Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya will undergo a transformative renovation and debut as the first Alila branded resort in Latin America and the Caribbean in late 2025, offering a luxury sanctuary that serves as a steward of the natural environment and local Mayan culture
An American Airlines regional jet was involved in a midair collision late Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed. In a statement to TPG, the FAA said a regional jet inbound from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter while on approach at DCA. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ700, was operated by…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Although 2024 has ended, there may still be an opportunity to snag the next level of United Premier status for 2025. United Airlines has targeted some members with an offer to purchase the status level above what they earned in 2024 — including some members…
Editor’s note: The Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS…
Late last week, Nice, France, became the latest cruise destination to place restrictions on ships, with the goal of limiting the size of vessels that visit the picturesque resort city along the Cote d’Azur. Beginning July 1, ships carrying more than 900 people will not be permitted to disembark passengers in Nice or the neighboring port of Villefranche-sur-Mer. This…
To tip or not to tip? Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or only have one or two cruises under your belt, you’ve likely asked this question at some point during your sailing. The cruise lines have taken some of the uncertainty out of this equation with the introduction of automatic gratuities. Most of the bigger cruise lines add a…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Before starting on a pursuit to accumulate points and miles, it’s important to understand how your credit score is calculated and the mistakes you should be careful to avoid. Your credit report follows you around for a long time, and you should only consider opening credit cards…
Over the last few years, Hyatt has been on a quest to revolutionize all-inclusive resorts — starting with bolstering its own all-inclusive portfolio by acquiring Apple Leisure Group in 2021 to add over 100 properties to the mix. Since that $2.7 billion takeover, Hyatt has finalized another deal with an all-inclusive resort company and launched new all-inclusive brands, such…
2025 is shaping up to be the year of the premium travel card. With a premium Alaska Airlines card on the horizon and rumors of an incoming top-tier Citi card, competition in this market is strengthening. JetBlue is planting its flag in this space with the launch of the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard® issued by Barclays. With a…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Target Circle Card credit card overview The Target Circle™ Mastercard is a solid store card. It features a 5% discount on Target and Target.com purchases, 2% back on dining and gas station purchases and 1% back on everything else. This is a strong contender for those…
