American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points are two of the most highly sought-after transferable currencies among travel enthusiasts. These points can unlock incredible redemptions in aspirational locations. Both programs offer a range of travel rewards credit cards and redemption options, including transferring points to airline and hotel partners or booking travel…

The world’s largest hotel company continues to show luxury travel is just as much about experiences as it is about high thread count and service with a smile. The Luxury Group by Marriott International and Sotheby’s this week announced plans to extend their ongoing partnership for high-end auction experiences into next year. The offering is…

Several of us TPGers were in Cape Town this fall and wanted to explore the wildlife of South Africa. Enter Uber Safari. The ride-hailing service connects visitors to Cape Town with animal exploration at Aquila Private Game Reserve about two hours away from the city. The service is offered through January and is quickly filling…

We here at TPG talk a lot about credit cards. From the best credit cards for college students to top travel rewards credit cards, it’s safe to say we’re a little bit obsessed. But what if you don’t already have credit? Some of the best opportunities available for points and miles reside in premium cards…

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For a lot of Thanksgiving travelers and hosts, there’s a mutual, perhaps unwritten, agreement: The out-of-town guests travel, and the hosts handle the cooking. For plenty of others, though, it’s not quite so straightforward. This means you’re likely to see a fellow passenger toting a turkey or pie this week while preparing to board the…

It’s officially that time of year. The temperatures are plummeting, the hot tea is flowing and flu season is here. But that’s not the only illness looming over travelers this holiday season. According to Dr. Waleed Javaid, epidemiologist and director of infection prevention and control at Mount Sinai Downtown, “Currently, there is a mix of…

“Who does laundry on a cruise?” I asked myself while looking at the list of loyalty perks afforded to me by my Diamond status with Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society program. As it turns out, I’ve spent years earning perks I wasn’t properly leveraging. I vowed that would change, starting with my most recent…

Planning a winter getaway at the last minute can be tricky to navigate, and it’s easy to think you’ll need to pay above and beyond standard prices. Flights, accommodations and activities seem to skyrocket in price the closer you get to your travel dates. Related: 11 great European destinations to visit in winter The good…

America’s second-busiest airport is getting a new nonstop flight to Taiwan. Next November, Taiwanese carrier EVA Air will launch nonstop service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to its Taipei home base, the airline said this week. The new flights will give the Star Alliance carrier a seventh U.S. gateway and a new destination…