Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers here.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week — Mondays and Fridays — by TPG Senior Writer Julian Mark Kheel.The Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of TPG’s go-to cards for travel purchases. But, as TPG reader Sam asked us via email, is it still the right choice at Starwood hotels if you also have an SPG credit card?...
During the COVID-19 crisis, our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips and we are not publishing new flight or hotel reviews. While bringing our readers unbiased, detailed reviews of travel experiences is one of our core missions, now is not the time. We all love to travel and know you do too. So, to help keep you entertained — and maybe inspire you — we are republishing a selection of our most popular reviews from 2019 and 2020, including the one below....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Eric writes:“What should I do with my Chase Continental Airlines OnePass Card? Cancel or hold on to it?The annual fee doesn’t come due for another 4 or 5 months, but I’m unsure as to Chase’s plans for the card. Will Chase convert my Continental card into a United card, thus making me ineligible for future United Chase credit card sign-up bonuses?...
TLC is the best selling American female group of all-time with over 65 million records sold. Consisting of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, and i Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes (until her death in 2002), the group recorded ten top ten singles, five number one hits, and four multi-platinum albums. TLC has won numerous honors, including five Grammys, five Soul Train Music Awards, three Soul Train Lady of Soul awards (including Entertainer of the Year), three Billboard Music Awards, and one American Music Award....
Have you ever walked up and down the aisle during a long-haul flight and noticed that one (or more) business-class pods were enclosed with thick curtains?It doesn’t happen on every flight, but when it does, I’m always jealous of whoever’s resting inside. It always looks like they’ve scored the ultimate business-class upgrade, in what’s arguably the most private suite on the plane.Well, turns out that these seats are reserved for someone very special, and it’s not a paying passenger....
Comedy Central aired the Roast of Larry the Cable Guy on March 15, featuring appearances by comedians Lisa Lampanelli, Jeff Foxworthy, Greg Giraldo, Jeffrey Ross and more. Though the insults were fast and furious, there were some that stood out above the rest. Here’s a rundown of the 20 best one-liners heard at the roast. (Several of the jokes were pretty racy, so those of you who are easily offended may not want to read on....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We recently asked our TPG Lounge audience to share their greatest success stories with Hilton Honors, a timely topic given the new welcome offers on the program’s cobranded Amex cards. Here’s a look at some of our favorite answers. (Some responses have been lightly edited for style and clarity).Using Hilton Honors Points in the USFrom memorable Hawaiian Island getaways to incredible experiences at the GRAMMYs, our TPG Lounge members definitely know how to make the most of Hilton Honors points when planning vacations here at home....
The largest U.S. retail and restaurant chains were much more forthright and open about sharing their 2016 new store openings than they were about sharing their 2016 store closings. In fact, U.S. retailers that have global operations and international retailers that do business in the U.S. are quite eager to talk about expanding for their retail and restaurant chains in 2016 and beyond. Plans for Expansion Even before Q4 2015, there were plenty of commitments publicly communicated about the thousands of new brick-and-mortar retail stores that would be opening in the 2016 calendar year and beyond....
Despite the pandemic, some domestic routes, especially those to outdoor-friendly destinations, are actually in demand.Flights to Florida, South Carolina, Utah and Colorado have been some of the most popular for leisure travelers looking for safer, socially distanced adventures. But not every leisure-focused connection is created equal — just take a look at United’s latest route suspension.In August, the Chicago-based carrier announced a route-map shakeup that included 17 new point-to-point flights to Florida aimed at quickly capturing demand as the pandemic has reshaped travel patterns....
[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“83” ground-experience=“8” cabin-seat=“22” amens-ife=“8” food-bev=“23” service=“22” pros=“Friendly and efficient flight attendants, cabinets next to window seats on the upper deck, relatively comfortable seats and actually decent economy food.” cons=“No Wi-Fi, limited amenities (even for economy) and poor neck support.” /]Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airbus’ A380 program may be coming to an end, but there are still plenty of options for flying on the world’s largest passenger plane....
