Lately, I’ve developed a love-hate relationship with cherry blossom season. I love the canopy of delicate pink blooms at cherry blossom-viewing spots around the globe. But the hordes of fellow flower lovers jostling to get the perfect picnic spot or selfie? Not so much. So this year, I started searching for other spring flower moments…

If you’re a business owner looking to earn Membership Rewards points in popular bonus categories, the American Express® Business Gold Card is an excellent option. In addition to its advantageous point-earning opportunities, the card offers solid statement credits and an exceptional welcome offer — all in exchange for a $375 annual fee (see rates and…

If you’ve been eyeing a luxury glamping trip this summer, this promotion could help you earn a sizable stash of World of Hyatt points in the process. Cardholders with the World of Hyatt Credit Card (see rates and fees) can earn up to 100,000 points on eligible stays at Under Canvas locations and select affiliated…

March was an interesting month for hotels, especially those with loyalty programs. Now, as spring weather starts to set in (praise!) let’s look back at some of the major hotel news that happened last month — and the smaller stories that I still think you, our incredible TPG readers, need to know about. Last month,…

The big day has arrived for United Airlines’ MileagePlus program. April 2 will go down on this year’s calendar as perhaps the most significant day of 2026 for frequent United flyers. Specifically, it’s the day that sweeping changes to the carrier’s MileagePlus program officially take effect. These are the changes the airline first announced back…

Chase’s long-running partnership with Lyft is getting an upgrade. Southwest Airlines cardholders can now earn up to 5 points per dollar spent on Lyft rides (through Dec. 31, 2027). Even better, this perk is effortless. Unlike with other Chase cards that earn bonus points on Lyft, no activation is required for this benefit. All you…

Great news for Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) cardholders: You can now unlock a new hotel elite status benefit. Following last year’s announcement, eligible Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) cardholders who meet annual spending thresholds can now earn World of Hyatt Explorist status — Hyatt’s…

Security wait times seem to be improving rapidly at many airports across the country, a day after Transportation Security Administration officers started getting paid for the first time in weeks. If you’re traveling in the coming days, things may not be perfect — and you may still want to err on the side of getting…

The month of May is an ideal time to take a vacation. April’s fickle rains are gone, the sun steadily shines longer every day, the weather is warming up and, best of all, summer prices haven’t kicked into effect yet. As the gateway to summer, May also brings the opening of parks and beaches in…

In the heart of one of Osaka’s most vibrant districts, Marriott opened the 256-room Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi on Tuesday, offering a new way to stay in this beautiful Japanese city with points. The property, which marks the first Series by Marriott hotel in Japan, sits within walking distance of the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, the…