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Here at TPG, we love our transferable credit card points and miles. You can use them to book award travel with various airline and hotel partners, even if you’re not loyal to said airlines and hotels. For instance, Rachel once transferred Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt and redeemed them for a weeklong … Read more

Paying hundreds of dollars in annual fees for premium credit cards is not for everyone, especially when you’re new to points and miles. The good news is that there are plenty of travel credit cards on the market with annual fees of less than $100. These cards still earn lucrative rewards that can unlock dream … Read more

Legend has it that there are space aliens and lizard people living in the underground tunnels at Denver International Airport (DEN). But if it’s true (and why not?), the reptilian and otherworldly beings will soon need to find a new place to hang out. That’s because DEN airport is planning to repurpose some of its … Read more

Airbnb can be a great alternative to hotels, but choosing the right credit card isn’t as straightforward. Unlike Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt, Airbnb doesn’t have its own cobranded credit card, so you’ll want to use a card that either earns bonus rewards on travel purchases or offers strong flat-rate earnings. Here are the best credit … Read more

When booking a hotel, most of us focus on the essentials: location, room type and amenities. Rarely do we consider what awaits us at turndown time. That is — until we experience one so thoughtful it becomes part of the story we tell about the trip itself. The right turndown transforms a routine return to … Read more

One of the biggest advantages of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is their broad definition of “travel.” Unlike many rewards cards that only award bonus points on airfare or hotels, Chase includes everything from parking garages and tolls to ferries, taxis and cruises. … Read more