I redeem millions of points and miles annually for international travel and requalify for statuses such as World of Hyatt Globalist, American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Pro and Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite each year. But when my husband and I are traveling around the U.S. in a recreational vehicle, one of the most practical loyalty programs … Read more
It’s one of the worst parts of international travel: You land in the U.S. after a long flight, and you have to connect onto one more plane before you’re home. But before that flight, you typically have to: Make the long trek to customs Go through passport control Wait for your checked bag Re-check your … Read more
A Chase Sapphire Lounge has officially landed in the Lone Star State, as a new 18,000-square-foot location officially opens on July 16 at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — and TPG just got an early peek inside. Once you start exploring the space, you can’t miss that this is one of Chase’s larger lounges, … Read more
JetBlue is doubling down on Fort Lauderdale. The carrier is dropping two destinations – Antigua in the Caribbean Daytona Beach in Florida – and cutting four other routes as it looks to keep growing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). In total, seven routes are being cut when the destination cuts are counted. JetBlue detailed … Read more
Lisbon’s hotel scene has as much character and charm as the city itself — and its newest arrival comes courtesy of World of Hyatt’s Andaz brand. Just opened in March, Andaz Lisbon made not one but two of TPG’s lists of most exciting hotels opening in 2026. The Andaz brand’s Portugal debut promised a prime … Read more
One of our favorite travel cards here at TPG, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), is offering new cardholders a can’t-miss bonus. New cardholders can earn 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. TPG’s July 2026 valuations place this offer at … Read more
