If you’re thinking about applying for the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) — formerly known as the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® — but are uncertain whether your credit score qualifies you for approval, we can help with that. Let’s look at the different factors you should consider…

World of Hyatt is known for treating its top-tier elite members especially well. I’d argue the brand is first among many when it comes to customer loyalty. As a World of Hyatt Globalist, I often get upgraded to a suite at check-in or even ahead of time. That’s why I was so surprised when I…

American Airlines is once again adding a small city to its route map. This time, the Fort Worth-based carrier will commence its first-ever service to Columbus, Mississippi, on May 5, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. American will operate once-daily flights from its megahub at Dallas Fort Worth…

Choosing a cruise ship cabin is a lot trickier than booking a hotel room. Not only do you have to think about how big a room you need and what your budget is, you have to decide if you want to pay extra for a window or private balcony, where on the ship you want…

Redeeming your hard-earned airline miles and credit card points can be confusing. If you’re traveling on popular international routes like New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), there are a multitude of airlines, cabins and taxes to be aware of. As a result, knowing which airlines offer the most…

Here at TPG, we’re all about maximizing every dollar you spend. Often, you can accomplish that by using the best credit card to enjoy the highest return for a specific purchase. But sometimes, you can go a step further. Enter “double dipping,” or the practice of earning two (or more) different types of points on…

I still remember the worst cruise ship cabin I ever had. It was on a Carnival Cruise Line ship — I can’t remember which one — and it was right in the middle of what I have come to call the “Bermuda Triangle of Bad Cabins” on Carnival ships. This is the area on those…

The Ritz Paris — one of TPG’s favorite hotels — isn’t just a famous name … even if many famous faces have passed through its revolving front door, especially during fashion week, which is currently underway in Paris. From Princess Diana to Madonna and many a fashion editor during Paris Fashion Week, the Ritz Paris…

In early 2024, Marriott replaced Suite Night Awards with Nightly Upgrade Awards. Now, you can use Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards at select properties to confirm a suite or other upgraded room type. Here’s what you need to know about Nightly Upgrade Awards, including how to earn and use them. What are Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards?…

Disney’s new Lightning Lane Premier Pass gives guests one-time access to every Lightning Lane ride in the park whenever they want. This allows them to skip the lines on popular rides without the hassle of booking specific ride times. This is the easiest method for skipping lines on popular rides because you don’t need to…