Ariana Arghandewal
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Is the United Club Infinite Card annual fee worth it?
Wondering what you get for $525 so you can decide whether the United Club Infinite is worth its annual fee? Here's a closer look. → Read More
This card bonus gets you 5 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico
It's not every day that a sign-up bonus is big enough to cover an entire vacation, let alone an all-inclusive one. Most of the time, we're lucky if a credit → Read More
How to get to Helsinki on points and miles
As of July 26, Finland began officially welcoming American tourists again. Helsinki became a popular destination over the last few years, thanks to a big → Read More
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: A stunning beachfront resort that falls short on luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a five-star luxury resort in Dana Point, California. Perched on a 150-foot bluff, the resort boasts incredible views of the → Read More
14 restaurant loyalty programs that are worth joining
School night tussles, ballet lessons, soccer practice. It sometimes feels like dinner prep takes a back seat when the afternoon hours are peppered with → Read More
Decoding United's revenue, award and upgrade fare classes
We know United's classes of service as business or first, premium economy and coach. But reservations systems don't label bookings in the same way at all — → Read More
Rare availability: Conrad Bora Bora Nui award space wide open through March 2022
If you’ve been wanting to head to Bora Bora using your points, now might be the day to book. → Read More
My mom wanted a same-day flight to London: Here's how points saved the day
There are days when I wonder if points and miles cause incredible travel scenarios to unfold, or if I am able to make nearly impossible-to-believe trips a → Read More
Earn 10,000 points per night + 15% off weekdays at Kimpton
IHG just unveiled a new promotion, offering 10,000 bonus points per night, plus 15% off weekdays at Kimpton hotels. The promotion is open to all members and → Read More
A tale of two adjacent Hyatts: Mission Pacific Hotel vs. Seabird Resort
I live in Northern California, and Southern California not only offers beautiful spots for a weekend getaway, but getting there is an easy hourlong flight. → Read More
Why I’m concerned about Citi’s transfer partnership with American Airlines
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. → Read More
You could soon redeem miles for flights to space — here's how
If you're feeling left out of the billionaire space race and have 2 million Flying Club points lying around, you might soon have your own shot at floating in → Read More
A new Joie de Vivre beach hotel is mostly a joy, despite a disrupted sleep: the Mission Pacific Hotel
In late May, Hyatt opened its newest Joie de Vivre property in the unassuming beachside enclave of Oceanside, California. The Mission Pacific Hotel has 161 → Read More
Cleared for Takeoff: A summer European adventure to Switzerland and Austria for 2
Here at TPG, we've gotten lots of requests from readers eager to travel to Europe. With many countries welcoming Americans once again, it's a great time to → Read More
Why I don’t care about suite upgrades anymore
There was a time when I chased elite status for one reason only: suite upgrades. In 2015, I did a mattress run to secure top-tier Hyatt status before a trip → Read More
Sweet Spot Sunday: US to Ireland from 13,000 Avios each way
On July 19, 2021, Ireland is reopening to international tourists, including Americans. This is exciting news to everyone who has wanted to travel to Ireland → Read More
Hilton announces 3 new hotels in Mexico — including 2 all-inclusives
If you're saving up your Hilton points for a high-value redemption in Mexico, there may soon be more options than ever because Hilton is adding three new → Read More
A luxe pool and fab breakfast: Why we’ll go back to the beachy new Seabird Hotel in Oceanside
The Seabird Resort is one of two new Hyatt properties in Oceanside, California. The resort has been open for just a few months and is located in an unassuming → Read More
How this little-known trick saved me $50 on a 2-night hotel booking
There's a straightforward trick that a lot of people overlook when they're booking hotel rooms. While it only applies to bookings of two nights or longer, → Read More
Get two round-trip tickets to Europe with one card's elevated bonus: Here's how
As more European countries begin welcoming Americans again, travel demand to Europe is skyrocketing. We've gotten countless requests from readers about using → Read More