After a summer of poor weather in New York City, I found myself craving an extra dose of vitamin D at the start of August. So, ahead of a long weekend with friends in Palm Springs, California, I ventured west for a sun-filled solo getaway in Phoenix. For my quick trip to the Valley of the…
“I know every airline is feeling the pressure to deliver and be there as we go into the holidays.” That’s the word from U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, who gave TPG a wide-ranging interview on the state of travel and travel infrastructure as the Joe Biden administration marks the two-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was…
Editor’s note: Disney provided lodging, access and travel to TPG to witness the decor transformation. All opinions and information provided are our own and were not subject to review by Disney. It was 7:14 a.m., and guests were starting to line-up outside the gates to start their day in the Magic Kingdom. But inside the park, out of view,…
A look at all of the new high tech entertainment systems coming to the major airplanes, and why the airlines are investing so heavily in these improvements. | Frommer’s
With respect to the true integration of Mr & Mrs Smith hotels with the World of Hyatt platform, one can’t help but feel a bit like that popular meme from “Caddyshack”: Well? We’re waiting! Hyatt first announced it was buying Mr & Mrs Smith, a London-based travel booking platform comprising more than 1,500 boutique and luxury hotels and villas…
The hotel industry’s roaring recovery from the pandemic faced some headwinds in recent months amid geopolitical tension and natural disasters: the Israel-Hamas war, Hawaiian wildfires and the worst earthquake to strike Morocco in more than 60 years, to name a few. Amid all that, Marriott International still reported a $726 million third-quarter profit. Company leaders touted strength in consumer…
Editor’s note: Capital One covered the costs of TPG reporter Danyal Syed’s flights to preview the new lounge. All content and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and were not subject to review or terms by Capital One. There’s more great news for select Capital One cardholders, as the credit card issuer unveils its third lounge Friday. Located…
It looks like JetBlue may have to scrap its short-lived routes to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) next summer. Airlines without historic rights at Schiphol will lose slots for summer 2024, according to Airport Coordination Netherlands, the slot coordinator that oversees the Amsterdam airport, as Schiphol moves forward with a controversial plan to cut flight capacity in an effort to…
Metal credit cards are a popular class of cards within the world of credit cards. We can trace them back to the Centurion Card from American Express (also called the “Black Card”), which popularized this trend. Several issuers now provide metal cards for their premium travel cards, including Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and The…
Hostels, Vrbo rentals, campgrounds and Airbnbs can provide guests with a lodging experience that suits a person’s travel needs. However, in recent years, these properties have seemingly become more expensive and rarely belong to points programs. Luckily, there are a few options to earn points or get cash back when staying at these independent properties. While some earning strategies…
