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…

We may be starting a new year of travel, but flight delays and airport queues are perennial travel experiences, particularly in winter. Regardless of whether you’re dodging winter storms, peak travel seasons or holiday travel, passing through the airport as quickly as possible is always a priority. To help you do just that, let’s talk…

Could Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines eventually merge, after all? “That’s my prediction,” the CEO of a competing low-cost airline told TPG. Talks have swirled for years about the possibility of the nation’s two leading budget carriers joining forces. Spirit and Frontier explored merging in 2022, but Spirit backed out of the talks to instead…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® are two of our favorite travel credit cards at TPG. They both earn valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points, giving you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business. You’ll enjoy access to the easy-to-use Chase Travel℠ portal that allows you…

Paris is always a good idea, the saying goes, which is why I always try to get there if I’m anywhere nearby. Plus, there always seems to be a buzzworthy hotel in Paris to check out while in town. In recent years, the trendy SO/ Paris has been on my radar for this very reason….

Over the past two years, 25.6 million travelers with disabilities have taken a total of 76.9 million trips and have spent almost $50 billion on travel per year. When you add their travel companions to the equation, this group spends over $100 billion per year on travel. This data comes from a 2024 market study…

What is the best location for a cabin on a cruise ship? As a cruise writer for more than 20 years, I’ve heard that question a lot, and it’s not an easy one to answer. On any given cruise vessel, the best cabin location for one person might not be the best choice for another….