From: The Points Guy - Sunday Dec 16, 2018 02:06 pm
✈ TPG Readers on Redeeming Points and Miles for Friends and Family & More Daily News From TPG ✈
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By Kaeli Conforti on Dec 16, 2018 09:00 am We recently asked our TPG Lounge members if they like to redeem their precious points and miles for friends and family who might want to travel. Here’s what they had to say. (Some responses have been lightly edited for style and clarity). Yes, but Only for Charitable Reasons Several TPG Lounge members wrote in with heartwarming stories ... Read in browser »
By Darren Murph on Dec 16, 2018 08:30 am Perhaps you’re looking to cash in your Hilton Honors points for an unforgettable stay at the Conrad Maldives, Conrad Bali or Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. Or, maybe you’re looking to book a weekend getaway to attend homecoming at your alma mater. Whatever your dream is, Hilton’s latest buy points promotion can potentially ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Dec 16, 2018 08:00 am 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. Delta’s periodic mileage sale for award flights to Europe is back! Flights to major European destinations such as Milan (MXP), Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR) and more ... Read in browser »
By J. Scott Clark on Dec 15, 2018 06:30 pm We have been reporting on the rather gloomy outlook for Wow airlines in recent days and weeks. The airline has taken steps on its own to try and survive by downsizing its fleet and cutting routes. And as the faltering Reykjavik-based carrier has struggled to continue operations, it has seen potential saviors come and go. In a ... Read in browser »
By Lori Zaino on Dec 15, 2018 06:00 pm As a woman traveling solo, your phone can be a source of many things. It can help you stay connected to friends and family members back home — and new friends you meet on the road— and it can keep you from getting lost. While you may want to disconnect completely while on vacation, having ... Read in browser »
By Nick Ellis on Dec 15, 2018 05:30 pm Since starting at TPG almost three years ago, I’ve heard great things about Japan Airlines, specifically its business-class product. The airline flies to several cities in the US, and I finally got the chance to fly it when we set out to determine the world’s best business-class product for the TPG Awards. The nominees included Korean Air ... Read in browser »
By Max Prosperi on Dec 15, 2018 05:00 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 ... Read in browser »
By Chris Castellano on Dec 15, 2018 04:30 pm Hotel gyms are no longer an afterthought: a closet-sized fitness center tucked away in a hard-to-find corner of the hotel with a 20-year-old stationary bike and a set of mismatched free weights. Today, the quality of a hotel gym is becoming increasingly important to travelers, and the hospitality industry has responded by building better fitness ... Read in browser »
By Mike Arnot on Dec 15, 2018 04:00 pm As 2018 draws to a close and flyers turn their attention to planning 2019 adventures, there may be no better way to inspire a new journey than with an excellent travel-themed “coffee table” edition. These travel books (I use the term loosely, as these tomes were meant to excite rather than guide) also make great ... Read in browser »
By JT Genter on Dec 15, 2018 03:30 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 »
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