Whether you want to pack light for a longer cruise or you’re traveling with little ones who tend to be a bit messy, you might need to wash clothes during your cruise vacation. Some cruise lines offer self-service launderette facilities for guests to do their own laundry. They often include two or three washers and…
While I might be one of TPG’s hotel reporters, I still consider myself an AvGeek with an appreciation for the flight service of yesteryear — even if I did come of age at a time when bags of mini pretzels were considered an inflight luxury. Chateaubriand sliced seatside aboard Pan Am first class, TWA napkins…
“And the sexiest new nonstop route of the year is … “ No, that wasn’t an obscure part of the Oscars you missed last month. Instead, that phrase was uttered ahead of an honor given out at the 2024 Cranky Network Awards — something you might liken to the Oscars of airline route planning. The…
Marriott’s loyalty program has gone through many changes over the years. We’ve seen Marriott integrate Starwood Preferred Guest into its existing loyalty program and eventually rebrand to Marriott Bonvoy in 2019. That same year, the hotel loyalty program launched Category 8 pricing as well as peak and off-peak pricing on award nights. Finally, in March…
If you like shopping at Walmart and enjoy streaming shows and movies then you’re in luck because Walmart+ includes a Paramount+ subscription at no additional cost. Let’s examine how The Platinum Card® from American Express cardholders can get Paramount+ for free. Walmart+ membership includes Paramount+ Walmart+ members get a Paramount+ Essential streaming service subscription included…
There are few better places to be when hunger strikes than on a cruise ship. If the buffet is busy with people or packed away, 24-hour room service is always available to fill your belly. It’s one of the greatest cruising amenities that’s uniformly offered on all major cruise lines. No need to dress up…
From complimentary top-tier Diamond elite status to three free night reward certificates to up to $400 Hilton resort statement credit, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card* is a favorite among TPGers. If you’ve recently added this card to your wallet or plan to do so soon, here’s a task list of items you should…
As part of the effort to combat overcrowding at U.S. national parks, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington will require advance reservations to visit starting this summer. This timed entry reservation system will be required to enter parts of the park during certain times of day and year. Specifically, reservations are required to enter Paradise…
Hilton has arisen from its slumber on luxury and lifestyle brands. The hotel giant is taking a majority stake in Sydell Group, the parent company of the NoMad Hotels brand, both companies announced Wednesday. The deal puts Hilton in charge of expanding the NoMad brand, currently limited to hotels in London and Las Vegas. The…
If you’re a frequent traveler, you know that credit card foreign transaction fees can add up — and become one of the most annoying aspects of making purchases abroad. Foreign transaction fees are incurred when your credit card issuer processes a transaction you’ve made in another country. They can cost up to 3% of your…