With the holiday season officially here, you may be wondering what to get that special someone in your life. While some people prefer unwrapping physical presents, others — such as many of the writers here at TPG — enjoy gifting and receiving vacations. Yes, giving the gift of travel may sound a bit complicated, but…

Virgin Atlantic offers three different cabins on its aircraft: economy, Premium (premium economy) and Upper Class (business class). But did you know its economy cabin offers three very different fare types? What are the differences, and which should you choose? Related: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: How to earn and redeem points for maximum value Virgin…

My best friend and I have been huge fans of Adele since we were 13. So, when tickets to her Las Vegas residency went on sale, we promised each other that we’d go to the show no matter what — even if it meant sleeping overnight at the airport to avoid the steep Las Vegas…

With lounge access, built-in credits and many travel perks, The Platinum Card® from American Express is ideal for frequent travelers. The card also has various lifestyle benefits that increase its worth and offset the sting of the annual fee. For instance, you can get up to $100 in Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit awarded every…

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday deals have been coming in thick and fast for the last few weeks — you may have already spotted some of our round-ups of the best early deals.Tomorrow, however, marks the first official day of sales with many more deals set to be announced. Whether you have your…

Opening a theme park at the literal top of a mountain may not sound like a good idea, but in fact, that was just the case when the Land of Oz debuted in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, in 1970. Sitting at an elevation of 5,506 feet, the “Wizard of Oz”-themed park was initially created to…

If you’re traveling to the Maldives soon, prepare for some added costs. Beginning Dec. 1, foreign travelers will have to pay anywhere from $40 up to $720 more in airport taxes and fees — depending on the class they fly — to leave the South Asian archipelago by air. The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA)…

American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points are two of the most highly sought-after transferable currencies among travel enthusiasts. These points can unlock incredible redemptions in aspirational locations. Both programs offer a range of travel rewards credit cards and redemption options, including transferring points to airline and hotel partners or booking travel…

The world’s largest hotel company continues to show luxury travel is just as much about experiences as it is about high thread count and service with a smile. The Luxury Group by Marriott International and Sotheby’s this week announced plans to extend their ongoing partnership for high-end auction experiences into next year. The offering is…

Several of us TPGers were in Cape Town this fall and wanted to explore the wildlife of South Africa. Enter Uber Safari. The ride-hailing service connects visitors to Cape Town with animal exploration at Aquila Private Game Reserve about two hours away from the city. The service is offered through January and is quickly filling…