October 2024

Kyle Olsen

Hotel elite status can greatly enhance your vacation experience. From snagging room upgrades to bonus points and even indulging in a complimentary breakfast, having the right status can save you money and add more perks to your trips. If you haven’t accumulated enough points to earn (or retain) your elite status this year, here are […]

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are the currency of most Chase-branded credit cards. You can earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points for everyday spending and then redeem them for a wide range of rewards. Despite increasing competition from American Express Membership Rewards points, Citi ThankYou Rewards points and Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards points have maintained

Andrew Kunesh

TPG readers and staff members are huge fans of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program — even those on the East Coast who never actually fly with the carrier. Even though we’ve seen devaluations of Mileage Plan miles in previous years, there are still sweet spots within the program’s Oneworld and nonalliance partners. You can

Frequent Delta Air Lines flyers have two fantastic card choices that can elevate their airport and flying experience. While some may gawk at the hefty annual fees, these two cards are well worth the price for those who are loyal to the Atlanta-based carrier. I’m talking, of course, about the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express

Tanner Saunders

Pop culture icon Paris Hilton is serving up her latest project, a glittery pink waffle, to Hampton by Hilton guests in the U.S. and Canada. Hilton teamed up with Hampton to introduce the latest seasonal flavor, dubbed the Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle, alongside a special Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle Kit that can be purchased online

Jordan Waller

The city of Venice, Italy, will double the number of days that tourists will be charged an entry fee in 2025. The tourist tax, which aims to help combat overtourism in the city, was initially trialed for 29 days between April 25 and July 14, 2024, including weekends and public holidays. For 2025, the city

Payton Turner

In addition to being rewarded with valuable miles, when travelers choose to fly Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines and credit flights to the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan loyalty program, they may qualify for MVP elite status. You can access exclusive and valuable benefits and perks by achieving elite status, enhancing your overall travel experience.

Capital One Savor Card overview The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is a solid card with no annual fee that is great for those who regularly spend on dining and entertainment. It offers bonus rewards on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services and at grocery stores, making it a good starter product for foodies

If you’re looking to boost your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan balance, here is a good opportunity to do so. New applicants for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card get 60,000 bonus miles and Alaska’s famous companion fare ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 or more on purchases within the

Gabrielle Bernardini

Adding to its already lengthy portfolio of hotel transfer partners, Citi ThankYou Rewards is now a transfer partner of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers a collection of over 650 luxury boutique properties in more than 80 countries. You can now transfer your Citi points to the hotel’s loyalty program, I Prefer