From: The Points Guy - Wednesday Oct 24, 2018 01:06 pm
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By Summer Hull on Oct 24, 2018 09:02 am Disney World is expensive (and not for everyone), but if you decide to take your family, you will be faced with a series of decisions related to what is worth a splurge and what to skip. Once upon a time, the best $69 you could spend at Disney World got you “private” access beginning precisely at 7:45am ... Read in browser »
By Katie Genter on Oct 24, 2018 08:30 am Airport security is one of the most annoying part of flying for most travelers, but TSA PreCheck makes the experience quicker and easier with expedited security screening at more than 200 US airports. In TSA PreCheck dedicated lines, you don’t need to remove your shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets. If you don’t have TSA ... Read in browser »
By The Points Guy on Oct 24, 2018 08:00 am Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Ryan, who got as much from an award flight as anyone could hope to get. Here’s what he had to say: Enjoying a late summer day out with friends a few years ago, we were all sitting around a table at a brewery when one friend asked if ... Read in browser »
By Ethan Steinberg on Oct 24, 2018 07:00 am The Chase Sapphire Reserve wasn’t the first ultra-premium travel rewards card on the market, but it absolutely changed the game when it launched in 2016. The response to this card — which debuted with a 100,000-point sign-up bonus (which has since been changed to 50,000 points), 3x points on travel and dining, a $300 annual travel ... Read in browser »
By Melanie Lieberman on Oct 24, 2018 06:00 am In Thailand, being offensive or disrespectful is a serious mistake. And for two tourists, the punishment could be up to 10 years in a provincial prison, in addition to fines of one million baht (roughly $30,450). According to Reuters, Brittney Schneider of Canada and Furlong Lee of the UK were arrested last Friday for defacing ... Read in browser »
By Summer Hull on Oct 23, 2018 10:15 pm In 2016, the Chase Sapphire Reserve claimed the (unofficial) throne of rewards credit cards. It didn’t really matter if you were a single business traveler who lived in Manhattan or a family of four from Omaha, the Sapphire Reserve was the rewards card to beat for those serious about their rewards. It offered, and still offers, ... Read in browser »
By Danielle Vito on Oct 23, 2018 10:00 pm Hail, Caesar! On Sunday, Rome was hit by a freak hailstorm that left the city looking like a winter wonderland. After days of unseasonably warm temperatures reaching the mid to high 70s, the bizarre storm pummeled the Eternal City with strong winds, torrential rain, floodwaters and knee-high ice drifts. The unprecedented weather created an unusual ... Read in browser »
By Sam Lipscomb on Oct 23, 2018 09:30 pm When all you have is a debit card, checking how much you’re spending and how much money you have left is easy. Your bank account balance almost immediately reflects your transactions in one place. But when you add credit cards into the mix — as you should, as soon as you’re able to use them ... Read in browser »
By Max Prosperi on Oct 23, 2018 08:30 pm Last week, a photo posted to Twitter allegedly showed a Ryanair flight crew sleeping on the ground of Malaga International Airport (AGP) in Spain after thunderstorms canceled flights. The photo made rounds across social media, leading many to publicly condemn the Ireland-based airline. The crew depicted in the photo accused their employer of failing to find staff proper ... Read in browser »
By Katherine Fan on Oct 23, 2018 08:30 pm Hurricane Willa will make landfall this evening along the Pacific coast of Mexico, just south of popular resort town Mazatlán. The hurricane, which briefly reached Category 5 strength Monday, is the third Category 5 storm of the 2018 Eastern Pacific season, which has become the most active season on record. 2018 now has max. ACE on record ... Read in browser »
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