Travel Hacks

Thinking about travel? Flying may be a lower-risk option than you thought. Our tips for flying during COVID-19 can help you get started.

You might say I’m an old soul. I’ve been this way for as long as I can remember. I’ve never longed for a wild night out — instead, I’d much rather stay in and sit on my couch, catching up on my never-ending Netflix queue. I’ll take a night of watching movies with my grandparents …

Ben share's his recent evening trip to the British Airways i360 - a unique vertical cable-car attraction in Brighton, offering scenic views from 450ft.

To help inspire your next socially distant getaway amidst COVID-19, we’ve rounded up 10 unique and remote Airbnb rentals.

There are plenty of unique national parks that may not see as much foot traffic, but still pack an impressive punch. Here are nine to see.

With Recon Campers, your daily commuter can actually double as your weekend off-grid rig

Whether you’re a van life veteran or looking to explore the great outdoors for the first time, these 13 essentials will turn whatever you drive into a fully kitted escape vehicle. 1. Luno’s improved Air Mattress 2.0, customized to fit the backs of certain car models, turns trunks to beds by utilizing support cubes that […]

27 Epic Trips to Start Planning Now | Outside Online

Rob Siegel has owned his small Winnebago Rialta for three years, and he and his wife have enjoyed taking short trips in it. But is the Rialta ready for a longer trek? Does he even want to take it on a longer trek? Let’s talk about it.

A new report from International Living ranked several countries where under $2,000 a month, and four of them are tropical destinations.

Of the many gloomy impacts of COVID—canceled travel, systemic uncertainty, furloughed and lost jobs, a hiatus from hugs, and the cancellation of Hollywood blockbuster season—one silver lining stands out: the resurgence of the great American road trip. With record-low gas prices, a pent-up hunger for freedom from home, and a widespread unease with public transportation, […]

Premium and ultra-premium cards typically offer terrific benefits in exchange for high fees ($95 to $595 per year). Sometimes the value of the benefits far outweigh those fees, but not always. Most premium cards are worth signing up for because they have good to excellent signup bonuses that are worth more than the first year’s […]

Far and away the most coveted perk in commercial aviation is an upgrade to a comfier seat with better legroom, more recline and better food and beverage options. While it’s easy to envy the elite members who get “complimentary” upgrades, anyone who’s ever taken an economics class will tell you that there’s no such thing …

5 must-have apps for your next business trip

The Points Lab is TPG’s newest team, dedicated to using data and leveraging technology to create resources, tools and analyses to help readers more effectively and efficiently use their points and miles. Today’s post looks at award availability trends for booking Lufthansa first class using partner miles. Lufthansa first class is many an award traveler’s …