Even before Carnival announced plans for a complete overhaul of its loyalty program to take effect later this year, it was criticized for having one of the weakest big-ship cruise line programs. Unlike rival Royal Caribbean, Carnival’s loyalty program (currently called the VIFP Club and soon to be renamed Carnival Rewards) has never offered its…

American Airlines will soon have a new partner in the South Pacific. Over the weekend, the Oneworld alliance announced that Philippine Airlines will soon become its newest member. The move will see the airline, based in Manila, become a full-fledged alliance partner of American and more than a dozen other global airlines — like British…

These days, premium travel cards are packed with statement credits designed to offset sky-high annual fees. As someone focused on real-world value, I’m not interested in how many statement credits I can access — I want to know how many of them I’ll actually use. The American Express Platinum Card® and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®…

For years, Choice Privileges has been one of the best-value ways to book hotels in Japan with points. The program has offered relatively inexpensive yet centrally located award options, making it my go-to loyalty program when visiting Japan. In the past four years, I’ve redeemed Choice points for 45 nights, including 37 nights in Japan….

Don’t let Central Florida’s steamy weather stop you from visiting Walt Disney World in the summer. There is no denying it can get hot, humid and steamy in the summer months, but that’s what hotel pools and water parks are for. Temperatures aside, summer is one of the best times to visit Disney World thanks…

Southwest Airlines is getting ready to switch on high-speed Starlink inflight connectivity. The first aircraft equipped with the free and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, a Boeing 737-800, will enter service by the end of June, Southwest chief customer and brand officer Tony Roach said at an industry conference this weekend. It’s a major step forward for the…

Time is running out to earn the best-ever welcome offer on the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). The offer is scheduled to end June 15 at 9 a.m. EDT, leaving eligible applicants only a short time to earn the largest publicly available bonus we’ve ever seen on the card. Last chance: Apply…

Along with the regular deals, sweet spots and earning and redemption advice we publish on our site and social media channels every day, TPG has been working hard behind the scenes to find exclusive deals for our subscribers you won’t find anywhere else. How good are these deals? New subscribers to our TPG Daily newsletter…

As someone who flies almost weekly, choosing the right card for airfare purchases matters to me. The card that earns the most points isn’t always the one I reach for. I tend to prioritize travel protections and the ability to deal directly with an airline when something goes wrong. That’s especially true now that credit…

Peru is a country of jaw-dropping landscapes, but I didn’t come for the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. I came for Lima, a vibrant city that’s home to 11 million people. On my first evening in town, standing on the Malecón pedestrian boardwalk above the Costa Verde cliffs, I watched as the Pacific turned…