There’s a lot to love about Mexico — the historic cities, the sizzling street tacos, the colorful festivals and the endless art. But undoubtedly, what draws most visitors to Mexico, first and foremost, are its show-stopping beaches. With nearly 6,000 miles of coastline split between the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Sea of…
Are cruise drink packages worth the price? The short answer is that it depends. It depends on how expensive a cruise line’s alcohol package is on any given ship as compared to the cost of drinks purchased individually. Both things vary greatly from line to line. It also depends on how much you drink in…
If you’ve shopped online for Disney Resort hotel reservations, you may have seen the words “Disney Club Access” on some booking options, and you might have wondered what exactly that means. It’s easy to tell that these bookings cost more than nonclub rooms, but it’s harder to tell exactly what Disney club access gets you…
Childhood moves quickly. Those special years when kids are old enough to appreciate exciting adventures but still young enough to lean into the magic of it all are limited. When my youngest daughter was 6 years old and my oldest was 11, we decided to embrace that moment by taking a once-in-a-lifetime winter trip to…
When deciding which travel rewards card to use for large purchases, it’s important to look beyond the points and miles you earn. Card issuers strive to set their products apart by offering incentives like welcome bonuses, but sometimes, the less-flashy benefits can be even more valuable. In this post, I’ll look at the three shopping…
When choosing where to stay on your Disneyland vacation, the first big decision you need to make is whether to stay in an official Disneyland hotel or one of the several hotels in the surrounding area. Related: The best hotels near Disneyland: Where to stay on- and off-property Disneyland has three on-site hotels: the Disneyland…
By now, we’re all familiar with the overhead announcement that typically comes after boarding is complete: “Please turn off your phone or put it on airplane mode.” The question is, do you really have to? The simple answer is yes, you have to put your phone in airplane mode on a plane. Why? Because the…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Numerous American Express cards offer shopping protections that can protect your purchases and the money you’ve spent on them. Coverage terms and limits vary by card. Rather than trying to remember all of this on your own, we’ll guide you through the various…
At TPG, we’re big fans of maximizing our points and miles to save money while traveling. Although we have years of collective experience, even points and miles pros (including some of TPG’s very own) make redemption, transfer and earning mistakes. Here are nine real-world points and miles “oopsies” we have made, so you don’t have…
You have eight to 10 hours in port, and you might never return to that destination. How do you make sure you don’t blow your chance at an amazing vacation day by choosing the wrong cruise ship shore excursion? It’s a daunting task for sure, but some close reading and a little bit of thought…