Andrea M. Rotondo, The Points Guy

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Can luxury cruisers fall in love with Norwegian Prima? TPG finds out.

Norwegian Cruise Line wants to elevate its big-ship cruise experience, but will its newest ship appeal to luxury cruise fans? We sent a writer on board to try out the spaces and services and report back. → Read More

Puppy tested: Two paws up for the Sherpa Original Deluxe pet carrier

This is what you need to know before buying the Sherpa Original Deluxe pet carrier for your pet's next flight. → Read More

From portable scales to shoe bags: 10 luggage accessories for your gift list

These products are perfect holiday gifts for avid travelers. → Read More

Where to see gorgeous fall foliage this year

Editor's note: This post has been updated with new information. → Read More

The Hostess City's new 'it' hotel: JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

The JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District won me and my husband over in short order. It anchors an entertainment complex that opened in the summer of → Read More

This travel memory confirms why I chase points and miles — and why you should, too

Sometimes a memory comes out of nowhere and transports you to another dimension. That type of time travel happened to me in the middle of a TPG meeting last → Read More

FlixMobility takes ownership of the iconic Greyhound bus brand: What does this mean for riders?

Traveling by bus may not be the most glamorous option in the world, but, for many, the patchwork of intercity bus operators across the U.S. provides an → Read More

A perfect homecoming: Excellent views and service at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston

As we deplaned the aircraft, I was ready to race through Boston Logan Airport (BOS) so we could quickly make our way to the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton → Read More

Burn and earn: Get a free night for the future when you redeem Radisson Rewards points this fall

There was a time, a few years back, when Radisson Rewards were all the rage. → Read More

Some Florida beaches have a red tide outbreak: Are hotels obligated to tell you about it?

Following one of the worst red tide outbreaks in the last 10 years in 2019 and a follow-up "bloom" in 2019 in Sarasota County and elsewhere in Florida, red → Read More

Grab a $250 airline voucher to visit these amazing cities in Tennessee

If Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga or Knoxville have been on your must-visit list, now may be the best time to finally visit Tennessee. To lure back tourists, → Read More

A walking tour of Boston’s North End: What to see, do and eat in Little Italy

I headed to the North End (pronounced "Nah-th End") in search of the apartment building where my paternal grandmother — whom I never met — was born in 1902. → Read More

Margaritaville goes ‘top shelf’ with a new high-end resort brand

If you follow the hotel scene, you're about to hear rumblings about St. Somewhere — a new boutique resort collection developed by Karisma Hotels & Resorts → Read More

Carnival will restart US cruises out of Texas in July

This is the kind of good news we love sharing: Carnival Cruise Line announced today that it's restarting its U.S. cruise operations. → Read More

Well-designed suites with knockout views at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

"There's nothing between here and the Magic Kingdom except saw palmettos and wild rabbits — and they're definitely not the 'Alice in Wonderland' variety." → Read More

Hurricane season starts today: TPG’s storm survival guide for travelers

Today is Tuesday, June 1, and it marks the first day of the 2021 hurricane season. → Read More

France reopens to tourists on June 9

The Louvre and Versailles are about to throw open their doors once again. Shops are ramping up their inventory and restaurants and cafes are updating their → Read More

Thinking of a summertime trip to Europe? 5 factors to weigh

Here in the United States, we are sprinting toward normality. More of the population is getting vaccinated and that's causing a seachange of regulation and → Read More

American Airlines joins Delta in welcoming all customers on COVID-tested flights to Italy

American Airlines follows on Delta's heels to become the second U.S. airline to offer quarantine-free flights to Italy for all customers. → Read More

Royal Caribbean cancels Israel cruise season, putting pivotal hub on hold

Royal Caribbean announced yesterday that, due to escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine, Odyssey of the Seas' season sailing out of Israel had been → Read More