How to give the gift of travel: From using points and miles to booking a cruise deal

With the holiday season officially here, you may be wondering what to get that special someone in your life. While some people prefer unwrapping physical presents, others — such as many of the writers here at TPG — enjoy gifting and receiving vacations. Yes, giving the gift of travel may sound a bit complicated, but…

What are the differences among Virgin Atlantic’s Economy Light, Classic and Delight fares?

Virgin Atlantic offers three different cabins on its aircraft: economy, Premium (premium economy) and Upper Class (business class). But did you know its economy cabin offers three very different fare types? What are the differences, and which should you choose? Related: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: How to earn and redeem points for maximum value Virgin…

Amex points vs. Chase points: Which is the best reward currency to earn?

American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points are two of the most highly sought-after transferable currencies among travel enthusiasts. These points can unlock incredible redemptions in aspirational locations. Both programs offer a range of travel rewards credit cards and redemption options, including transferring points to airline and hotel partners or booking travel…

Marriott and Sotheby’s extend partnership on ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ luxury auction experiences

The world’s largest hotel company continues to show luxury travel is just as much about experiences as it is about high thread count and service with a smile. The Luxury Group by Marriott International and Sotheby’s this week announced plans to extend their ongoing partnership for high-end auction experiences into next year. The offering is…

Uber Safari explores South Africa wildlife through February 2025, and we checked it out

Several of us TPGers were in Cape Town this fall and wanted to explore the wildlife of South Africa. Enter Uber Safari. The ride-hailing service connects visitors to Cape Town with animal exploration at Aquila Private Game Reserve about two hours away from the city. The service is offered through January and is quickly filling…