Loyalty programs are a huge moneymaker for airlines and hotel companies because they have many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points directly to travelers. By selling points and miles, programs can get an immediate cash injection as travelers prepay for future travel. However, it generally only makes…

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At the beginning of the year, TPG shared its list of the most exciting hotels set to open in 2024, and those properties spanned from New Jersey to the Seychelles. One of these hotly anticipated hotels, which sits on a stunning stretch of California coastline, has shared new renderings of the property ahead of its…

As a frequent United flyer to Europe, I spend a lot of time inside Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal C. Because United is the terminal’s sole occupant, the lounge options are limited to United Clubs and the Polaris Lounge, with no Priority Pass options. Want more aviation news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly…

Honky-tonks, hot chicken and music-filled streets are three popular reasons to visit Nashville — but these days, Music City offers so much more. It has an incredible music scene that reaches far beyond the country genre, fabulous food that’s way more than just barbecue and must-visit museums that range from an art museum to the…

Whether you want to pack light for a longer cruise or you’re traveling with little ones who tend to be a bit messy, you might need to wash clothes during your cruise vacation. Some cruise lines offer self-service launderette facilities for guests to do their own laundry. They often include two or three washers and…

While I might be one of TPG’s hotel reporters, I still consider myself an AvGeek with an appreciation for the flight service of yesteryear — even if I did come of age at a time when bags of mini pretzels were considered an inflight luxury. Chateaubriand sliced seatside aboard Pan Am first class, TWA napkins…

Do cruise ships have Wi-Fi? Yes, but internet access on cruise ships is both better and worse than you might expect. If you’re headed on a cruise vacation and want to stay in touch with family and friends — or stream movies and music on board the ship — it is possible to stay fully…

“And the sexiest new nonstop route of the year is … “ No, that wasn’t an obscure part of the Oscars you missed last month. Instead, that phrase was uttered ahead of an honor given out at the 2024 Cranky Network Awards — something you might liken to the Oscars of airline route planning. The…