Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is ready and willing if Southwest Airlines finalizes its much-hinted-at plan for airport lounges. That was the message from Maryland Aviation Administration Executive Director Shannetta Griffin as she stood in the light-filled central atrium of BWI’s new connector, which adds a new — and more spacious — link between…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is a natural starting point for anyone new to travel rewards, thanks to its strong bonus categories, flexible Ultimate Rewards points and solid travel protections at a reasonable annual fee. But after you’ve used it for a while, a familiar question tends to pop up: What…

Buenos Aires has a plethora of points hotels, including old favorites like the Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. However, the latest points hotel to open in Argentina’s capital comes courtesy of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio. The hotel officially began welcoming guests in June 2025 and comprises 142 rooms and suites. Although it’s in one…

It’s that time of year again — and one of the TPG Travel Team’s very favorite seasons: We get to share with you the hotels that wowed us the most in 2025. Every single year, our team of travel experts and global contributors sets off across the world to check in to some of the…

Amtrak has joined the 21st century with brand new trains now in service on key routes in the U.S. I’ve been eagerly covering and anticipating the new Amtrak next-generation train sets that are finally traveling the busy Northeast Corridor after years and years of delays. We got our first look at the trains in 2022,…

Aspirational travel — stylish hotels, great locations and memorable experiences — does not have to come with a high price tag. The World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase (see rates and fees) can make enjoying elevated travel experiences possible by turning everyday purchases into Hyatt stays around the world. I have personally had this…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to British Airways Club at a 1:1 rate, opening up worldwide redemption options when booking British Airways flights or its airline partners, including Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Here’s a step-by-step guide to transferring your Chase points to become British Airways Avios (the loyalty currency of the British…

I’m turning a new leaf. As I’ve added more premium cards to my award strategy, my wallet has expanded. Top-tier travel products have been raising annual fees and adding more statement credits throughout the year, and I’ve reached the point where it’s time to get organized. I don’t want to miss out on value because…

Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve visited about 10 times already!) One of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo is by…

So much of Europe seems to shine brightest in the summertime, at least according to the tourists who flock there during the warmest months. But true travelers know sunshine is far from the only indicator of a good time. Sometimes a misty rain or moody fog can make a destination even more magical. They also…