Of the seven big cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans, Princess Cruises has the simplest fleet. The vast majority of the line’s 16 ships fall into one of just two groups, known as “classes” in cruise industry lingo: The Royal Class and the Grand Class. Each of these…
At TPG, we advocate positive financial behaviors, including paying our bills on time, avoiding interest charges, not spending outside of our means, and protecting our credit score from unnecessary drops. Some of us learned tips for financial success from our parents, while others learned it the hard way as they matured from their teenage years…
Luxury hotels are great. Some have incredible spas where you can revive your skin and spirit, while others offer rooftop infinity pools with sweeping vistas for miles and miles. These days, hotels aren’t just for people, though. The best ones have wised up to the fact that more and more travelers have pets (thanks, COVID-19),…
In our opinion, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is well worth its $150 annual fee (see rates and fees) if you’re a Hilton loyalist, as it offers valuable earnings rates and automatic Hilton Gold elite status. Hilton Gold status includes complimentary breakfast, room upgrades and boosted earnings when staying at Hilton brands, one…
Posted: 4/10/24 | April 10th, 2024 With its iconic Renaissance architecture, picturesque streets, world-class museums, and incredible food, Florence is one of my favorite cities in Italy. I’ve been a handful of times over the years and it never disappoints. It’s also a compact and easily walkable city, so nothing is too far from anything…
If you’ve never visited London before, navigating its iconic Tube system can be either an adventure or a confused mess of Tube lines, fair types and labyrinthian stations. You might not have initially thought so, but there’s a lot more to it than just getting to a station, hopping on a train and then exiting….
British Airways is running a great double Avios offer for its Executive Club members on flights to Europe from the United Kingdom and on European British Airways Holidays packages. With this offer, you’d stand to earn at least 2 Avios per British pound ($1.27) spent on both flights and British Airways Holidays packages. If you…
We periodically get a question from readers: “Which points or miles should I collect if I don’t travel often?” No single answer is best for everyone. For example, a cash-back rewards card might be best if you don’t travel much at all. However, if you have a particular airline or hotel loyalty program you strongly…
You probably don’t need another reason to shop at Target, but the popular retail chain is giving you one anyway. Or three, to be exact. Building on the popularity of the Target RedCard debit card, the Target RedCard credit card and the Target Circle loyalty program, Target is streamlining and improving its loyalty offerings. It’s…
Disney has always been at the forefront in the travel industry when it comes to accommodating guests with disabilities. Unfortunately, its generous policies have sometimes been subject to misuse, leading to longer lines and greater hassles for all guests, particularly those with legitimate special needs. Today, Disney updated its Accessibility Services websites for both Walt…