I first got started in the points and miles game when I realized I was leaving money on the table with every purchase. While I was once hesitant to open a credit card, I’ve since learned just how valuable the right rewards card can be, and now I’m building my…
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Taking a business trip? Use miles to add a leisure stop to your itinerary
Many business travelers take advantage of the fact that business conferences often happen in places where you can also enjoy some rest and relaxation. Maybe you’ve tacked an extra day onto your trip to catch a baseball game, or grabbed some extra time on the front end of your trip…
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United MileagePlus members can now earn miles on Lyft rides
There’s good news for United Airlines loyalists: Your next Lyft ride could earn you United MileagePlus miles. The Chicago-based airline and ride-hailing service announced a new partnership Wednesday that will allow members of United’s loyalty program to boost their mileage balance when hailing a ride. How many miles you’ll earn…
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Which Princess Alaska cruisetour is right for you? A complete guide to all your options
Is a Princess cruisetour to Alaska right for you? If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably trying to figure that out, and you’re likely a bit overwhelmed. There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing an Alaska vacation. And even if you’re sure a Princess cruisetour is…
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The easy route: How to redeem Capital One miles at a fixed value
Once you’ve collected a haul of Capital One miles, it’s time to start brainstorming how you’re going to redeem them. Here at TPG, we often discourage holding on to your miles. They can be a bad long-term investment, so it’s best to start thinking of redemption options as early as…
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The 15 best Christmas markets in Europe for 2025
If your idea of winter bliss involves sipping gluhwein, browsing endless stalls of holiday gifts and getting lost in a sea of glittering fairy lights, plan to celebrate this season at one of Europe’s Christmas markets. These traditional markets, which date back hundreds of years, remain popular in many European…
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Southwest adds Philippine Airlines as 4th international partner
Southwest Airlines has added its fourth partnership with an international airline. The carrier on Tuesday announced a new tie-up with Philippine Airlines. As part of the interline agreement, you’ll be able to book an itinerary that includes a seamless connection between Southwest and the Manila-based carrier. Eventually, the tie-up could…
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Delta unveils stylish new uniforms with Missoni accessories, a nod to classic looks and a return of the ‘wrap dress’
Delta Air Lines has unveiled all-new uniforms that it will soon deploy for its flight attendants, gate agents, lounge workers and ground staff, and TPG was there as the airline put on a fashion show in Atlanta. Dubbed the “Distinctly Delta Collection,” this fresh look for the airline’s team members…
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Choice Privileges announces positive changes to its loyalty program
The Choice Privileges hotel loyalty program just announced some positive changes that will take effect starting in early 2026. Details are thin for some of these changes, but here’s what we know so far. Lower requirements for existing elite status tiers Starting in 2026, each of the existing Choice Privileges…
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The 8 best ways to redeem up to 100,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles
The American Airlines AAdvantage program remains one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. It can offer great award redemptions on American Airlines flights and its impressive list of Oneworld alliance partners. You can of course earn AAdvantage miles from cobranded American credit cards issued by Citi; while AAdvantage was…