Editor’s note: Conrad Bora Bora provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. Hotel reporters have explored some of the…
Paying for large purchases with a card can be an excellent way to generate a substantial amount of points. When former TPG contributor Richard Kerr charged a new car to The Platinum Card® from American Express, he earned almost 40,000 American Express Membership Rewards points, which are worth $800 based on TPG’s December 2024 valuations….
Back in October 2024, Choice Privileges announced three award-booking changes it planned to implement in early 2025: A 50-week booking window The ability to redeem points for premium room types The reintroduction of RewardSaver, a popular Radisson Hotels Americas redemption tool Over the last few weeks, travelers may have noticed some changes when searching for…
If you’re in the market for a personal Hilton card and are willing to pay an annual fee to receive great benefits, you may be wondering whether to apply for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card or the benefits-heavy Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. Let’s walk through the ins and outs of both…
United Airlines’ MileagePlus X app is a valuable, easy-to-use tool for United flyers. It allows you to earn bonus United miles in a few different ways, but my favorite is by purchasing gift cards through the app. Here’s how it works. Related: United Airlines MileagePlus: Guide to earning and redeeming miles, elite status and more…
There’s history around every corner, up every staircase and through every secret passageway at the Raffles London at The OWO. That’s because “OWO” stands for “Old War Office” — the imposing Baroque Edwardian building along Whitehall in which the hotel now takes up residence was originally constructed in 1906 to be Great Britain’s War Office,…
It’s no surprise that travel rewards credit cards get quite a bit of coverage here at TPG. Taking advantage of top welcome bonuses and strategically using your cards for everyday purchases can unlock fantastic redemptions, such as premium cabin flights and luxurious hotel rooms. However, there are a number of misconceptions about credit cards. Let’s…
Azamara is out with another epic world cruise itinerary — and this one is currently one of the cruise industry’s longest. The small-ship cruise line on Wednesday announced its longest-ever world cruise departing in 2027. Travelers on this 188-night voyage will visit a whopping 103 destinations within five continents and 37 countries. Azamara’s penchant for…
Credit card rewards are constantly evolving and becoming more valuable than ever before. However, it’s not just unique perks such as dining credits, Uber credits and automatic elite status that set cards apart — it’s also how they physically look. Following Chase’s highly successful launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve in 2016, there’s been a…
Hawaiian Airlines is giving flyers an early preview of what its upcoming premium lounge will look like. The Honolulu-based carrier (along with merger partner Alaska Airlines) shared two renderings and some new details of its upcoming premium lounge that will open at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) at the end of 2027. The design…