You don’t need a huge account balance to enjoy free travel from your loyalty points and miles. In fact, we’ve even argued that you shouldn’t amass huge quantities of miles with no…
Earn 500 Bonus United Miles on Your First MileagePlus X App Purchase
United is running a new promotion to drive more travelers to try its MileagePlus X app: 500 bonus United miles on your first purchase through the app. The promotion is limited to the primary cardho…
4 books that feel like travel
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 se…
Amazing Deal Alert: NYC and Boston to Europe from $289 Round-Trip
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 y…
What’s the Highest Sign-Up Bonus for the Gold Delta Amex?
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 3…
Do Million Milers Get a Head Start on Elite Qualification?
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 e…
Can I Get Marriott Rewards Gold Status from a Credit Card?
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 …
Which Aircraft Offers More Spacious Economy Seats?
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 yours…
Is Chase Freedom Unlimited Good for Non-Bonus Spending?
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 …
Review: The Savoy, London
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 “ascendin…