Call it the Battle of the Waterslides. In the last few years, the big boys of the cruise industry — Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line — have been locked in a game of one-upmanship when it comes to waterslides and watery fun zones on vessels. In addition to such…
If you’re flying Singapore Airlines Suites or first class anytime soon, you might hear a certain special pop from the Champagne corks being unleashed in the galley. That’s because as of Dec. 1, the airline will be the only carrier in the world to serve Cristal on board. Specifically, Singapore Airlines first-class passengers will be…
There’s no denying how extreme weather affects travel. Travelers see delayed and canceled flights due to winter storms, hurricanes, wildfires and even turbulence. These issues add more money and time to your travel experience, increasing frustration overall with an inherently stressful process, even on the best days. The bad news is that weather continues to…
There’s a ton of great deals out there for Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday sales and sometimes it can be hard navigating what you should spend your cold hard cash on. If you want to make your final purchases a little more meaningful, take the lead from TPG readers and staff with this roundup…
If you frequently credit flights to the American AAdvantage program, you may be interested in what it takes to earn lifetime American Airlines elite status. Let’s discuss the specifics of American Airlines Million Miler status, including how to earn it, what it gets you and how to check your progress toward this status. How to…
At TPG, we advocate for smart credit card spending, including paying in full to avoid interest on your balance. But it’s not always that easy, and we understand how people can continually miss credit card payments. If you find yourself in a difficult financial situation, know that you are not alone and that predatory practices…
We know it can be difficult to be away from your four-legged friends when you travel, especially if you’re on a family vacation. After all, they’re part of the family, too. So, can you bring pets on a cruise? There’s good news and bad news. Generally, the answer is no, but there are exceptions. One…
Any chance to save on Apple products is something to note as these popular products that can make travel — and life — a bit easier rarely go on decent discounts. Here are five of our Apple favorites currently on sale on Amazon for Black Friday. Apple iPad (10th Generation) – $259 (Originally $349) AMAZON.COM…
Everyone is streaming these days. Heck, I’m writing this while listening to SiriusXM count down the top 500 songs of the ’90s. Keeping up with your favorite music and shows can add up, though, and you may be reevaluating whether you really need to keep subscribing to all your streaming services as you evaluate your…
Passengers departing San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can check their bags in the airport’s parking lot thanks to its remote airline check-in service, which the airport launched Nov. 19. This service is currently only available for flyers on domestic flights on select airlines — specifically Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue —…