The travel and credit card rewards website The Points Guy (TPG) held its second annual TPG Awards on Monday at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York. Award winners were chosen by thousands of readers and TPG editorial staff for the best airline, hotel, travel, and credit card products. JetBlue won for …
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Small business owners who fly American Airlines should look twice at this credit card offer for 70,000 AAdvantage miles after qualifying purchases
The CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard® is Citi’s co-branded American Airlines credit card for small-business owners. It has a $99 annual fee that’s waived the first year*, and includes benefits like a free checked bag on domestic itineraries, preferred boarding, and 25% savings on in-flight food and beverages when you use your card …
People are paying hundreds of dollars a night to go on meditation retreats where speaking is banned, and it shows just how far the ‘wellness generation’ is taking things
Silent meditation retreats are one of the fastest-growing trends in travel, Caren Osten Gerszberg reported for the New York Times. Meditation retreats range from a few days to a few weeks in length and can cost thousands of dollars. Silent retreats are among a handful of luxury wellness experiences, including wellness summits and hotel rooms …
Anyone who flies American, Alaska, or United can earn major bonus miles at Apple right now, but the deal only lasts 24 hours
Shopping portals offer an easy way to earn miles, points, or cash back on purchases you make online. Travel brands from American Airlines to Chase to Marriott run these portals, and you simply have to log in to your loyalty program account, search for a retailer through the portal, then click through to make your …
The Southwest Priority card is one of the most value-packed airline credit cards around — one benefit alone cancels out $75 of the annual fee
If you fly Southwest Airlines even once or twice a year, the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card offers major benefits that can improve your flying experience and save you some money. Every year you’ll get a $75 travel credit and 7,500 Rapid Rewards points, plus up to four upgraded boarding slots. It earns 2 …
A new hospitality company claims to combine the best parts of hotels and apartments. I spent the night in one of their NYC units — here’s why I think it’s going to change the way people travel.
Sonder is an apartment-rental company that claims to combine the best parts of a hotel and a private home. It’s one of several new hybrid companies like Lyric and Blueground that combine elements of hotels and apartment rentals. Unlike Airbnb, which is mainly made up of individuals renting out their homes, Sonder leases and manages …
Flying first or business class comes with more perks than a big seat — it’s the food, too. Here are the James Beard chef-designed meals American Airlines is offering its premium passengers.
American Airlines recently announced a new partnership with the James Beard Foundation, which will bring meals designed by James Beard-affiliate chefs to first and business class lounges and flights. It’s part of a marketing push by American, which enjoys significantly higher profit margins on premium seats than on coach, especially with business travelers. We recently …
Millennials are taking multiple ‘micro-cations’ instead of long trips, and it says a lot about their work-life balance priorities
Preferred Hotels, a collection of more than 750 independent hotels and resorts around the world, released its 2020 travel trend report. Shorter vacations are on the rise, according to their findings. Millennials, in particular, are credited with popularizing these “micro-cations.” Millennials are most likely leaning into the trend for two reasons: They can fit “micro-vacations” …
Martha’s Vineyard is a magnet for millionaires, CEOs, and celebs — and the Obamas reportedly just bought a $12 million mansion on the island. Here’s a look at the rich and famous who flock there every summer.
Martha’s Vineyard has a long history of attracting some of the most influential people in the world both as visitors and homeowners. The Obamas reportedly just bought a nearly $12 million mansion on the Massachusetts island. They now join a long list of high-profile people, like Jackie Kennedy and 60 Minutes anchor Mike Wallace, who …
I have 15 credit cards, and I combine sign-up bonuses with everyday spending to get the most travel rewards from each one
The top rewards cards offer tens of thousands of travel miles or points for new cardholders after meeting minimum purchase requirements. But once you have the card, you’ll want to be smart about maximizing your rewards on spending. Picking the right card can mean the difference between 1 point or 5 points per dollar on …
How to transfer your Chase points to United Airlines, and 3 of the best award flights you can book
If you have Ultimate Rewards points from the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or another premium Chase card, you can transfer them to United to book flights. It’s easy to request a transfer, and miles should appear in your United account instantly. You can use United MileagePlus miles to book flights to Europe starting at 30,000 …
3 sign-up bonuses from Amex, Chase, and Capital One that can turn your holiday expenses into a vacation
The holidays are notoriously hard on the wallet, but the upside is that your spending can help you earn a trip booked on points if you use a rewards credit card. By applying for a new card and meeting the minimum spend requirement, you can earn thousands of points with a sign-up bonus. If you …
Luxury resort chain Aman Resorts just announced that it’s coming to Miami in 2023, and the infamous party city is a major departure from its current presence in the US
Aman Resorts is coming to Miami in 2023, the company announced Wednesday. The luxury resort chain, known for its wellness offerings, will open on Miami Beach and will include private branded residences in addition to the hotel, unlike past Aman resorts. Aman Miami is part of the company’s push into urban US settings; Aman New …
The best compression socks
High-quality compression socks provide firm pressure from the ankle to the upper calf, giving your legs the support they need during exercise, travel, long workdays, and many other situations. Compression socks squeeze the walls of the veins and leg tissues to help improve circulation and include the flow of the lymph fluids that bathe your …
Patrón Tequila sells a bottle for up to $7,500 — here’s why the brand is so expensive
Patrón Tequila is one of the best selling tequila brands, despite its high price. A bottle of Patrón Silver starts at $50, while a top-shelf crystal bottle of Patrón en Lalique: Serie 2 can cost up to $7,500. The super premium tequila is expensive because it’s made from 100% agave and in a small batch …
The richest place in every state in the US
GoBankingRates just released their annual list of the richest towns in the US. Some towns report costs of living much higher than the US average. Clyde Hill, a town outside of Seattle, Washington, has a cost of living that is 318% higher than the national average, according to Best Places. The towns on this list …
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21 versatile travel toys to keep toddlers entertained as long as possible on flights and road trips
Traveling with a toddler is no easy feat. That’s why travel toys for toddlers are not just good to have, they’re an absolute necessity. To keep a toddler entertained on an airplane, in a car, or on a train, you need to have toys that are engaging and somewhat involved without being too challenging and …
I toured a luxury trailer park in the Hamptons where people spend ‘silly money’ on tiny, million-dollar trailers by the ocean. Take a look inside one of New York’s best-kept secrets.
