For weeks, I hoped the disappearance of long-haul Lufthansa First award availability through partner programs that began on June 1 was temporary. But about a month later, it still hasn’t returned — and it now appears to be the new reality. Granted, even before June 1, it was difficult to book Lufthansa First through partner…

American Airlines is bringing commercial service back to a tiny airport on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Over the weekend, American filed plans to launch nonstop service later this year from Naples, Florida. The move would give travelers in Southwest Florida an alternative airport to the region’s main hub, and mark the return of commercial service back…

Most travelers want to go somewhere to keep cool at the often sweltering end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Maybe you want to think beyond the basic beach vacation and head to the mountains or even the Southern Hemisphere, where it’s wintertime. Or, perhaps you’re looking to finally book that epic safari vacation to…

Earlier this month, Delta announced it would bring a second Delta One Lounge to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — making LAX the first airport where the airline would field two of its most exclusive clubs. On Monday, TPG got a sneak peek at the swanky new space awaiting travelers in the airport’s Terminal 2….

Beginning July 1, if you hold the American Express Platinum Card®, you’ll have the opportunity to save up to $475 through new exclusive Amex Offers, plus hundreds more on select hotel stays booked through American Express Travel®. Considering the Amex Platinum bears an $895 annual fee (see rates and fees), any opportunity to gain additional…

If you’re eligible for a Chase card, July is one of the strongest times we’ve seen to apply, as four cards are offering either their best-ever bonus or a match to a previous high. Whether you’re after flexible travel rewards, premium travel perks or cash back for your business, there’s likely an offer that fits…

In Turks and Caicos, there’s a wave of new hotels open or hotels under construction, from a luxurious new Marriott Bonvoy resort to the first World of Hyatt property that’s currently in the works. Up next? New nonstop flights from one of the busiest airports in the U.S. Over the weekend, United Airlines filed plans…

Fans of Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea now have a decision to make that’s tougher than choosing between an Eastern or Western Caribbean cruise for their next getaway. Should they sign up for the Royal ONE™ Visa Signature® credit card or the Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® credit card to earn points toward cruise…

Despite dramatically higher travel prices, families are still heading to airports and roads in force this summer. The cost of airfare, hotels and attractions is higher, but that has not dissuaded most families from traveling — they’re simply traveling differently. A new survey commissioned by TPG and conducted by YouGov found that 63% of parents…

As the U.S. gears up for its semiquincentennial (say that five times fast) birthday this summer, here at TPG, we’re preparing to celebrate by hitting the road to discover every red, white and blue nook and cranny of our fine country. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, we found some amazing hotels from “sea to…