Travels & Tours

How I used Hilton points to stay at a real Scottish castle

Did you know you can stay in a castle using hotel points? Like an actual, real-world castle where Queen Victoria once stayed, with...

Best time to apply for Hilton American Express cards based on offer history

The Hilton Honors cards from American Express come with multiple benefits for travelers interested in getting extra perks with Hilton. These cards also...

The most-exciting new airline routes of 2025 (so far)

What’s the most exciting new airline route of the year? Ask 10 different travelers and you might get 10 different opinions. The question...

Our favorite Mr & Mrs Smith hotels to book using Hyatt points

Mr & Mrs Smith is a collection of boutique and luxury hotels, most of which are otherwise independent. But, similar to how you...

The ultimate guide to Paul Gauguin Cruises, the French Polynesia cruise specialist

Is a trip to the South Pacific on your bucket list? A voyage with Paul Gauguin Cruises might be the answer. The tiny...

I have the Chase Sapphire Preferred — which card should I get next?

If you’ve spent any time around TPG, you know that the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is one of our...

This card’s welcome offer will fast-track me to United Airlines elite status

I’ve been a United Airlines flyer longer than I can remember. Growing up in Chicago, I got my MileagePlus number when I was...

‘Basic business?’ Fees on $2,500 fares may be coming. ‘Not everybody wants the full experience’

Imagine spending $2,500 or more for a lie-flat business-class ticket only to find out you have to pay extra to select your seat....

Breeze adds 5 new cities and 7 routes, fills void from Avelo’s West Coast exit

Breeze Airways announced a major West Coast expansion Thursday, bringing service to five new cities and launching seven new routes. The airline will...

First look: Amex’s brand-new Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

American Express is bringing the Centurion Lounge to Japan with the opening of its long-awaited outpost at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). The 7,500-square-foot...