• First look: Tulum’s new airport finally welcomes US flights — and it’s no Cancun

    There’s a new airport option for U.S. travelers hoping to make the trek to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula — one that doesn’t involve the packed terminals and dense crowds of Cancun. On Thursday, Tulum’s brand new Felipe Carrillo International Airport (TQO) welcomed the first flights from U.S. airlines. It was an occasion marked by music, dancing …

  • Can you pay taxes with a credit card?

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With a new tax season looming ahead, you may wonder if you can pay your taxes with a credit card. After all, charging your taxes to a rewards credit card could mean you earn cash back, points or miles toward travel. …

  • Universal Orlando reveals details of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’-themed land coming to Epic Universe

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. It’s been almost five years since the world learned that a fourth theme park called Universal Epic Universe would be coming to Universal Orlando Resort. Aside from a March 2021 update that construction on Epic Universe would resume after it was …

  • 27 airlines that allow families to pool miles

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Frequent flyer programs were historically designed so that the person who is sitting in an airplane seat on an eligible paid ticket would be the one who earns the miles toward elite status and that next sweet award ticket redemption. But …

  • Starlux debuts Seattle flights, its third US destination

    Taiwan’s self-proclaimed “luxury” airline will touch down in its third U.S. gateway later this year. Starlux Airlines will commence flights to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) from its hub at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on a thrice-weekly basis beginning Aug. 16. The Taipei-based carrier will deploy an Airbus A350-900, which features four first-class suites, 26 …

  • Cheap round-trip flights to New York starting at $399 for business class and $137 for economy

    Looking to make a trip to the Big Apple? Of course you are. New York is one of the most iconic cities in the U.S. — and for good reason. From its awe-inspiring landmarks to its world-class hotels and trendsetting dining scene, the city that never sleeps has plenty to offer. Here’s a roundup of …

  • United adds wheelchair accommodation filter to its flight search results

    United Airlines began rolling out a new tool Thursday aimed at making travel easier for passengers who rely on wheelchairs for mobility. The airline introduced a new filter on its search results page that allows passengers to enter their wheelchair’s specifications, and prioritize flights on aircraft that can accommodate that particular mobility device. Want more …

  • There's a new option for a river cruise through Portugal's wine country

    Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan accepted a free trip from Avalon Waterways to get an early look at the new Avalon Alegria. The opinions expressed below are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the line. Avalon Waterways is the latest river cruise line to launch sailings on the Douro. The Denver-based brand on …

  • Crystal, cocktails and a chic crowd: My stay at the Baccarat Hotel New York

    [circuit type=review circuit_id=”8763″] Editor’s note: Baccarat Hotel New York provided a complimentary stay so TPG could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. “The limit does not exist,” Cady Heron …

  • United Airlines MileagePlus: Guide to earning and redeeming miles, elite status and more

    Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. In 2023, United massively devalued the MileagePlus program by increasing award rates by up to 122% without advance notice. MileagePlus also uses dynamic pricing (as opposed to award charts), giving the airline total flexibility to adjust award prices. However, the program can …

  • Book now: Open business-class award availability to New Zealand this spring

    If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling to New Zealand, with its spectacular landscapes, stunning national parks and natural wonders like Milford Sound, there is excellent award availability using Star Alliance miles in April. Best of all, you can travel nonstop in business class from the West Coast. Air New Zealand is currently showing generous nonstop …

  • Chase Sapphire Reserve to lose Priority Pass restaurant access in July 2024

    Oh no, Chase has decided to join the likes of other issuers to remove Priority Pass restaurant access. As first reported by Danny the Deals Guru, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® will lose Priority Pass restaurant access from July. One of the main selling points of the Chase Sapphire Reserve was Priority Pass restaurant access, as …