Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. With more than 30 hotel brands and 10,000 properties under its global purview, Marriott has long offered guests the ability to redeem Marriott…
Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. When all-inclusive fares, gourmet dining, spacious suites with private balconies and attentive service are the hallmarks of every luxury cruise line, it’s tricky…
Wyndham Rewards is one of the lesser-known hotel loyalty programs, especially when compared to major players like Marriott Bonvoy and World of Hyatt. But that doesn’t mean the program isn’t worth your time, especially since you can transfer several types of credit card rewards to Wyndham Rewards. So, here’s what you need to know about…
Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card is a solid option for a no-annual-fee credit card (see rates and fees). Featuring 2 miles per dollar spent on dining at restaurants (including takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and eligible Delta purchases made directly with the airline, this card…
At a glance A scaled-back version of Royal Caribbean’s largest family-friendly ships Unbelievable onboard activities like skydiving and bumper cars Excellent food with plenty of free options, as well as specialty restaurants Odyssey of the Seas overview A view of Royal Caribbean’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, from the aft of Odyssey of the…
The points game is one of strategy. You want to pick loyalty programs that earn the types of rewards you can get the most use out of, and obtain the associated credit cards that offer earning rates and benefits you can maximize to your advantage. It’s also a good idea to diversify the types of…
On April 15, 2019, a catastrophic fire destroyed parts of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The 12th-century cathedral’s iconic bell towers survived the blaze, but its spire and roof collapsed, coating the interior in toxic lead dust. Following a more than five-year restoration project, Notre Dame reopened Saturday for two days of invitation-only celebrations. There…
I didn’t set out to book a Virtual Balcony, Royal Caribbean’s twist on an inside cabin. Truly, I didn’t. I simply wanted the least expensive room on my recent weeklong sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas. When I called to book, all of the standard inside cabins were sold out. The next cheapest…
The weeks after Thanksgiving might be the best time of year to travel. Prices are low, the weather is often mild and attractions are uncrowded. Travel expert and TV personality Samantha Brown recently posted a Reel on Instagram stating as much, saying, “The Monday after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of what is known as a…
It has been a remarkable few years of changes in the travel landscape. We saw a dramatic surge in travel demand after the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, and there appears to be no letup in sight. Flights remain full and expensive, with travelers growing increasingly interested in booking trips to international and more remote…