Montauk Shores Condominium is a luxury trailer park that’s home to the mega rich, and it’s located right in New York City’s ultimate resort area: the Hamptons. The trailer park is in Montauk — a ritzy town located on the eastern end of Long Island with a median listing price of $1,495,000. The 20-acre, gated …
American vs. Delta vs. United — we compared the 3 most popular airline credit cards
If you fly even just a couple times a year, it’s worth having an airline credit card. The perks and benefits that come with these cards, such as free checked bags, priority boarding, and lounge passes, that make flying easier and more enjoyable — and can save you money. We compared some of the most …
How to book an apartment on Sonder, the vacation rental company that combines hotel service with the feel of a private home
Sonder is an apartment-rental company that offers rentals in properties it leases and manages. It’s one of several new hybrid companies like Lyric and Blueground that combine elements of hotels and Airbnbs. In contrast to Airbnb, which is mainly made up of individual owners listing their homes and apartments, Sonder leases, designs, furnishes, and manages …
These photos show what it’s really like in Iran, where — despite its antagonistic relationship with the US— life is surprisingly normal
Much news coverage of Iran focuses on geopolitics and its antagonistic relationship with the US. But people there have ordinary lives too. Here’s what a recent trip to Tehran, its capital, showed me about life in Iran. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Iran is frequently the subject of intense international news coverage, be …
You can donate your points and miles to charity, and it’s one of the easiest ways to give back
Even if you don’t have the time to volunteer for your local charity, it’s possible to turn your everyday credit card spending into something that can help your favorite nonprofits. Most hotel, airline, and credit card loyalty programs offer you the ability to donate your points directly to charity. Some credit cards, like the Charity …
Take a look inside one of the most expensive ski chalets in the Alps, a 7-bedroom Austrian property that rents for over $540,000 during the holiday season
Ski season is upon us, which means the world’s one percent are flocking to ski resorts in the Alps. Chalet N in Oberlech, Austria, ranks among the most expensive ski chalet rentals in the Alps. The chalet rented for $540,000 per week during this year’s Christmas and New Year’s booking period and rents for $330,000 …
A luxury travel company exec says Japan, Slovenia, and Antarctica will be the hottest travel destinations of 2020
Japan, Slovenia, and Antarctica will be the three biggest travel destinations in 2020, according to Albert Herrera, an executive at luxury travel company Virtuoso. The summer 2020 Olympics are expected to draw an estimated 10 million visitors to Tokyo, and Japan recently tied for first place as one of the best countries for tourists in …
4 reasons I think the new Amex Green card is even better than the Chase Sapphire Preferred
The American Express® Green Card was relaunched this fall, and its new lineup of benefits is so strong that I think it might be even better than the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. The Amex Green card offers statement credits to offset its annual fee, while the Sapphire Preferred does not. With the Amex Green card, …
A couple who retired abroad say expat life isn’t quite as ‘exotic’ as you might think
Edd and Cynthia Staton moved from Las Vegas to Cuenca, Ecuador about 10 years ago to make their retirement savings stretch after the Great Recession. They’ve found that most aspects of their lives are just like they would be in Nevada or anywhere else. Most noticeably, the amount of free time they have is greater …
Tokyo will be short an estimated 14,000 hotel rooms each day of the 2020 Olympics, and the city is scrambling to find alternatives for the flood of visitors
The 2020 Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from July 24 to August 9. An estimated 10 million visitors are expected to travel to Tokyo for the Olympics — but the city may not have enough room for them all. Tokyo will be short an estimated 14,000 hotel rooms each day of the 2020 …