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At TPG, I spend a lot of time writing about airline and hotel loyalty programs. Yet I never expected to earn top-tier status through my lip gloss and travel toiletries purchases. Last year, I meticulously tracked every Premier Qualifying Point as I worked toward United Premier Silver status. I even booked a last-minute mileage run … Read more

July was a good month for me. Instead of chasing dream redemptions and the ultimate lie-flat seat, I chased my friends near and far and remembered why all of this matters. A great hotel room is a dream, but so is sleeping on your friend’s couch. For me, July was a few nice hotels — … Read more

The U.S. is chock full of charming mountain towns — we even recently rounded up some of our absolute favorites for an effortless weekend getaway. If you’re looking for that western charm, fresh alpine air and cowboy vibes in spades — paired with proximity to two of America’s most striking national parks and premiere skiing … Read more

My friends and colleagues often rib me for having tastes that tend toward the luxurious. Why, they ask, am I always posting from first-class seats with a glass of Champagne in hand? The truth is, I fly coach as much as anyone. I just don’t Instagram about it since … we all know what coach … Read more

Marriott Bonvoy has a large and diverse credit card portfolio, with options issued by both Chase and Amex. Marriott Bonvoy credit cards range from no-annual-fee cards to premium cards. However, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is popular with many travelers since it is right in the middle of the pack … Read more

If you’re looking for amazing ways to use your Marriott Bonvoy points beyond just a hotel stay, then Marriott Bonvoy Moments might be just what you’re searching for. Recently, TPG’s Editor-in-Chief, Nick Ewen, experienced a Marriott Moment that included accommodations and tickets for a FIFA World Cup game in Seattle. And as we’ve covered before, … Read more