TPG values Hyatt’s top-tier Globalist status at almost $5,000 per year when fully utilized. I’m not sure that’s the exact same number I’d put on it for my own family, but the value is absolutely in the multiple thousands of dollars per year range for us. The free hot breakfast, lounge access where applicable, suite upgrades, waived resort fees,…
Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer. It’s one last holiday for families and friends to enjoy outdoor barbecues, picnic lunches and camping at some of the country’s most beautiful national and state parks. But trying to secure a last-minute camping or picnic reservation within popular national parks and state parks can be almost impossible over Labor…
What would you say if I told you I paid $120 (on top of my park ticket) to walk around Disney World for five hours and only got on two rides? You’d probably think I’d have been better off spending that money on 15 Dole Whips or creating a realistic lightsaber at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. But what if…
Avelo Airlines is headed to New York for the first time. The Houston-headquartered ultra-low-cost startup is launching service between Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) in the state’s Southern Tier region and both Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) near Fort Myers. Service operates twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting Nov. 16, with introductory one-way fares…
Editor’s note: TPG’s Summer Hull dined at Victoria & Albert’s courtesy of Walt Disney World, but made all other travel arrangements herself. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by any entity. As a Disney World regular who samples as much theme park food as possible — both because I love it and because…
When you enter the headquarters of Avelo Airlines in a glass-walled office building in Houston’s Greenway Plaza neighborhood, you won’t find a sign. In fact, the only indication that this is Avelo’s home is that the walls are painted purple — and that some marketing materials hang in the elevator lobby. For now, there’s no sign with Avelo’s name…
Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan accepted a free trip from Norwegian Cruise Line to attend the unveiling of Norwegian Prima. The opinions expressed below are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the line. How much weight have I gained this week in the name of research? I don’t even want to know. It’s surely not a small…
Most travelers prefer to see beautiful fall foliage by car, driving through leafy regions to find the most beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red. From late September to November, you can find stunning scenery across the U.S., though the exact timeframe depends on the area you plan to visit. Know, too, that the season can start earlier in…
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Bosses at the only hotel in Expo City Dubai have predicted a surge in visitors this week as the legacy site prepares to open its doors to the public once again. It was revealed on Monday that guests could officially return to the rebranded Expo City Dubai — previously Expo 2020 Dubai — from Thursday.
