TPG’s guide to getting started with points, miles and credit cards
Welcome to The Points Guy, your go-to source for all things travel, points, miles, credit cards and more. If this is your first foray into the world of award travel,…
Mark your calendar: Bank of America to offer extra credit card rewards for one day
Bank of America offers a large portfolio of cards. Some carry Bank of America branding in their names, such as the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card. Others,…
Royal Caribbean’s new cruise ship aims to be the ideal vacation for young families
Royal Caribbean is betting big on young families with its newest, biggest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. When the 7,600-passenger vessel launches in 2024, the line hopes it will…
American drops Bangalore route, but is it gone for good?
American Airlines announced one of its flashiest long-haul routes just weeks before the pandemic hit, and now, nearly three years later, that service may never actually take off. The 8,078-mile…
Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas will be world’s biggest cruise ship, with room for nearly 10,000 people
Royal Caribbean has done it again. The cruise line has announced it’s building the largest cruise ship ever — even bigger than its recently unveiled Wonder of the Seas, the…
6 of the best starter travel credit cards of 2022
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new card details and information. The world of credit cards can seem overwhelming when you’re just starting. But if you’re…
From new moms to frequent flyers: Here are the credit cards TPG staffers use
Working at TPG, we get this question a lot: “What credit cards do you have?” People ask what cards we use and what cards they should get on a regular…
Marriott to acquire an affordable Latin American hotel brand, bringing its total to 31
Hotel brand bloat doesn’t appear to be a weight problem that’s going away anytime soon. Marriott International made a surprising brand addition Wednesday by announcing a $100 million deal with…
Beat high gas prices on your next road trip: 6 ways to save at the pump
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information to reflect current gas prices. While getting gas for your daily commute or filling up before a family road trip,…
How what’s happening on the ground affects how high pilots fly
The cruise period of a flight is a relaxed and serene time for most passengers. With the meal service over, it’s a good time to sit back and watch a…