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By The Points Guy on Dec 10, 2018 08:50 am It’s no secret that credit cards are the best way to rack up miles and points. We have it so good here in the US — with a competitive credit card industry that offers lucrative welcome bonuses, rich category spending bonuses and great perks that are worth more than the annual fees. People always ask ... Read in browser »
By Angelina Aucello on Dec 10, 2018 08:00 am Before my first child was born, I took 90 flights in a year (half of them while pregnant) and qualified for top-tier elite status with two airlines. Even though I was committed to continue exploring the world, both with and without my little ones, a new addition to a family is a major lifestyle adjustment ... Read in browser »
By The Points Guy on Dec 10, 2018 07:00 am Today I want to share a story from TPG reader Alex, who used an upgrade award to help a family member: My mother-in-law is an avid traveler but has never flown in business class. She immigrated to the US from Taiwan in the 1980s, and I think flying at the front of the plane seems out of ... Read in browser »
By Brian Biros on Dec 10, 2018 06:00 am The Points & Miles Backpacker is a weekly column appearing every Monday. TPG Contributor Brian Biros, who has backpacked the globe for the past 15 years, discusses how to fund this adventurous, budgeted and increasingly popular form of travel with points and miles. He’ll also explore all things backpacking-related. Read his story here and his high-level approach here. As a whole, ... Read in browser »
By Chris Castellano on Dec 09, 2018 08:00 pm When you’re traveling, fitness can quickly become the last thing you want to think about. If you’re traveling on business, for example, a busy schedule may prevent you from making time for exercise. And when you’re on vacation, there’s a good chance you simply want nothing to do with anything that resembles strenuous physical activity. ... Read in browser »
By Max Prosperi on Dec 09, 2018 07:30 pm We’re just a few weeks away from the end of 2018 and as always, it’s a fantastic time to reflect on the best and worst of the past 365 days when it comes to airlines. (It’s also that time of year when travelers come to the harsh realization that they haven’t flown quite enough miles ... Read in browser »
By Katie Genter on Dec 09, 2018 07:00 pm The 600-seat Oneworld Los Angeles lounge in TBIT at LAX mainly serves Oneworld business-class passengers and Sapphire elites that are traveling long-haul internationally, but it's also open to Norweign's premium customers. Pros: fast Wi-Fi, ample seating options, large children's area and good wine selection. Cons: can be noisy and limited high-quality food options. Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Dec 09, 2018 06:30 pm On Thursday, the US State Department issued a new travel advisory for Spain. In the advisory, the US warns travelers that “terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks” in the country and that: Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, ... Read in browser »
By Erika Owen on Dec 09, 2018 06:00 pm It may only be for a week, but it’ll be a really scenic week. If you’ve got nine other friends who would be up for an unforgettable Arctic adventure, there’s an island called Fordypningsrommet, in the Fleinvær archipelago of Norway, waiting for you. For $3,500 a week, you could have the entire thing to yourself. ... Read in browser »
By Max Prosperi on Dec 09, 2018 05:30 pm On his way back to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Jerry Hart, an American tourist, left something very valuable in the taxi he took to the airport. Hart left almost $10,000 USD in the trunk of the car upon disembarking at the airport terminal, according The Daily Mail is reporting. Miraculously, Hart was reunited with the ... Read in browser »
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