American Express Membership Rewards points are often most valuable when transferred to airline and hotel partners, but that’s not the only way to use them. The American Express Travel portal gives cardmembers a simpler option: booking flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises directly through Amex using points, cash or a mix of both. Depending on…

Travelers flying Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) have a new way to skip the dreaded Transportation Security Administration queues. Beginning June 1, mobility company Landline and BOS operator Massport will open a new remote terminal in Framingham, Massachusetts — a suburb west of Boston — with hourly buses…

With the U.S. set to mark its Semiquincentennial (250th birthday) in July, 2026 is a great year for travelers to explore all this country has to offer. And Hilton Honors is giving you a chance to do just that. In honor of America 250, the hotel loyalty program is offering a dozen unique road trip…

Let’s be honest: Airport hotels can be a mixed bag. First, they’re not necessarily places you want to be. Whether you’re coming or going, they’re a means to an end rather than the destination itself. Sometimes we find ourselves at airport hotels by choice, like to catch some sleep before an early morning flight. And…

The world of credit cards can seem overwhelming when you’re just starting. But if you want to move on from your cash-back card (or even a student card), you’re in the right place. The right starter travel card can offer much more rewarding perks. With so much information and so many options, how do you…

With a whitewashed facade, granite cliffs and carved into a natural fjord, Marriott Bonvoy fans now have a new and exciting property to enjoy in Italy. After a soft opening in 2025, the W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu has officially opened its doors in recent weeks, welcoming guests to its 157 rooms and suites along…

Multiple times this past week, I received a very exciting notification in my inbox: I’d earned a future flight credit … with almost no work on my part. Here’s why that happened and how you can get in on it, too. First, some background on why this matters now more than ever. It’s no secret…

Believe it or not, the American Express® Gold Card turns 60 this year. To celebrate, Amex is rolling out a range of limited-time perks and targeted Amex Offers for eligible cardmembers. These deals are a great way to help offset the card’s $325 annual fee (see rates and fees). Since offers vary by account, our…

We’ve brought back our popular reader success and mistake stories here at TPG to both celebrate your wins and learn from your errors. This week’s mistake story is from reader Heather H., who tried to take advantage of a valuable hotel-booking perk offered by the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), but a simple…

Cruise travelers finally have a more premium credit card that offers valuable cruise perks and redemption options. The Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® credit card is a new cobranded credit card for fans of the three Royal Caribbean Group cruise lines: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea. It offers high earning rates on both cruises…