The far-flung ruins of Machu Picchu, a former Inca empire, sit atop a Peruvian mountain bathed in fog. These incredible ruins are a popular tourist attraction but not as easy to reach as you might think. If you’re hoping to visit this impressive site, it will take some time to arrive — and you might […]
U.S. travelers are about to lose access to one of the most luxurious products in the sky. Singapore Airlines plans to pull its Airbus A380 from its fifth-freedom flight between New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) and Frankfurt (FRA), the airline said Tuesday. It will operate the JFK flight with a Boeing 777-300ER instead. […]
With fall in full swing, many of us are looking at our budget as we book holiday travel and plan for gift purchases. At TPG we often report on Amex Offers that give you bonus points or cash after spending a certain amount in a spending category or at a specific retailer. In the final […]
Drones — small remote-controlled flying devices, many of which are equipped with cameras — have become one of the best ways to snag aerial photos of some of the world’s most picturesque destinations, as well as footage of cruise ships. With that in mind, many travelers are naturally curious about whether they can take drones […]
Getting from A to B by car is filled with variables. Do you want to go on the highway? Are you willing to pay a toll? What’s the traffic like? Your route can often change depending on the answers to these questions and how far you’re traveling. When flying between two airports, you may assume […]
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express might come with a high annual fee, but it also has a whole lot of credit card perks. Despite the annual price tag of $695 (see rates and fees), the Amex Business Platinum card has plenty to offer — but many of the card’s best benefits aren’t automatic; […]
Flying domestically in a lie-flat seat is a rare treat, and moving forward, there’s going to be one fewer option to experience this thrill. That’s because Delta Air Lines will no longer operate lie-flat-equipped jets to San Diego, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by the carrier. In recent years, the airline […]
As the sun begins to set on 2022, the time is running out to qualify for elite status. Even the best of us make mistakes calculating elite mileage accruals, so if you find yourself a few hundred dollars or a couple of flight segments off of your targeted status, you can employ the final, last-resort […]
Whether you’re aiming to reduce your carbon footprint or simply eliminate some of the hassles that can come with air travel on shorter trips, you may find yourself opting to travel by train more often than you used to. And when booking train travel, you’ll want to pay attention to the credit card you reach […]
It’s no secret that the cost of travel is soaring. The cost of flying has surged nearly 43% over the past year. Even basic hotels and resorts are charging eye-popping rates for rooms this fall, with average prices in some markets up more than 20%. But there’s one type of trip where you can still […]