Some of us are into points and miles for the luxury of it all: the business-class flights with tablecloth service and the opulent hotel upgrades to stunning suites so high up your eyes might start to water. I fall into a secondary set of enthusiasts: People on a mission to see what the world has…

AvGeeks and anyone nostalgic for the yesteryears of travel will be excited to learn that they can once again fly on a plane donning the iconic livery of Pan Am. This week, tickets went on sale for a luxe safari trip to Africa operated by the new-age version of Pan American World Airways. A fixture…

Welcome back to our weekly Friday series, where we feature a reader success or mistake story. Last week, we published a mistake from a reader who lost 100,000 Avianca Lifemiles after misunderstanding the program’s expiration policy. This week, we’re turning to one of TPG’s staff members, Caroline English, TPG’s director of social media. When her…

Is relaxing on a private island one of your favorite things to do when on a cruise? Here’s the good news: One of the world’s most famous cruise line private islands just got a major upgrade. On June 1, cruise giant Carnival unveiled a massive redevelopment of Half Moon Cay — the private island in…

In a win for advocates of the global integrated payment system, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed Senate Bill 26-134 on Wednesday night, preventing a law from taking effect that could’ve upended the way both Colorado residents and its millions of visitors pay for goods and services on a daily basis. The “Payment Card Networks’ Fees”…

Getting sick on a trip, while relatively uncommon, has the potential to ruin your vacation — or worse. For some trips, staying healthy might be as simple as packing extra sunscreen. In other places, hidden threats like viruses and bacteria could make you seriously ill if you come unprepared. Plus, some countries have additional steps…

Recent deadly outbreaks of Ebola in Africa and hantavirus on a cruise ship have made headlines — but some less unusual diseases present a threat much closer to home. Some threats, like yellow fever and rabies, mainly apply to travelers visiting certain regions or participating in specific activities. Others are lurking almost everywhere. According to…

American Airlines is stepping up its food game at its airport lounges. If you’ve ever grumbled about the dining offerings inside an Admirals Club, this should be good news: The airline is promising “more complete meal offerings” served with “noticeably elevated presentation.” The changes have already rolled out across the airline’s clus. The move comes…

Here at TPG, we talk a lot about using your credit card’s benefits for things like trip delays. The peace of mind these perks can add to your trip when something goes awry is fantastic. However, before you get lulled into a false sense of security, remember that trip delay reimbursement is not automatic. You…

I’m a huge fan of using Seats.aero to find the best award availability in seconds. It has transformed how I redeem my points and miles, as I can search across multiple routes, dates and loyalty programs at once rather than spending hours trawling through airline search platforms that may or may not work properly. I…