Among cruise fans, there’s a saying that there’s no bad cabin on a cruise ship. If you’re lucky enough to find yourself on a cruise, in any sort of cabin — even the smallest, least amenity-filled cabin — it’s all good.That said, some cruise cabins definitely are better than others. And, if money is no object, it’s not hard to find some truly stupendous cabins out there in the cruise world....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.United Airlines has an interesting promotion that will be great for newbies to the points and miles game, as well as those of you who haven’t taken advantage of earning opportunities through UA’s partners in recent months.United’s MileagePlus program has always featured pretty decent earning partnerships with major brands. But now through November 20, 2015, if you purchase from any partner you haven’t used in the last 12 months, you’ll earn 30% more miles up to a maximum of 25,000 miles....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers here - American Express® Business Gold CardTPG reader Kevin asks:“I recently applied for an American Express small business credit card and I have to reach the $10,000 minimum spend in several months. I’ve read your post on clever ways to reach the minimum spend bonus, but I’m unclear on if the strategy differs on personal or small business cards....
As TPG’s senior travel reporter, I’ve spent the last six months researching, writing and experiencing – in real-time – what it’s like traveling and living during the COVID-19 pandemic.I deleted most of my travel and networking apps from my iPhone in early March 2020, convinced that I wouldn’t use them any time soon. Keeping a hotel or cheap flights app on my phone didn’t make much sense while quarantined in my New York City apartment with no travel plans in sight....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.When you’re opening a new travel rewards credit card, timing isn’t usually the most important factor (once you’ve made sure you’re getting the highest bonus offer available). However, when it comes time to close, downgrade or product change a credit card, you’ll want to time this action to get yourself the most benefits while minimizing the fees you need to pay....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.While the 100% bonus on shared/transferred miles US Airways offered last October was something to consider since it meant you could essentially buy miles at 1.1 cents each, the airline is currently offering a less-thrilling 50% bonus on shared miles that equates to spending about 2.3 cents per mile.You don’t have to register for this, just go to the Share Miles page and you’ll see the bonus is automatically offered....
Business travelers who live in the Northeast recognize the convenience of Amtrak Acela service between Boston and New York, as well as between New York and Washington, D.C.The train may not always be the cheapest option. However, it has the advantage of dropping you right in the center of each city along the Acela line.For New York City specifically, popping up at Penn Station versus LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) can save you hours you would otherwise spend stuck in traffic and airport security lines at certain times of the day....
American Airlines is making some big adjustments to its long-haul network.The Texas-based carrier gave an update on its international route strategy on Thursday afternoon in an internal memo, a copy of which was shared with TPG.The airline is cutting seven routes from its future schedules, as it adjusts its flying to softer-than-expected demand. Several high-profile flights are getting adjusted, so be sure to check out the full details below.Want more airline-specific news?...
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Though several countries, largely in Europe and the Caribbean, have reopened to fully vaccinated travelers, much of Asia has remained off-limits during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.But Thailand has slowly been reopening several provinces through the Phuket Sandbox program (and, more recently, the confusingly named Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension).Now, the country plans to reopen nine more areas, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, starting Nov. 1, according to an update from the country’s tourism board....
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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.British Airways has teamed up with VisitBritain to offer travelers two free nights in a hotel on their next trip to the UK when they fly British Airways between now and May 31, 2013. This is similar to a promo the two ran this past July for the Olympics called “London for Free.” Note: You only get 2 free nights when booking flights for two or more people....
Add Boston and New York to the list of cities where cruising is resuming.Crystal Cruises on Tuesday announced it would become the first cruise line to restart departures out of the two cities with sailings to Bermuda beginning in August.The Miami-based luxury line said its 922-passenger Crystal Symphony initially would sail a series of seven-night voyages to Bermuda out of Boston starting on Aug. 22.The ship then will reposition to New York for a series of seven-night voyages to Bermuda starting on Sept....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....
A winter escape to the sunnier climes is a cherished tradition. Savvy travelers know to plan these trips well in advance, especially this year since deals are harder to come by.Right now, there are quality discount airfares to Puerto Rico, with several sub-$300 round-trip tickets available. San Juan is a particularly attractive destination for those who live in cities that are often frigid in winter, such as Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, New York City and Washington, D....
Earlier this year, we introduced TPG readers to RBN (originally called Real Buyer Network), a real estate referral service that awards American Express Membership Rewards points for buying or selling a house with one of its participating agents.And today, the company is back with a limited-time offer exclusive to TPG readers, part of Credit Cards Week at the 2021 TPG Awards.If you enroll with RBN using this link, connect with a participating agent and complete the sale or purchase of a house over $500,000 within 12 months of enrollment, you’ll take home a one-time bonus of 100,000 Amex points — worth a whopping $2,000 based on TPG’s most recent valuations (view full terms of the offer here)....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This is part of the Family Travel Series on Choosing a Cruise by TPG Director of Operations, Danielle. Other posts include: Choosing a Cruise While Maximizing Points, Is the Disney Credit Card Worth It For A Cruise?, How to Choose a Cruise Based on Points, Using Frequent Flyer Miles for Cruise Flights, How to Get a Passport for Your Child....
Did you know that it is possible for a plane to simultaneously be cramped and roomy?I didn’t, either, until I recently took a flight aboard one of the most unique passenger planes flying in the U.S. right now, the Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner. This plane was popular with regional airlines in the 1980s and 1990s, but now just a single airline operates it — and on a single route.I recently flew this plane on that route, from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) in Nebraska and back — service subsidized by the federal government’s Essential Air Service program, which provides a subsidy to airlines to maintain air carrier service to small airports that would not otherwise be commercially viable....
Is one company’s driver going to be the same length (from the end of the shaft to the bottom of the clubhead) as another company’s? What about 3-irons or 5-hybrids or pitching wedges or any other club? Are the lengths of golf clubs standardized? No. “There are no industry-wide standards for any golf club specification in the golf equipment industry,” notes Tom Wishon, a member of that industry as the founder of Tom Wishon Golf Technology....
