From: The Points Guy - Tuesday Oct 23, 2018 01:06 pm
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By Emily McNutt on Oct 23, 2018 08:30 am The inaugural TPG Awards ceremony this December is sure to be one for the books — and now, there’s even more incentive for you to get involved. TPG is inviting you to put your points & miles and credit card knowledge to use, and have a say in which programs and cards take home a ... Read in browser »
By Katie Genter on Oct 23, 2018 08:00 am So you finally splurged for an Apple Watch and it broke less than 48 hours later. The warranty won’t cover the damage and you didn’t think you’d need AppleCare. You’re out of luck, right? Well, not if you used the right credit card to make the purchase. Purchase protection can save you big if a ... Read in browser »
By Emily McNutt on Oct 23, 2018 07:00 am Hilton is taking a step in to unchartered territory — at least for a major hotel chain. Based on feedback the brand received, it is launching a hostel-like stay within the Hilton portfolio, called Motto by Hilton. The hotel chain describes the brand, the fifteenth under its umbrella, as “a micro-hotel with an urban vibe ... Read in browser »
By Edward Pizzarello on Oct 22, 2018 08:00 pm Thinking about taking your family to see Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort? Can’t wait to ride the Hogwarts Express? Be prepared for some serious sticker shock. At times, Universal Orlando ticket prices can make Disney World look downright affordable — even with Disney’s most recent round of pricing changes. Universal is smart with how they ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Oct 22, 2018 07:45 pm One of the current benefits on the AAdvantage Aviator Blue, Red, Silver and Business Mastercards is the ability to earn Elite Qualifying Dollars (EQDs) by spending a certain amount on the card. That opportunity is being eliminated on two of these cards; cut back on one of these cards; and is remaining unchanged on the ... Read in browser »
By Lori Zaino on Oct 22, 2018 07:30 pm You don’t have to believe in phantom spirits to love a good ghost story. Just in time for Halloween, we’ve scoured the globe for some of the most haunted airports, aircraft, train stations and ships on Earth — many of which you can transit through (or tour). Whether you’re in search of frights or you ... Read in browser »
By Jessica Puckett on Oct 22, 2018 07:15 pm Though it wasn't packed with frills, this coach flight to the Hawaiian island of Kauai did the trick. Pros: healthy food, friendly crew and lots of IFE. Cons: Though healthy, the food options were sparse for a five-hour flight. Read in browser »
By Jason Steele on Oct 22, 2018 07:00 pm We are entering the holiday season, that time of year when the weather cools, the holiday displays come out (too early for some) and consumer spending reaches a frenzy. As an award travel enthusiast, there’s a key decision you need to make when it comes to getting the perfect gifts for your friends and family ... Read in browser »
By Jordan Allen on Oct 22, 2018 06:30 pm Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts. Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Oct 22, 2018 06:15 pm Alaska Mileage Plan miles are some of the highest-valued airline miles in TPG’s valuations. And that’s not just because of the sweet spots you can get on Alaska flights. Alaska also has partnerships with a number of highly useful international airlines, and features reasonable award rates on many with free stopovers even on one-way flights. This means ... Read in browser »
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