One of the most lavish hotel companies in the world is about to give a major boost to its exclusive mix of ultraluxury vacation rentals. Mandarin Oriental now has full ownership of its small platform of luxurious vacation rental homes, company leaders announced this week at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, France….

Business owners have unique spending patterns that sometimes make it tough to earn consistent rewards. Plus, many credit cards and charge cards for businesses have caps on earning in the most lucrative categories. Preset spending limits can also cause headaches for businesses that have higher expenditures they’d like to run through a rewards card but…

Walt Disney has countless inspirational quotes that I could have used in the headline for this story, but George Bernard Shaw’s words felt more appropriate. Many Disneyland guests, myself among them, visit partially for the familiar sense of history and nostalgia that the park offers. It was, after all, the only Disney park that Walt…

Chase’s rise to relevance in the credit card airport lounge games has been nothing short of impressive. The issuer’s take on airport lounges, dubbed the Sapphire Lounge by The Club, first opened in the U.S. in Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in 2023. The domestic network has since expanded to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA)…

Next year ushers in an important anniversary for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Founded in 1955, the resort will observe seven decades as the Happiest Place on Earth. Disney never misses a chance to celebrate, and the company just announced that it plans to mark this 70-year Disneyland milestone with a major anniversary celebration…

At TPG, we try to cross off a few destinations from our travel wish list yearly. However, finding the most economical way to get there and back is challenging. Although many TPG readers and staffers use credit card rewards for flight bookings, you might be unsure if you’re getting the best deal from your rewards….

The best cruise ship spas are so tranquil and relaxing that they might become not just your personal sanctuary at sea but also the “happy place” you visualize the next time you go to the dentist. Like most onboard spas, these Zen retreats typically feature a thermal suite with a sauna, steam room and maybe…

The Points Guy has been reporting on credit cards since 2010, helping you maximize purchases for future travel. But points and miles are a relatively new offering in the grand scheme of the history of credit cards. While credit cards haven’t always looked the way that they do now, credit has been a key financial…

Attention, Chase cardholders: If you’re already planning your 2025 travels, you may want to check to see if you’re targeted for a new promotion. This lucrative new travel promotion is offering eligible Chase cardmembers the chance to earn 10,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points when booking through the Chase Travel℠ portal. Keep reading to find out…

Starting in 2025, cruises to Mexico will cost passengers $42 more per person if they book a sailing that includes calls on any of the country’s ports. Mexico’s Senate on Dec. 3 voted to include cruisers in an already existing tourist tax if their voyages stop at even one of the country’s ports, as reported…