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…
Hong Kong Disneyland cut jobs after sustaining its first loss in four years amid a slump in mainland visitors to the city.Radio Television Hong Kong reported Friday that Walt Disney Co.’s theme park had fired fewer than 100 workers, citing…
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…
West Virginia officials are in the process of creating a trail that highlights the state’s agricultural tourism offerings.A news release from Wild, Wonderful West Virginia, the state’s tourism arm, says industry partners can suggest events, attractions or destinations to be…
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…
