Benét J. Wilson
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How I got my family access to Atlantis Paradise Island at a steep discount
I have been traveling the globe for more than five decades, first as a military brat during my childhood, then as a travel and aviation journalist. I grew up → Read More
In a summer of extremely full flights I found myself on a Southwest 737 with just 9 passengers
If you've traveled anywhere since about March, you probably know what to expect: full flights, delays and cancellations, lost luggage and long lines. We've → Read More
Benét on the runway: How to eat locally at the airport
Editor’s note: This is a new column by senior editor Benét J. Wilson that will cover what's happening at the world's airports. → Read More
Canada is giving away park passes to Americans: How to get one and where to use it
Destination Canada and Parks Canada have teamed up to help U.S. citizens visit the country's National Parks for free. Canada is giving away 4,000 year-long → Read More
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 101: The ultimate guide to PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the eighth-busiest airport in the U.S., serving 21 million passengers in 2020, according to Airports Council → Read More
Seattle-Tacoma Airport 101: The ultimate guide to SEA
Located between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the 10th-busiest airport in the U.S., according to Airports → Read More
Las Vegas Airport 101: The ultimate guide to LAS
Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the eighth-busiest airport in the United States, serving more than 39 million passengers in 2021, → Read More
Airport hotels with day rates and how to book them
Travel can be tiring at the best of times. It can be especially exhausting when you are hit with delays and cancellations, or if you need to block a long → Read More
These are the checked bags carried by TPG's staff
If anyone knows about checked luggage, it would be TPG staffers, who travel the globe on the regular. Our readers are always asking us about our go-to checked → Read More
Benét on a budget: Saving on an Orlando family vacation
Editor's note: This is a new monthly column by senior editor Benét J. Wilson on how to travel comfortably on a budget without sacrificing fun or enjoyment. → Read More
Credit card strategies for non-obsessive cardholders
I'm a rare breed at The Points Guy. While I keep an eye on the points and miles I accumulate on my credit cards and do some spending to accrue more, I'm not → Read More
White House tours are coming back — What you need to know and where to stay
I remember visiting the White House for the first time during former President George H.W. Bush's time in office. → Read More
Spring break travel is here: These 6 tips will help you survive it
TPG readers from around the country are sharing photos of long lines at U.S. airports as travel ramps up for spring break. This airport onslaught is being → Read More
These are the 11 women in aviation who inspired my career
My love affair with aviation began at the tender age of 6, when I took my first flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London's Heathrow → Read More
Disney Imagineers reveal how they brought the new 'Star Wars' hotel to life
Editor’s note: TPG’s Benét Wilson was a guest of Walt Disney World on a two-night media preview of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience. Disney → Read More
More than a month: These 7 destinations elevate Black culture year-round
While Americans typically commemorate Black achievements and historical challenges during Black History Month in February, African Americans have made → Read More
Not quite ready for commencement: A review of the Graduate Charlottesville hotel
Founded in 2014, Graduate Hotels is a relatively new chain, with 30 locations across the U.S. in college and university cities. Curious to see what this group → Read More
Boston museum exhibit illustrates US history using quilts
I come from a long line of quilters on both sides of my family. Naturally, quilting holds a special place in my heart. The art form isn't just a hobby I have → Read More
Report: Boeing finds launch customer for 777X freighter
Qatar Airways is slated to become the launch customer for the Boeing 777X freighter with a firm order of 15 and options for 50 aircraft, reports Bloomberg. An → Read More
Method to the madness: TPG staff share their 2022 elite status victories
Year three of the COVID-19 pandemic is still throwing a wrench into travelers' plans for achieving airline and hotel elite status. I personally had to jump → Read More