Is there a better time than summer? Some may argue yes, but for many, the sun, the heat and the carefree spirit of the season make for the happiest of months. It’s a time when families can more easily gather to spend quality time together, festivals and fairs fill city streets, and folks crisscross the…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) has long been one of our favorite travel cards at TPG. For a $95 annual fee, the Sapphire Preferred delivers outsize value in the form of solid benefits and valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points. With its recent refresh, the Sapphire Preferred added more bonus categories. Now,…

The striking, craggy coastline of Maine’s Acadia National Park has been an enticing destination for travelers since it was first declared a national park in the summer of 1916. On Mount Desert Island, three hours up the coast from Portland, deep cobalt waters crash in foamy waves against granite cliffs and mist-shrouded beaches. The great…

Whether you’re ordering everyday essentials from Amazon, refreshing your wardrobe or hunting for the best deals during major sales events like Prime Day, Target Circle Deal Days and Walmart Deals, using the right credit card can help you earn valuable points, miles or cash back on purchases you’re already making. Some cards even offer perks…

Chase credit cards have always held a special place in my heart — and my wallet. My very first credit card, the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), was a Chase product, and it introduced me to the world of points and miles. I’ll never forget how it felt to redeem miles I’d earned…

Texas Hill Country isn’t technically Delta Air Lines country. But the state’s capital city sure is starting to look more like it. Delta on Friday announced it’s adding another route from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Starting this fall, the Atlanta-based carrier will launch nonstop service to San Jose, California. It’ll be Delta’s second Bay…

If you’re a fan of camping but not looking to sacrifice anything on the comfort front, glamping — or glamorous camping — might be the travel experience you should book this summer. Glamping allows you to enjoy outdoor activities (think swimming, biking and boating) and sleep comfortably in the great outdoors. Most resorts consist of…

We’ve brought back our popular reader success and mistake stories here at TPG to both celebrate your wins and learn from your errors. This week’s success story is from reader Karina S., whose careful planning ensured she was financially and medically covered during a recent remote emergency in the Himalayas. What happened? In her previous…

Delta Air Lines has brought back a way to get a boost toward status. Delta is again offering Delta SkyMiles members another path to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars toward elite status via spending on some of its travel extras. You can earn 1 MQD per base dollar spent on hotel bookings, vacation rentals and car…

What’s the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship? It might seem like a strange question to ask, but it’s something that matters if you’re in the market for a Royal Caribbean cruise. The newest Royal Caribbean ship is typically also the Royal Caribbean ship with the most bells and whistles and the most up-to-date cabins, restaurants,…