Chase Ultimate Rewards points are a favorite currency among the TPG staff, partly because you can transfer them to a variety of airline and hotel partners. I often transfer my points to Southwest Rapid Rewards, where I can redeem them for award tickets to destinations in North America, Central America
Virgin Atlantic is out with some of its biggest passenger experience upgrades yet. The U.K.-based airline will soon offer free fleetwide Starlink Wi-Fi, more premium seats, a long-overdue cabin retrofit and much more. The upgrades were announced on Tuesday night in London at an experiential event open to select frequent
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most useful and valuable currencies you can collect. If you could translate Chase points to dollars, they’d be worth 2.05 cents each based on TPG’s July 2025 valuations —
Fall travel promises everything from shoulder season savings to spectacular foliage, but if those aren’t reasons enough to book a trip, World of Hyatt just added one more. Members can save up to 25% and enjoy free breakfast on eligible stays in Europe, Africa and the Middle East this fall. Here
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420194889″] Often, when you use points to stay at a hotel in a popular international city such as Dublin, you have to make choices. Do you want a hotel in a walkable location? Do you want an upscale design and desirable amenities? Do you also want to pay
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi cardholders can redeem their Citi ThankYou Rewards points for gift cards or bookings through the Citi Travel portal. However, if you’re looking to maximize your hard-earned points, we recommend transferring your Citi
Taiwan’s China Airlines is eyeing significant U.S. expansion as it takes delivery of new long-haul jets in the coming years. The SkyTeam Alliance carrier is considering adding Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) to its map, Chen Han-Ming, president of
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Amid multiple changes to the [applyLink pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”Chase Sapphire Reserve®”] (see [termsConditions pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]) in its recent refresh, a marquee benefit remained unchanged: its $300 annual travel credit. Unlike similar perks on competing cards,
Passengers departing from some U.S. airports may soon be able to leave their shoes on at security checkpoints — whether they have TSA PreCheck access or not. The Transportation Security Administration is beginning to phase out its long-standing policy that required most travelers to remove their shoes for security screening,
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. IHG One Rewards isn’t as well-loved in the points and miles community as programs like Hilton Honors and World of Hyatt. But IHG hotels and resorts are available in many destinations, and it’s easy to get
American Express is once again flexing its muscle as the leader in credit card-branded airport lounges with yet another new location coming soon. This time, it’s Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which will soon be home to a Centurion Lounge. Amex announced on Tuesday that it would open its 29th Centurion
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420194887″] Some 100 miles south of mainland Greece, there’s an alluring new island oasis to dispose of your stress — and your stash of Marriott Bonvoy points, too. Last month, the JW Marriott in Crete began welcoming guests to its 160-room hillside resort that hugs the Aegean coastline,
