United Airlines is extending Premier elite status for a few select flyers.The Chicago-based carrier announced on Tuesday that it would extend existing Premier status for travelers who've been affected by the airline's suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, an airline spokesperson told TPG.The extended status will match your existing tier and will be valid through Jan. 31, 2025 — with no … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, is plotting its next steps as the airline prepares to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Part of that is looking forward to its departure from Star Alliance, which it co-founded 25 years ago, as it moves forward with new ownership and prepares to join SkyTeam.The airline expects the process of joining SkyTeam to begin as soon as this spring, but CEO Anko van der … [Read more...]

France has been one of my favorite destinations in the world since I first traveled to Grenoble as a high school exchange student nearly 30 years ago. The following year, I turned 16 while spending a magical summer in Paris, studying art history and taking field trips to the city's landmark museums.Since those long-ago days, I've returned to France countless times, exploring both its major cities … [Read more...]

Some people think that Disneyland is the happiest place in the world. Those people obviously haven't been to Dollywood, Dolly Parton's Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park that's as country and kitschy as it is family-friendly and full of adventure.Truly, Dollywood has something for everyone, from thrilling roller coasters and slower-paced rides to incredible live music and some of the best theme … [Read more...]

If you are looking for other ways to give this holiday season, we’ve curated a list of some of the best charities for travel lovers. The holidays are always a time for giving. Many people often search for a charity to donate money to as the end of the year approaches, so it is fitting that a global movement has emerged for charity. Giving Tuesday started as a hashtag on social media in 2012 and … [Read more...]

At TPG, we are all about helping you earn and burn points and miles for incredible experiences like flying first class around the world. However, there are other powerful ways to use airline currency. One of our favorites is donating to a charity that is near and dear to our hearts here at TPG — Miles4Migrants.Miles4Migrants has done extraordinary work helping victims of war, climate change and … [Read more...]

Chase has a partnership with Gopuff, a delivery service that can bring you groceries, home essentials and more to your door. Eligible Chase credit cardholders can receive up to $10 in statement credits on Gopuff purchases each month.What's neat about this promotion is that you can get multiple statement credits if you carry several Chase credit cards … meaning that you could potentially get … [Read more...]

There's big news from the other side of the Atlantic concerning the Etihad Guest and Air France-KLM Flying Blue partnership. Etihad announced on Monday, Nov. 27, that the airlines have launched frequent flyer reciprocity, enabling travelers to earn and redeem miles across the airline groups. So, what does this mean, and how can travelers use it to their advantage?Keep reading to find out more … [Read more...]

Giving Tuesday is a great time to donate, since many of your favorite charities may have a sponsor or donor that is willing to match your amount. An added bonus? You can earn cash back, points or miles with each charitable donation you make.Here are some of the best credit cards and points programs to use when donating to charity this year.The best credit cards to use for charitable … [Read more...]

Nov. 27, 2023•2 min readCyber Monday: 2nd most popular item bought by TPG travelers on Amazon this week is this $38 chargerThis post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.We've published a … [Read more...]

Cyber Monday means we're hurtling thick and fast into the final few days of Black Friday sales, so this is one of your last chances to bag a bargain before Christmas.This year, we've discovered that real-world TPG travelers, more than ever, are on the hunt for both practical and highly useful travel tech and accessories — and not necessarily the things you might expect.If you want to make your … [Read more...]

Air Canada continues to embrace the holiday spirit with another fare sale. This time, the airline is offering a robust 25% off Cyber Monday sale on base fares within Canada, and for flights to the U.S.They are also offering $100 off base fares on round-trip flights to Europe and beyond with promo code 100CYBER. Finally, it's offering 20% off base fares to Mexico and the Caribbean with promo code … [Read more...]

Bank of America® Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Mastercard® credit card overviewThe Bank of America® Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Mastercard® credit card is a business-friendly option that earns 1.5% on everything, regardless of purchase. If you qualify for the Bank of America Preferred Rewards for Business program, you could earn up to 2.62% cash back on all purchases — … [Read more...]

It's official: There's a new record-setting giant in the cruise world.Royal Caribbean on Monday took delivery of Icon of the Seas — the new world's largest cruise ship — from the Finnish shipyard that has been building it for nearly three years.At 250,600 tons, the much-awaited new vessel is the first in a new series of ships at the line that will be bigger than anything seen before.Icon of the … [Read more...]

If you are dreaming of a winter getaway, Southwest Airlines has a big Cyber Monday sale going on through Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, for travel beginning Jan. 9, 2024. This 30% discount applies to select flights purchased with either cash or points. Just use code CYBER30 when booking.Related: All the best flight deals for Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday so farThis deal has different travel dates … [Read more...]

Need a great hotel to round out the trip you've been planning during Thanksgiving sales week? It's time to turn your eyes to a smaller hotel loyalty program, I Prefer Hotel Rewards, which is offering a free third night plus tens of thousands of bonus points for Cyber Monday.Through 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 27, Preferred Travel Group's I Prefer program (including Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Historic … [Read more...]

If you are considering a cruise with Royal Caribbean or Norwegian Cruise Line, you are looking for an active, big-ship cruise experience on some of the largest ships in the world.These two companies focus on cruises for everyone — couples, seniors, families — with activities and "wow" attractions to match. Their ships are highly popular, particularly on Bahamas and Caribbean routes.Let's compare … [Read more...]

It's one thing to book a lie-flat business-class seat to travel overseas with some added comfort. What might qualify as "next-level," though, is doing so on a private jet that will fly you around the world, stopping on every continent (excluding Antarctica) along the way.Tour operator TCS World Travel is out with its 2024 slate of excursions, each to be flown on its custom-configured Airbus A321 … [Read more...]

London has been abuzz with hotel openings lately, including megahitters like the landmark Peninsula London and Raffles London at the OWO. So you might have missed the debut of The BoTree in London's tony but quaint Marylebone neighborhood.Welcoming guests since mid-September, this under-the-radar gem might just join the ranks of London's best hotels thanks to a winning combination of breezy, … [Read more...]

Milan is an easy sell. The fashion capital of Italy is famed for all things glitz and glam, and even just one day in Milan will treat you to some incredible things to do. The city is set in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, and it is easily accessible worldwide. The main attractions in Milan include the fabulous Duomo di Milano, the World of Leonardo da Vinci, and Italy’s oldest shopping … [Read more...]