One appealing aspect of the Hilton Honors program is redeeming points for upgraded room types. Hilton premium room rewards mean you can secure the room type you want — or need — when booking. For example, if you want a room with a specific view, you can book it with points. Likewise, if you want…
Although some travelers like to redeem their points regardless of the redemption rate, many of us are interested in getting good value when redeeming our rewards. The value you’ll get from Hilton Honors redemptions will vary depending on how you redeem. For example, redeeming Hilton points for premium rooms or Amazon purchases often provides a…
No matter where you go in America’s 50th state, Hawaii offers a wide variety of topographies, accommodations, activities and experiences. Related: The best ways to get to Hawaii using points and miles Each Hawaiian island has its own distinctive vibe. Six major islands in Hawaii are open to visitors, including Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai…
Air New Zealand is getting set to debut an all-new look on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners — including brand-new business-class suites. The Auckland-based carrier this week announced the completion of the first cabin overhaul for one of its Dreamliners, which sports a redesigned business-class cabin. That includes four new extra-spacious pods at the front of…
Earning a card’s welcome offer is one of the best ways to earn a bounty of bonus points quickly. Most of a card’s total value in the first year is found in that bonus, which you’ll earn by simply meeting a minimum spending requirement. With the Hilton Honors cards from American Express, that’s no exception….
Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card overview The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the issuer’s first foray into the…
When it opens May 22, Universal Epic Universe will introduce five themed “worlds” — based on popular film franchises and video games — to Universal Orlando Resort. In addition to these exciting new lands, the Central Florida resort recently opened three new hotels to accommodate visitors clamoring to visit the park. Two of those hotels,…
Do you have thousands of Chase Ultimate Rewards points just sitting in your account? Did you sign up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) welcome offer — with which you can earn 100,000 Chase points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — and…
These days, deciding which credit card to get isn’t just about calculating how many points you’ll rack up. The best credit cards now include additional benefits, such as airport lounge access, travel perks, extended warranties and insurance coverage. These benefits are all designed to get you to pay a (sometimes) hefty annual fee and keep…
TPG staffers are huge fans of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). We happily pay its annual fee each year and list it as one of the cards we suggest for many travelers. We love that this card earns bonus points on travel and dining and allows us to transfer our points…