Many of us at TPG love the American Express® Gold Card, as it is one of the best rewards cards for dining and spending at U.S. supermarkets. The card also features multiple statement credits related to dining services and restaurants for a $325 annual fee (see rates and fees). Let’s take a look at why…

Hotel credit cards come in many shapes and sizes, proverbially speaking. You can splurge on ultra-premium high-annual-fee cards loaded with perks or find options charging less than $100. These cards can be a fantastic addition to any traveler’s wallet, whether you’re frequently on the go or hoping to save up some points for your annual…

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) CEO Christina Cassotis is keeping her promise to travelers that they will enjoy the airport’s spacious new terminal by Thanksgiving. The airport has set an opening date of Tuesday, Nov. 18 — just over a week before the holiday — for the new $1.7 billion terminal. “This is a new day…

The vast majority of Alaska cruises stop in this engaging little city that offers among the greatest variety of attractions and experiences of any Inside Passage port. Nestled among the towering mountains and dramatic glaciers of the Tongass National Forest and set along the icy, deep waters of the Gastineau Channel, Juneau feels both wildly…

An Alaska cruise is the adventure of a lifetime, offering the promise of frontier towns, impeccable scenery, cold beer, fresh seafood and a world of adventure to enjoy ashore. If you’re cruising on a big ship, chances are good you’ll be stopping at the “Big Three” ports: Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska. But there are…

How much will your next flight or hotel stay redemption cost? Well, that depends on whether your program of choice uses dynamic pricing or more traditional (published) award charts. Frequent flyer programs have been around for more than four decades, but recent years have seen a notable shift in how award tickets and hotel stays…

With just two months left in 2025, time is running out to qualify (or requalify) for Delta elite status. If you have not done so already, check your elite qualification metrics, tally up your travel for the rest of the year and see where that puts you in terms of elite status for next year….

The premium American Express Platinum Card® sits near the top of our list of the best rewards cards. With its $895 annual fee (see rates and fees), the card is loaded with lifestyle and travel perks. Many of these lifestyle perks are centered around fitness. One such benefit includes the up to $300 annual Equinox…

If you’re always bringing in Amazon orders, you may consider joining the ranks of TPGers who have the Prime Visa (see rates and fees). The Prime Visa is Amazon’s flagship credit card issued by Chase. It’s beloved by TPG staffers and readers alike thanks to its unmatched cash-back earnings on Amazon purchases. The Prime Visa…

Sixt Rent a Car launched a new loyalty program for U.S.-based residents, known as Sixt One. The updated program has switched to a spending-based model, which now features a new points-earning structure, updated elite status tiers and the ability to redeem your points for car rentals. With over 2,200 locations (80 in the U.S.) in…