United Airlines recently unveiled new cruise benefits for MileagePlus members, who can now book cruises using miles, as well as a combination of miles and cash. With a total of 22 different cruise lines participating in the new program, there are plenty of opportunities for taking to the seas. Components of the United Cruises program include (but are not…
Lost luggage can put a damper on your trip, so today TPG Senior Points & Miles Correspondent Jason Steele offers tips on how to make sure your bags stay with you. As long as airlines have carried bags, they have lost them. And while there’s little you can do once you’ve surrendered your luggage, there are actually many…
To take advantage of Chase Sapphire Preferred’s lucrative offer of 3x points on dining on the first Friday of every month, we regularly round up the best in food and drink. With St. Patrick’s Day getting closer, many pubs will be packed with patrons with pints in hand. Though everyone feels Irish on this holiday, TPG Contributor Michele Herrmann actually reflected…
For this week’s Thursday Giveaway, we are giving away a $500 Visa Gift Card that can be used anywhere that accepts Visa meaning you could use to purchase airfare, hotel stays, or even a shopping spree, it’s your choice! To enter to win, visit our Facebook Page. Remember, when you share it on your wall, tweet it out…
Sailing from one island to another in Greece sounds like an idyllic way to spend a vacation, but when you’re pressed for time, nothing beats flying. TPG Contributor Jessica Spiegel gives us an overview of Greece’s main island groups and those islands within each that have airports. Opa! Despite how small some of the Greek islands seem, many of them…
I asked TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen to explain which airline credit card benefits are most important to help you decide what to look for when applying. When it comes to airline credit cards, there are some standard benefits that every one should have, like earning multiple miles per dollar on specific airline purchases, or giving cardholders free checked bags….
Today, Steve Gempeler and Peter Gulas at Allied Passport & Visa tip us off to some changes in the visa world! The United States charges $160 for all nationals requiring a visa to enter the country. In return, many other countries charge US citizens reciprocal prices for their own visas, and some don’t even require…
For better or worse, it’s getting easier and easier to plug in everywhere you go. Whether you need to stay connected for business or just want to stay in contact with loved ones, you’ve got options. Today, TPG Senior Points & Miles Correspondent Nick Ewen explains just what those options are. We live in a digitally connected…
I first visited the St. Regis Princeville three years ago, and I’ve been wanting to return ever since, so I was excited to spend three nights here last month on a brief (but totally worthwhile) jaunt to the Hawaiian Islands. This Starwood property sits on the northern coast of Kauai overlooking Hanalei Bay. With the roaring…
Our new “Layover Lowdown” series features airports and destinations around the world where you’re likely to be stuck between flights, offering tips on navigating and spending time in the airport, as well as some things to do if you find yourself with time to explore the nearby city. TPG International Contributor Lane Nieset takes us through Turkey’s largest airport—one of the…
