To tip or not to tip? Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or only have one or two cruises under your belt, you’ve likely asked this question at some point during your sailing. The cruise lines have taken some of the uncertainty out of this equation with the introduction of automatic gratuities. Most of the bigger…
Chase credit cards are often top of mind when travelers are booking trips because of their superior protections. Chase is one of very few major U.S. credit card issuers that offers a full suite of travel protections across its premium credit cards, including trip delay reimbursement and trip cancellation/interruption insurance. Trip delay reimbursement covers reasonable…
Within the American Airlines AAdvantage program, travelers often look for ways to earn American miles to redeem for award flights. But many travelers are also seeking ways to earn Loyalty Points toward a specific American Airlines elite status tier or Loyalty Point Rewards milestone. Luckily, U.S. residents with a Mastercard can earn American miles and…
United Airlines is making two noteworthy changes to its network. It starts with an interesting new international flight from its hub in Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) in Guam to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) beginning on April 2, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. United…
Choosing a Carnival cruise ship is no simple task, especially if you’re new to cruising. As one of the world’s largest cruise brands, Carnival Cruise Line has more than two dozen vessels in its fleet, offering everything from megaship adventures to smaller-ship experiences. Many variables — price, embarkation dates, travel companions, ship size and amenities,…
American Airlines is making several big changes to its network. The Fort Worth-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to launch five new routes, three of which are from its hub at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The updates were first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. American is also…
There is a sweet deal out there right now for Walmart+ subscribers, which will include many TPG readers since the monthly membership fee is refunded as a statement credit as a perk of holding The Platinum Card® from American Express. You can earn $15 in Lyft credits and another $15 in Walmart Cash just for…
After briefly avoiding a government shutdown in September with a short-term funding bill, Congress is once again scrambling to pass a spending bill ahead of Christmas. The government will shut down if Congress fails to act before the short-term funding expires at 12:01 a.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 21. When a government shutdown occurs, most federal…
Credit card debt is increasing nationwide. In fact, according to data from CNBC, U.S. credit card debt just hit an all-time high of $930 billion. Debt rates and figures vary by state, but one trend is common: Credit card debt is going up. Credit card bills can be confusing to decipher for some cardholders. They…
TPG has crowned the best hotels of 2024, but 2025 is already shaping up to be a spectacular year for new hotels — especially in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. One of the most exciting openings of 2025 is Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Costa Rica, and it’s now accepting reservations. Guest reservations at…
