United is running a new promotion to drive more travelers to try its MileagePlus X app: 500 bonus United miles on your first purchase through the app. The promotion is limited to the primary cardholders of the United MileagePlus Explorer…
WHEN I CAN’T AFFORD TO TRAVEL, I find myself casting about for cheaper ways to discover something new about myself and the world. The obvious choice is to buy a new book. But not all books serve as doorways into…
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by…
TPG reader Chelsea sent me a message on Facebook to ask about sign-up bonuses:The Gold Delta SkyMiles Card from American Express and the Gold Delta SkyMiles Business Card have a standard bonus of 30,000 miles after you spend $1,000 in…
TPG reader Erica sent me a message on Facebook to ask about million miler status:Once you reach one million miles — keep in mind those are actual miles flown, not award miles or elite miles earned — you’ll be granted…
TPG reader Angela sent me a message on Facebook to ask about earning Marriott status:The simplest route is to get the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card, which offers automatic Gold Elite status for the first account year. You can maintain Gold…
TPG reader Chris sent me a message on Facebook to ask about airline seating:It helps to know what to expect before you fly, so you can select a seat that suits your needs (or at least prepare yourself for a…
TPG reader Jack sent me a tweet to ask about how to maximize everyday spending:There are a number of ways to earn a solid return on spending outside of bonus categories. Some cards offer unlimited 2% cash back, such as…
The Savoy, London was the first luxury hotel in Britain, the first hotel in the world to be lit entirely with electricity and the first to have electric elevators (originally called “ascending rooms”). The hotel’s first manager was César Ritz…
TPG Contributor Hao Tran, one of Airbnb’s Superhosts in San Francisco, shares his best tips for booking and what you should look out for the next time you’re planning a trip with this vacation rental site. 1. Search for the…
