family members, co-workers…

11 unexpected winter vacation ideas for a warm getaway

Are you craving the sensation of winter sun on your skin amid the slowly dropping temperatures in the United States? A few obvious holiday destinations may spring to mind. Mexico, Florida, the Maldives and Dubai are all classics for a reason, delivering scorching temperatures throughout the shivering depths of December and January. But that also…

MSC World Europa cruise ship review: A top pick for megaresort lovers

Call it the most spectacular megaship that most Americans don’t know exists. Unveiled just two years ago, MSC World Europa is massive on a scale rarely seen in the cruise world. At 215,863 gross tons, it’s only a tad smaller than the ships in Royal Caribbean’s iconic Oasis Class series, which for years have dominated…

Over $4,000 in value: Why I made the Amex Platinum my first-ever premium card

Confession: I work at The Points Guy and know almost nothing about points and miles. Sure, I’ve flown with just about every well-known airline and stayed with nearly every mainstream hotel chain you can think of, but for the most part, I was a bargain traveler hunting for the lowest price, brand loyalty be darned….