Summer is here, and it’s time to hit the beach! TPG Contributor Drew Limsky brushes the Miami sand off his feet to offer the lowdown on the best places to find some rays.Miami’s South Beach is arguably America’s finest urban beach. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.South Beach — Miami Beach, FloridaSouth Beach hotels stake out their own patches of sand with designated chairs and umbrellas, and the local LGBT community can be found at virtually any of them....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There are a million gift ideas out there to get your loved one this holiday season and I’ve even highlighted some of my favorites in my Travelers Gift Guide. However, often the best gifts aren’t those you can buy in stores, but ones that are unique and come from the heart.Being an expert in miles and points is truly a skill and most people don’t have the time or energy to master our trade, hobby or whatever you consider it....
Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.United Airlines became the first US domestic airline to officially implement non-binary gender options for passengers earlier this year. Now, Air Italy claims it is the first to do so in Europe.As of June 5, passengers booking Air Italy itineraries can select select M(male), F(female) or X(other) that corresponds with gender-neutral passports....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....
Over the last several weeks, Australia has been dealing with massive wildfires. The scale of the damage is devastating, and the impact to the country’s economy — especially tourism — is also notable. And since one of the best ways to help may just be to visit, you could get there in comfort over the next few months. Qantas has currently opened up a large amount of award space on its nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE)....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. In this case, however, you’ll need to search through Google and book on Norwegian’s site....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The transatlantic market has seen lower fares in recent years with the rise of low-cost carriers like Norwegian and WOW Air, which has forced legacy carriers to respond by dropping their fares on international flights. In an effort to compete better with those budget airlines, Delta has quietly changed its baggage policy and will now start charging BE passengers for checking bags on several international routes....
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing is this week. The historic landing and the Apollo program that made it possible inspired technological innovation that continues today and introduced millions of people to the wonders of flight.To learn more about its effects on commercial aviation, I spoke with Michael Lombardi, Boeing’s historian and archivist, and Dr. Christian Gelzer, chief historian at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, where Neil Armstrong was a test pilot before he became an astronaut....
Hear the phrase “pub crawl,” and you’re likely to envision spending several hours schlepping from one bar to the next — which, with the right companions, can make for a fun activity. But now, Pterodactyl Helicopters, an Ipswich, Australia-based tour company about 45-minutes from Brisbane, is upping the ante — and adding some spectacular views — by taking guests on a country pub crawl via chopper.Over the span of seven hours, Captain Mike Jarvis, your pilot and tour guide, will take you and up to two friends on a journey through Australia’s Scenic Rim region, where you’ll get a bird’s-eye (and possibly beer-goggled) view of some of the area’s most iconic sights, including Tamborine Mountain, Lockyer Valley and the 131-year-old Dickabram Bridge....
Between cramped seats, getting hit by the food cart and dealing with an armrest-hogging passenger, it can be difficult to get any sleep on a plane. That’s why some people turn to sleeping pills to help them get through a long-haul flight. After all, you want to arrive at a destination ready to explore, not take a nap. But is it bad to take sleeping medication on a flight?The FDA just strengthened its warning about sleeping pill dangers revealing that serious injuries and deaths can result from behaviors such as sleepwalking, using a stove while under the influence, sleep-driving and more....
The leader of the world’s largest flight attendant’s union the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Sara Nelson has doubts about flying on the Boeing 737 MAX until it is put through its paces to get back in the air.“If tomorrow were that first flight I can tell you definitively no,” she said Monday in a podcast with The Points Guy on the Talking Points podcast. “[After] the very deliberative process for certifying that plane, if they take all of those steps, then yes, I’d be willing to get on that flight....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Update 7/10/17: AA reached out to clarify that these plans are not final. Additionally, this lounge is not expected to offer Flagship First Dining, which is now available at New York-JFK.With American Airlines’ first Flagship Lounge in New York (JFK) now open and looking great, we’ve been anxious to learn more about when and where the next Flagship Lounge will open....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Although Hurricane Michael made its historic landfall on Wednesday, Thursday has already surpassed Wednesday as the day with the most flight cancellations from the storm. Michael weakened to a tropical storm early Thursday, but the storm is continuing to sweep through the Southeast, brushing by airline hubs of Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT) — although both will be spared a direct hit....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG Contributor J. Keith van Straaten recently flew one-way on JetSuiteX’s Embraer 135 during a Memorial Day Monday afternoon commute from Burbank (BUR) to Las Vegas (LAS) — for $77. Read on for his impressions of the experience.While private jets are not uncommon between Southern California and Las Vegas, booking a seat for $77 on one of them is....
[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“76” ground-experience=“7” cabin-seat=“18” amens-ife=“8” food-bev=“18” service=“25” pros=“Great service, generous snacks on demand, large lavatory in coach.” cons=“No Wi-Fi, hit-or-miss entrees, sloppy boarding process.” /]This past year, every single one of my family members happened to be traveling for Christmas Day, so I thought it would be fun (and cheaper) to book a flight that would allow me to skip Christmas Day altogether. Cathay Pacific Flight CX 881 departed Los Angeles International Airport at 11:55pm on Dec....
Each week in his column “The Critical Points,” TPG Loyalty and Engagement Editor Richard Kerr presents his opinion on a loyalty program, card product or recent news that he believes is overlooked, unsung or the result of groupthink taking mass opinion in a direction with which he doesn’t agree. His goal is not necessarily to convince you to agree with his position but rather to induce critical thought for each of the topics and positions he covers....
Stylish, compact capsule hotels are on the rise. But one hotel in London is making even airplane seats look downright palatial.The UK-based product testing website Which? recently went undercover at the budget Corbigoe Hotel in London and, to the Internet’s delight, tweeted about it.The room in question was marketed as a “Single Room” priced at £55.00 (about $71) during the high season and £30.00 ($39) during the low season. According to Which?...
Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Like many businesses in the travel industry, ride-sharing services have been impacted tremendously by the coronavirus pandemic, with a significant drop in demand for rides. Shared rides are off the table in some markets, and, earlier this month, Uber and Lyft began mandating masks, in a bid to protect passengers and drivers during the outbreak....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today, TPG Senior Points & Miles Correspondent Nick Ewen explores week three of a great promotion from the United Airlines shopping portal, which is offering elevated earning rates, spending bonuses and more.Last month, I wrote about the lucrative All Day Recess Sweepstakes and Promotion being offered through United MileagePlus Shopping. While the entire promotion runs until mid-August, a number of popular online retailers are offering increased earning rates on select dates....
