Melanie Lieberman
The Points Guy
New York, United States
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The best hotels in London
No matter what type of trip you’re planning, these are some of the best hotels in London — and you can even use points at many of these properties to put a stay here within reach. → Read More
The best hotels in New York City, from luxury stays to points properties
Whether you want to splash out for a special occasion stay or save money on your next business trip, here are the best hotels in New York City — and the best way to book each one. → Read More
It’s 'too expensive': Many travelers are skipping spring break trips this year due to high prices
Many would-be travelers have already found their spring break trips affected by high costs more this year than in previous years. → Read More
How Disney's overnight hotel transformation put this Scrooge into the holiday spirit
Revealing the method behind the holiday decorating magic. → Read More
If I can, so can you: 6 surprising things I did to earn top-tier United status
Here's how I'm achieving elite status with United and setting myself up for success next year, too. → Read More
8 things I learned while flying business class on SAS
From stellar lie-flat seats and excellent food and service to luxury bedding and affordable upgrades, here's everything you need to know about flying in business class on Scandinavian airline SAS. → Read More
Americans still plan to travel for the holidays but are looking to cut costs
For people who plan to travel for the holidays, whether to visit family or take advantage of unused vacation days, rising prices are affecting every aspect of the booking process and the travel experience. → Read More
These national parks are eliminating reservations requirements for fall
National parks like Yosemite and Rocky Mountain are eliminating the need for reservations as the less crowded fall travel season begins. → Read More
Why I love the new Conrad Los Angeles, a luxury hotel that wins with small details
Few things are more exciting for a travel editor than the opportunity to check in to one of the most anticipated new hotels of the year. → Read More
How to spend 1 day in Istanbul
Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, is a sprawling metropolis that spans two continents and is filled with the remnants of various empires that have ruled the → Read More
TPG surveys show COVID-19 reentry test is keeping many Americans from flying abroad
It's been more than a year and three months since the United States began requiring a negative COVID-19 test result for all travelers 2 and older flying into → Read More
These are the best times to visit Antarctica
Dreaming of a cruise around the Antarctic Peninsula to spot leopard seals or to watch young penguins chase each other playfully around a rookery? Hoping to → Read More
Bison, Badlands and the Black Hills: What I saw on a 3-day trip to South Dakota
Editor’s note: TPG’s Melanie Lieberman traveled to South Dakota on a free trip provided by the South Dakota Department of Tourism. The opinions expressed → Read More
A fever dream of beautiful things: My obsession with the new NoMad London hotel
The first time I traveled to London, I was 21 years old. → Read More
Antarctica gear guide: What you need to pack for a trip to the White Continent
Packing can sometimes be as simple as tossing a few swimsuits into a bag along with some travel-size sunscreen. If you forget something, you can pick it up → Read More
An untamed world: Discovering the wild dreamscape of Antarctica
Editor’s note: TPG’s Melanie Lieberman traveled to Antarctica on a free trip provided by Atlas Ocean Voyages. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers → Read More
Waiting at the End of the World: Traveling during the pandemic still isn't easy
Editor's note: TPG's Melanie Lieberman traveled to Antarctica on a free trip provided by Atlas Ocean Voyages. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers → Read More
The 12 hottest destinations of 2022
Every year, travel brands look to the future. → Read More
Find your best New York City view: Comparing 5 iconic observation decks
A city with as much depth as New York is best viewed from above. At least, that's my advice. → Read More
I just earned airline elite status for the first time — and I'm never going back
I am writing this from the first-class cabin of a United Boeing 737, flying to Houston, Texas (IAH), from Cancun, Mexico (CUN). My upgrade cleared while I was → Read More