Delta Air Lines has brought back a way to get a boost toward status. Delta is again offering Delta SkyMiles members another path to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars toward elite status via spending on some of its travel extras. You can earn 1 MQD per base dollar spent on hotel bookings, vacation rentals and car … Read more
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) has long been one of our favorite travel cards at TPG. For a $95 annual fee, the Sapphire Preferred delivers outsize value in the form of solid benefits and valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points. With its recent refresh, the Sapphire Preferred added more bonus categories. Now, … Read more
Is there a better time than summer? Some may argue yes, but for many, the sun, the heat and the carefree spirit of the season make for the happiest of months. It’s a time when families can more easily gather to spend quality time together, festivals and fairs fill city streets, and folks crisscross the … Read more
The moment the audience saw Diane Keaton’s dreamy house in the iconic film “Something’s Gotta Give,” a timeless aesthetic was born. The neutral tones, that light-and-airy kitchen and, of course, the enviable beachfront location made this space practically the third star of the film after Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Flash-forward 20-plus years, and the coastal … Read more
For many travelers, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are synonymous with flights and hotel stays. And while those can certainly be some of the most valuable ways to redeem points, they’re far from the only options available. If you’ve built up a stash of Chase points, you may be surprised by how many vacation expenses you … Read more
Google Flights Explore is one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to finding cheap flights. You may have a basic familiarity with Google Flights in general — but once you know how to use Explore to find deals, it’s a whole other game. It can unlock hundreds of dollars in savings for your next … Read more
