Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Applying for a premium credit card is an important financial decision, but it doesn’t have to be costly. Some of the top travel rewards credit cards currently offer waived annual fees alongside generous new account bonuses in the first year. Today we take a look at cards…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. At TPG, it may go without saying that we believe everyone should have a credit card. But of course, not everyone is eligible to get a credit card. When you apply for one, you must meet certain requirements like age and income level to be approved. But…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Is a Royal Caribbean cruise on your bucket list? You’ll find no shortage of options when it comes time to pick an itinerary. The world’s biggest cruise line by passenger capacity offers voyages in almost every corner of the world, from the Caribbean to the…
Points and miles enthusiasts know that earning and keeping an excellent credit score is an essential part of a successful, ongoing credit card rewards strategy. Good credit is key if you want to be in the best position possible to qualify for future sign-up bonuses, premium credit cards and more. One smart way to protect your credit scores (and…
We know if there’s one thing TPG readers love, it’s free breakfast. And for elite Hilton Honors members, it’s a very important perk. But a recent change to the terms and conditions on Hilton’s website has people wondering if change is in the air outside the U.S. Last year, Hilton moved away from offering the complimentary continental breakfast benefit…
As personally fulfilling as travel can be, it can come with its fair share of hiccups. Frequent travelers develop a specific routine that works for them. While some might raise an eyebrow at my three-outfit red-eye ritual (more on that later), it works for me. But what are the best travel tips out there? Today, readers and staffers weigh…
You might be stuck in a winter storm this Christmas weekend, but you don’t have to spend the rest of the holidays trapped in the cold — using points and miles can land you a last-minute vacation at a bargain. Here at TPG, we even teach our own to maximize their points and miles as much as possible in…
To bring in the holidays, Emirates has increased its award rates again. Unfortunately, this isn’t the only bad news Emirates has rolled out on the award travel front this year. In 2022 alone, we’ve written the following stories about Emirates Skywards award pricing changes and increased fuel surcharges: Feb. 2, 2022: Emirates Skywards devalues again by raising one-way business-class award…
This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Hotel chains and car rental companies have had loyalty programs for decades, encouraging travelers to earn free hotel nights and car rental days. However, you might not be aware that many hotel and rental car companies allow you to earn a different type of currency: airline miles. Hotel…
Thousands Take Part in Hong Kong Cyclothon.
