What are points and miles worth? TPG’s April 2025 valuations
One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some credit card rewards
On a Trip Across Northern Italy, Getting to Know the Artisans Keeping Tradition Alive
It is 4 a.m. and I am being led through the sleepy foothills of Berri, a small town in the Italian region of Piedmont, by Daniele, a licensed truffle hunter, and his petite white hound Bianca. The stars glitter in the cold, crisp air. These chilly nights are part of
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This Is the UK’s Largest National Park—How to Visit
Cairngorms National Park is the largest national park in the UK, located in the scenic Scottish Highlands. Visitors can see Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer, go wild swimming, and hike through beautiful landscapes. It’s best visited during the spring and fall, though it’s also home to a ski area
IATA calls for accelerated adoption of digital ID to improve security, operational efficiency
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a call to speed up the adoption of digital identity technologies in order to improve aviation security and operational efficiency. IATA, which represents roughly 340 airlines, said its position was supported by government and aviation security leaders attending the Sydney Leaders Week Conference last week
New award redemption opportunities: Alaska partners with Philippine Airlines
Alaska Airlines has a new global airline partner that will allow its Mileage Plan members to redeem miles on flights to and from destinations in the South Pacific, Asia, Australia and beyond. The Seattle-based carrier announced a new loyalty tie-up with Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines that’s
20 Best Bars in Venice, According to Our Local Expert
There are no places that can quite compare to the best bars in Venice, perhaps because drinking in the floating city feels so discreetly luxurious. Starting as early as 10 a.m., locals gather at bacari, the ubiquitous gimmick-free old-school taverns, to pair their ombra, or small pour of wine, with
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The 10 Best AirTag Accessories of 2025
One thing about me: I’m obsessed with Apple AirTags. They’re hands down the most reliable luggage tracker I’ve used. I have one looped, strapped, or stuck onto all of my family’s checked and carry-on luggage pieces — not to mention my travel wallet, passport, cat’s collar, remote controls, and more.
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Google Wallet expansions Google Wallet is expanding its digital ID capabilities, enabling users in the United Kingdom to add passport-based IDs for age verification, including potential use for alcohol purchases, pending government approval.
Chase says the outstanding Sapphire Preferred 100,000-point offer is ‘ending soon’ — here’s what that may mean
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card‘s (see rates and fees) 100,000-point “offer of the year,” as many are calling it, is now officially in its “ending soon” phase. We knew a deal this good wouldn’t last forever, but since it only just launched in early April, the end may be coming
The Best Art Exhibits to See in New York City This May
Pirouette: Turning Points of Design on view through October 18, 2025. Hilma af Klimt: What Stands Behind the Flowers on view through September 27, 2025. Whitney Museum of American Art Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night gives its titular artist her first major museum survey with drawings, site-specific murals,
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