Travel

The club lounges at many U.S. hotels can be hit or miss. Some hotels are not investing in lounges like they once did, and many have closed their lounges altogether. Lounge access is one of the most publicized perks for top-tier elite members of hotel loyalty programs, such as World of Hyatt Globalists and Hilton…

Chicago’s largest airport, O’Hare International Airport (ORD), continues to break passenger number records, and the airport’s lounge game is getting better. While there’s still no Centurion Lounge, it’s making progress nonetheless. Flyers can choose from 15 airline-affiliated lounges across four terminals on both the departures and arrivals sides to accommodate domestic and international flights. Not…

Brightline is quickly becoming a fan favorite when it comes to getting around the state of Florida. Now, for the first time, it is launching its own rewards program. The Florida-based rail line runs high-speed trains from Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Central Florida to Miami, covering 235 miles between 3 and…

After TPG reader Jeanette Kronquist booked a flight from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) via Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the American Airlines website offered her rental car options. She clicked on the recommendations and was surprised she could pay for her four-day rental entirely with AAdvantage miles. Scrolling through…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is one of our favorite rewards cards at TPG. And right now, you can earn a limited-time bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Since TPG values Chase points at 2.05 cents apiece, per…

If you’ve been thinking about applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — and even if you haven’t, you’ll want to hear this — now is the best time to do so. That’s because you can currently earn a limited-time bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is widely considered one of the best travel credit cards on the market — even winning TPG’s best travel rewards card award for seven straight years at the TPG Awards. If you don’t already carry this prized card, now is a great time to add it…

Whether you’re a frequent traveler or points and miles beginner, there are many reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card® (see rates and fees) is a great option for you. But with a $95 annual fee, you may ask, is the Chase Sapphire Preferred worth it? The Sapphire Preferred was my first transferable rewards card and…

You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points. This transferable rewards currency gives you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners; therefore, it maintains its place as one of the most valuable to have in your wallet. TPG values Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents each, per our April…

Chase credit cards have always held a special place in my heart — and my wallet. My very first credit card, the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), was a Chase product, and it introduced me to the world of points and miles. I’ll never forget how it felt to redeem miles I’d earned…