Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable reward currencies you can have in your wallet. Aside from possibly earning 1 to 8 points per dollar spent on select Chase-branded credit cards, you can maximize their value by transferring your hard-earned Ultimate Rewards points to one of the issuer’s 13 airline and hotel…

Among North America’s best-known national parks, Glacier Bay is a bit of an outlier. Unlike Yellowstone or Yosemite, you can’t visit Glacier Bay on a road trip. There are no roads leading into the park, and the only way to reach it is by small plane, boat or ship. There’s also little infrastructure within the…

The joys of an airport lounge are even better when shared. From complimentary food and drinks to premium amenities like showers and quiet rooms, lounges are a reprieve from chaotic terminals and hurried travelers. If you’re traveling with a companion, it’s likely you’d want them to join you when you visit. While many rewards cards…

It’s one of the best sweet spots in the world of points and miles: You can book Japan Airlines business or first class using miles from the frequent flyer programs of its U.S. partners, like American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. It’s a redemption that has plenty of nostalgia for me, too. Japan Airlines was my…

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost…

Although not as popular as the “big three” Alaska ports — Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway — Sitka is an adventure in its own right. Located on the rugged shores of Baranof Island, Sitka is attracting more cruise ships than ever before, thanks to its brand-new Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal that can accommodate up to two…

Not long ago, most travelers were offline outside their home country whenever they weren’t on a hotel or public Wi-Fi network. But having a reliable cellphone connection while traveling outside the U.S. has become increasingly important to many travelers. Here at TPG, we frequently field questions about the best international phone plans. However, many travelers…

Bay Area travelers will have a new flight option to Europe next summer. LOT Polish Airlines is set to debut a new nonstop between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and its Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) hub May 6, 2026. Flights will operate four days a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays with a Boeing…

Most frequent travelers can benefit from a premium credit card like the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. However, the steep annual fees mean it’s important to carefully consider how useful the card’s perks will be for you. The Venture X is easier to justify than many other cards at its level since it…

Last Monday, a TPG reader arrived in Toronto, expecting to spend the next four days at a cute boutique hotel, The Slate, in the Entertainment District. But when she arrived at the property, which was operated by Sonder, she was shocked to be greeted by locked doors — and an eviction notice. The notice announced…