Can you name any of the different types of martial arts? There’s far more to them than just karate or kung fu. In fact, numerous arranged and systemized methods of combat are practiced in the world today. While some styles are very traditional and steeped in history, others are more modern. Although there’s a significant amount of overlap between the styles, their approach to fighting is unique. Familiarize yourself with popular martial arts styles with this review that breaks down striking, grappling, throwing, weapons-based styles and more....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.No matter how you slice it, the Maldives is really far for Americans — and really expensive. To get from New York (JFK) to Dubai (DXB) and on to Male (MLE), the capital of the Maldives, it’s about an 8,730-mile journey — some 200 miles longer than the ultra long-haul from Dallas (DFW) to Sydney (SYD). And once you get to Male, your journey has just begun....
BrewDog’s DogHouse hotel in Columbus, Ohio, is probably unlike any hotel you’ve seen before.With giant graffiti sea creatures on the building and a designated dog park out back, this spot is perfect for craft beer drinkers and dog lovers alike. I ventured to Columbus to check out what this hotel – and brewery – have to offer.From a shower beer refrigerator (yes, shower beers are a thing) to a beer museum a few steps away, this hotel-brewery combo proved to be the perfect place to kick back and relax while enjoying what the “brew life” has in store....
If you were hoping to book a luxury vacation at the long-awaited Aman New York, I have good and (potentially) bad news, depending on how thick your wallet is.Let’s start with the good: Reservations for the hotel, which officially welcomes guests on Aug. 2, are now open. On the other hand, rates for a stay at the luxury Fifth Avenue property are astonishingly, somehow, higher than we expected.And we expected them to be pretty darn high....
You’ve been painting for a few years, have shown work in a group show at the local art center, and maybe you have even sold a painting or two. Are you ready to step beyond the title of an amateur artist? Distinguishing amateur from professional artists is tricky business. It is not just a matter of your ability to create nice paintings. It also has nothing to do with whether you have a ‘real’ job or not....
Austria has lifted its travel restrictions and reopened its borders to U.S. visitors.As of Thursday, June 24, American citizens and residents are allowed to enter Austria without the need to quarantine, provided they meet the requirements of Austria’s COVID-19 travel protocols. The U.S. embassy in Austria confirmed the change in its travel policy on its website.Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel news!If a visit to Salzburg or Vienna is now back on your summer travel radar, you’ll have to provide any of the following three options to enter Austria:Proof of vaccination (vaccination certificate);Proof of recovery from COVID-19 (from a doctor or public authority in the past six months); orA negative COVID-19 test result (either a PCR or rapid antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before arrival)....
Savory and delightfully easy-to-make stuffed green peppers are a great healthy option for lunch or dinner! Simply stuff tender green bell peppers with cheesy ground beef and rice filling, cover them with tomato sauce, and bake until golden! Stuffed green bell peppers are cheesy, savory, and absolutely delicious! Who doesn’t love stuffed bell peppers? It’s a hearty, delicious dinner that was one of my favorites growing up! My filling has seasoned ground beef, tender rice, tomatoes, and lots of cheddar cheese....
Although many colleges and universities have cycling at the club level, there are fewer than 25 Division I and Division II varsity college cycling teams in the United States as of mid-2017. These teams operate under the auspices of the school’s athletic department and receive institutional support for things like coaches’ salaries, travel, equipment and entry fees. Depending on the level of competition. Some even provide scholarships for student cyclist athletes....
Since joining TPG, I’ve come to understand the importance of earning airline elite status and what a positive impact it can have on the flight experience, including possible upgrades and lounge access.I’m currently an American Airlines AAdvantage Gold member, American’s entry-level status, marking the first elite airline status I’ve ever held.I’ve set my sights on reaching AAdvantage Platinum by next year, though, which requires earning 75,000 Loyalty Points by the end of February 2023....
