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…

Looking to travel to Europe? Is an island vacation on your bucket list? Want to finally make that dream trip a reality? If so, there’s good news: For a limited time, eligible American Express Membership Rewards® card members can receive a 40% bonus when transferring points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Usually, cardholders can transfer…

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. American Airlines and Citi have announced the extension of their longstanding cobranded partnership for the next decade. The partnership, which has lasted over 37 years, will see Citi become the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage cobranded card portfolio starting 2026. In announcing the 10-year extension, American Airlines CEO Robert…

If you’re an avid points and miles traveler, you may have multiple premium credit cards in your wallet. This is for a good reason: these cards tend to have excellent perks that can make your travel experience more enjoyable. That said, some of these cards may have overlapping benefits, like Global Entry statement credits, lounge…

There’s a unique credit card that you might not have heard of that could be an interesting way to leverage the equity in your home to reduce your interest rates and earn rewards. The Aven Visa Credit Card is an innovative financial solution that rewards you with a lower cost of capital for having built…

Hawaiian Airlines is ending service on one of its newest routes. The Honolulu-based airline will cease flying between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on March 26, 2025, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. This 3,764-mile route from Austin to HNL was launched…