With just weeks left in 2024, travelers are tallying their status-earning achievements to lock in benefits to enjoy in 2025. You may hope to earn elite status for the first time this year or you may be chasing a higher status tier. If you’re in that boat, you might plan to get there through organic…

Editor’s note: The Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we 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 the hotel or any external entity. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY If…

Conrad Cabo might be what you called your spring break buddies back in the day, but soon it’ll be where you rally your friends for a luxe vacation in Mexico. Hilton just announced that Conrad Los Cabos is set to open in 2027, and the Baja resort already looks like one you can’t miss. Once…

As someone who frequently shops for myself, I feel it is my duty to share what I find. Your in-house TPG shopper is back with her favorites in this curated holiday gift guide. This guide includes 30 of our top picks for travel tech, luggage, gear and more. Through personal and professional travels, the TPG…

As a traveler, I’m a proud member of team carry-on. Each time I fly, whether it be for a few days or a few weeks, I strive to fit everything into a carry-on bag. There are plenty of other people who prefer to check a bag, though. Whether you’re with me on team carry-on or…

Packing for a cruise is an art form, and everyone has their favorite cruise packing hacks. I’ve scoured the internet, talked to fellow cruisers and even been known to sneak peeks inside cabins with open doors, always looking for newer or better ways to pack and manage all the stuff we need to take with…

While we love earning travel rewards here at TPG, there’s also some real value in using a cash-back credit card to earn cold, hard cash back in your pocket. There are several cards that will give you a solid 2% cash back on every single purchase you make — with hardly any effort. With these…

World of Hyatt fans will soon have a major new option for earning and burning points in Sin City. Hyatt and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas are entering into a long-term licensing agreement that will put The Venetian and The Palazzo on Hyatt booking channels and the World of Hyatt loyalty program. World of Hyatt…

It’s no secret we love traveling in premium cabins here at TPG, and there’s no better feeling than redeeming your hard-earned points and miles for top-tier luxury travel experiences. Whether you’re booking business class or first class using points and miles, it’s so rewarding to know that you paid a fraction of the cash price….

It might seem odd to think about summer travel before the winter holidays. However, now’s the ideal time to start planning your travels for 2025. This is especially true since the cruise vacation is firmly in its high-demand era. Travelers might find it challenging to secure a deal — and, in some cases, even a…