There was a time when traveling to Antarctica meant roughing it a bit. Many of the adventure travel companies that pioneered tourist trips to the White Continent initially used relatively spartan, sometimes repurposed ships to get people there. But those days are long gone. Now you can travel to the world’s most remote destination in…

Every year, TPG’s team of travel experts sits down to assess which hotels will open over the coming year — and we’re thrilled to report that 2026 will bring some incredible additions to the hospitality world, many of which will be bookable on points via your favorite hotel loyalty program, or eventually using one of…

Attention, Bank of America account holders: On May 27, the issuer will launch a new loyalty program called BofA Rewards. And unlike the current Preferred Rewards® program, the new program won’t require members to maintain a minimum balance to join. While the move puts rewards within reach for millions of additional customers, some current program…

If you’re a heavy packer, American Airlines will soon charge you more — unless you plan ahead. The airline on Wednesday announced it’s raising fees for passengers’ second checked bag … that is, if they wait until they arrive at the airport to pay. Going forward, bag No. 2 will cost customers $50 at the…

There’s no shortage of great perks you can get with a travel credit card, especially with several solid options currently on the market. Premium travel cards can shield you from risks with travel and rental car insurance and provide benefits like airport lounge access and travel-focused annual statement credits. If you’re curious about some of…

After a long, gray winter, few things can lift my mood like seeing the first pink cherry blossoms of spring fill the sky. I’m especially lucky. Some of the best buds on the East Coast bloom near me at Branch Brook Park in Newark (yes, that Newark). More than 5,000 trees create a cotton-candy skyline…

If you’re all in on Bilt Rewards, you’ll want to take note of the Bilt Dining program. Bilt Dining works like many other dining rewards programs, offering Bilt Points to members when they use an enrolled card to pay at participating restaurants. Bilt Dining has rapidly expanded to more than 20,000 restaurants across the U.S….

The Chase Ultimate Rewards program is offering a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club program until Feb. 28, which means every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer becomes 1,400 Virgin points. Chase points must be transferred in multiples of 1,000, with a minimum of 1,000 points. If you’re new to Virgin Atlantic Flying…

Planning a trip to Antarctica? The first thing you need to do is decide on how you want to get there. The vast majority of people who travel to the White Continent reach it on a cruise vessel that departs from South America. Such trips typically start with a two-day crossing of the notoriously rough…

When it comes time to apply for your first (or fifth) travel rewards card, don’t ignore the American Express® Gold Card. The Amex Gold has popular bonus categories, such as dining at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets, and earns valuable American Express Membership Rewards points. And its $325 annual fee (see rates and fees) can be…