March 06, 2015
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Comparing Domestic Business and First Class: United Airlines

Today, TPG Contributor Richard Kerr examines the value of United Airlines’ First and Business class products. When it comes to premium classes on domestic flights, not all products are created equal. This post kicks off a series that compares the premium offerings on major domestic airlines. I’ll present an overview of each carrier’s domestic First and Business class products, and analyze the…
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March 06, 2015
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United MileagePlus Offers Cruise Redemption Options

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…
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March 06, 2015
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How to (Almost) Never Lose Your Luggage Again

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…
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March 06, 2015
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12 Best Irish Pubs Across America

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…
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March 05, 2015
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Flying Direct to Greek Islands

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…
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March 05, 2015
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13 Benefits Every Airline Credit Card Should Have

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….
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March 05, 2015
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How to Stay Connected While Traveling: Phones, WiFi, & More

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…
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March 04, 2015
Hotel Review: St. Regis Princeville on Kauai

Hotel Review: St. Regis Princeville on Kauai

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…
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