Icy Strait Point will be your favorite cruise port in Alaska — or your least favorite. Why? You might love the densely forested setting of Chichagof Island, which has the world’s highest population of bears per square mile and is surrounded by waters filled with wildlife — ideal for touring. Within Icy Strait Point, you…
An overseas move — whether for work, retirement or personal reasons — requires planning on many fronts. And if you’re a TPG reader, one of these fronts is more than likely what to do with your credit cards. As TPG mainly caters to U.S.-based readers, this guide will focus on readers with U.S.-issued credit cards…
One of the best holiday traditions is festive Christmas markets. While Europe has a longer-standing tradition, these festive markets have become popular in the U.S. thanks to their Instagram-worthiness, spiced wine galore, and selection of handcrafted toys and ornaments. Christmas markets usher in the warm and fuzzy glow of the holiday season and are a…
As a frequent user of the IHG One Rewards program, I often redeem IHG points for stays. Luckily, IHG periodically offers buy points promotions that let me boost my account balance. However, you don’t always want to buy IHG points during a buy points sale if you’re looking for the best deal. Instead, you’ll typically…
If you’ve ever seen the back of a cruise ship and wondered why it bears the name of a seemingly random city, you’re not alone. That city represents the country in which the ship is registered. But, with cruisers from the United States making up the largest number of passengers in the global cruise market,…
This story has been updated with new information. These days, the newest business-class cabins feature lie-flat seats in private pods with sliding doors. While these products have now become mainstream — in the U.S., American, Delta and JetBlue all offer or have announced fully enclosed business-class suites — it wasn’t long ago that sliding doors…
Savvy cruisers have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to saving money on cruise fares — because the less they spend, the more often they can cruise. But there’s one thing repeat cruisers often do that many newbies don’t even know exists as a money-saving option. The trick? Booking a future cruise…
United Airlines is revamping its onboard experience with the debut of redesigned amenity kits. The Chicago-based carrier will start offering newly designed kits across its Polaris business-class cabin beginning in mid-November, as detailed in an internal memo and confirmed by an airline spokesperson. The kits, designed in partnership with wellness brand Therabody, are shaped in…
Attention, points and miles enthusiasts: Finnair Plus is offering a discount of up to 50% when you buy Avios between now and Nov. 20, 2024. Not only is this a great value, but since Avios are the shared loyalty currency of several frequent flyer programs, buying them could open up a variety of redemption opportunities….
UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card overview The UBS Visa Infinite Credit Card provides many benefits, including popular perks such as a Priority Pass Select membership and price protection, that most other cards have discontinued. However, earning rates are modest, and some cardholders may struggle to maximize redemptions. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on…