Los Angeles has a dizzying array of accommodation options, from budget motels to ultraluxury hotels. The sprawling metropolis of more than 500 square miles can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor like myself to select the perfect location, noting the beachfront neighborhoods can easily be an hour’s drive from downtown, thanks to LA’s notoriously bad…

Citi Strata Premier Card overview The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees) is an under-the-radar gem with a phenomenal range of bonus categories. While the card isn’t as strong on the redemption side as similar offerings from Chase or Amex, the ability to earn 3 points per dollar on eligible travel and dining…

Whether you’re an avid ocean cruiser or you stick to vacations on land, you might be curious about booking a river cruise. This type of on-the-water journey is decidedly unique, with several appealing aspects that differentiate it from an ocean voyage. For one thing, vessels are generally smaller, meaning that passengers generally top out in…

Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) will soon get its second nonstop connection to Amman, Jordan. Royal Jordanian announced on Wednesday that it would add flights from IAD to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) beginning on March 23, 2025. The Jordanian flag carrier will operate the new route on a twice-weekly basis with departures on…

Colder weather might have you dreaming of a beach escape, but winter is Europe’s hidden gem season. Many European cities go all-out for the holidays, and the magic doesn’t disappear once the decorations come down. From January through March, you’ll still find plenty of spots worth visiting — without the summer crowds. And, since it’s…

All-business-class airline La Compagnie is back with its “Blue Friday” promotion, offering discounted round-trip flights from New York City to Paris; Nice, France; and Milan starting at $2,200. Flights are on sale Thursday through Monday for travel through April 30, 2025. There’s availability over Christmas and New Year’s, among other peak travel periods. Deal basics…

Last night, Disney Cruise Line christened its newest ship, the 4,000-passenger Disney Treasure, at a glittering ceremony at Manhattan’s Pier 66, complete with a drone show and live performance by Jordin Sparks, singing the ship’s anthem. Today, TPG got a sneak preview of the ship and tried out its highly anticipated new spaces, including the…

Editor’s Note: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa provided a complimentary stay so that TPG could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by Marriott, the hotel or any other external entity. Luxury resorts are…

The Credit Card Competition Act will remain stalled into the start of the 119th Congress in January, based on Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Senate Bill 1838 would require credit card-issuing banks to offer a minimum of two networks for merchants processing electronic credit card transactions, prohibiting Visa and Mastercard from acting…

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are almost upon us, and if you’re anything like us, you likely already have a few items on your Amazon watch list. While the actual sales are yet to officially begin, we’re already seeing a smattering of price drops across various items on Amazon and other retailers (not to…