If you’re planning to travel in the holiday season, now is the perfect time to start racking up points and miles for your trip. At TPG, we believe it’s never too early to start earning. If you can earn travel rewards now, you can start making your holiday season bookings early, taking advantage of more…

On the heels of The Points Guy’s first-ever “Points Battle,” we’re back with another edition — and this time we’re venturing both north and south of the equator. Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, challenged two TPG teammates to duke it out and see how they could each maximize travel benefits from their Chase…

Major hotel companies have seen the value in investing in all-inclusive resorts in recent years, refreshing a formula that once felt tired. Thanks to their efforts, these properties routinely feature fresh, modern design, fantastic restaurants and curated experiences from snorkeling excursions to guided tours of historical sites, all for one reasonable price. Now you can…

JetBlue Premier Card overview The JetBlue Premier Card is JetBlue and Barclays’ contribution to the growing premium airline cobranded card market. However, it falls short of the mark with a steep annual fee, mediocre perks and disappointing earning rates. Card rating*: ⭐⭐½ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not…

Alaska Airlines is officially a global carrier. Last week, the Seattle-based airline launched its first European service when it flew nonstop to Rome. The plane it’s using for the route is a nearly brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that its merger partner Hawaiian Airlines debuted in 2024. The aircraft features luxe private suites in business class…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is the premium travel rewards card for Chase Ultimate Rewards enthusiasts to earn valuable points and enjoy top-tier card benefits. The Sapphire Reserve’s current bonus is sky-high: New cardholders earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. This…

When life gives you lemons … install more first-class seats. At least, that’s what Delta Air Lines’ philosophy seems to be with its newest plane. Later this month, the carrier plans to launch service on an aircraft sporting one of its wildest configurations yet: a whopping 44 first-class seats. First class on this Airbus A321neo…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is currently offering its highest-public offer we’ve ever seen, where new cardholders can earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Based on TPG’s May 2026 valuation of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, that welcome bonus is worth over…

If you’ve been dreaming of surfing in Sydney or hiking around fjords in New Zealand but have yet to book a flight, there’s a new points deal that may make your decision a lot easier. For a limited time, members of American Airlines’ AAdvantage program can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible flights…

Walking into the open-air lobby of the newly minted Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort captures the essence of what many hotels aim to impart on their guests: leaving stress at the door and stepping into a state of all-encompassing relaxation. It’s fitting for a Westin, as the brand weaves an ethos of wellbeing throughout…