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TODAY'S POSTS: - [How to Save Money Buying Discounted Disney Gift Cards]( - [Credit Card Economics: A Look at the Fees That You Rarely See]( - [A $200 Fine While Driving Abroad — Reader Mistake Story]( - [What I Learned From My Stay at a Hotel Designed for Millennials]( - [Metal Detectors Now Being Tested at NYC Subway Stations]( - [Register Now to Earn 5x on Your Chase Freedom in Q1 2019]( - [How to Remain Calm During Holiday Travel]( - [Is ‘Cargo Class’ the New Low for Airplane Passengers?]( - [5 Game-Changing Gifts Every Frequent Flyer Should Have]( - [Hip, Homey and Handsome: The Hoxton, Williamsburg, in New York City]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. [How to Save Money Buying Discounted Disney Gift Cards]( By Richard Kerr on Dec 17, 2018 09:00 am Very few brands have the type of the customer loyalty that Disney enjoys. That equates to sky-high prices for anything and everything with the Disney name attached. That also means it’s often a Sisyphean task to find meaningful discounts on Disney trips, goods and services. In lieu of renting Disney Vacation Club points or following ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like How to Save Money Buying Discounted Disney Gift Cards on Facebook]( [Credit Card Economics: A Look at the Fees That You Rarely See]( By David McMillin on Dec 17, 2018 08:00 am As you work to avoid paying any extra cash for using your credit card and seeing the world, you’re probably well-versed in the language of fees. You’ve studied the best credit cards for eliminating foreign transaction fees. You’ve crunched the numbers to determine if that hefty annual fee is really worth it. You’ve read the fine ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Credit Card Economics: A Look at the Fees That You Rarely See on Facebook]( [A $200 Fine While Driving Abroad — Reader Mistake Story]( By The Points Guy on Dec 17, 2018 07:00 am Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Jeff, who learned an expensive lesson about crossing European borders in a rental car: I was on a wonderful trip in Germany, where I spent some time in Berlin solo and then met up with a few friends for Oktoberfest in Munich. We had a ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like A $200 Fine While Driving Abroad — Reader Mistake Story on Facebook]( [What I Learned From My Stay at a Hotel Designed for Millennials]( By Brian Biros on Dec 17, 2018 06:00 am The Points & Miles Backpacker is a weekly column appearing every Monday. TPG Contributor Brian Biros, who has backpacked the globe for the past 15 years, discusses how to fund this adventurous, budgeted and increasingly popular form of travel with points and miles. He’ll also explore all things backpacking-related. Read his story here and his high-level approach here. I didn’t think ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like What I Learned From My Stay at a Hotel Designed for Millennials on Facebook]( [Metal Detectors Now Being Tested at NYC Subway Stations]( By Max Prosperi on Dec 16, 2018 09:00 pm Your trip through New York City’s famous and expansive subway system might look a little different on your next vacation to the Big Apple. According to Gothamist, the New York Police Department’s Transit Division has begun to deploy metal detectors across the MTA subway network. In addition to metal detectors, other enhanced security measures will be ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Metal Detectors Now Being Tested at NYC Subway Stations on Facebook]( [Register Now to Earn 5x on Your Chase Freedom in Q1 2019]( By JT Genter on Dec 16, 2018 08:30 pm The Chase Freedom card is one of the top no-annual-fee credit cards. And you don’t need to take my word for it: The Chase Freedom was a finalist in reader voting for the Best No-Fee Credit Card of the Year for the TPG Awards. Why’s that? While the card only earns 1% cashback on everyday purchases, there’s ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Register Now to Earn 5x on Your Chase Freedom in Q1 2019 on Facebook]( [How to Remain Calm During Holiday Travel]( By John Hickey on Dec 16, 2018 08:00 pm We’re now only days away from one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. With Christmas Eve falling on a Monday, airports are expected to see 45.7 million travelers pass through their gates between Dec. 20 and Jan. 6, according to Airlines for America. That’s a 5.2% uptick in air passenger traffic. This influx ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like How to Remain Calm During Holiday Travel on Facebook]( [Is ‘Cargo Class’ the New Low for Airplane Passengers?]( By J. Scott Clark on Dec 16, 2018 07:30 pm In a word: No. But the crafty marketers over at flyadeal.com created a campaign around the “new class of service,” saying, “you don’t have to go to this extent to fly for less. “The website now says that the campaign was just for fun, and that they were ‘joking.’ Turns out this was an actual ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like Is ‘Cargo Class’ the New Low for Airplane Passengers? on Facebook]( [5 Game-Changing Gifts Every Frequent Flyer Should Have]( By Mike Arnot on Dec 16, 2018 07:00 pm Or, you know, a little something special to treat yourself. The holidays are upon us, and so it’s the official season of gift giving. The favorite traveler in your life will appreciate a useful gift, and we recently tested five inexpensive travel products that make travel just a bit better. (And if the “favorite traveler” in ... [Read in browser »]( [share on Twitter]( [Like 5 Game-Changing Gifts Every Frequent Flyer Should Have on Facebook]( [Hip, Homey and Handsome: The Hoxton, Williamsburg, in New York City]( By Darren Murph on Dec 16, 2018 06:30 pm The Hoxton, Williamsburg, is a natural fit for Brooklyn, delivering stylish digs, pleasant service and all sorts of positive vibes. Pros: chill location, comfortable and homey rooms, an outstanding restaurant and easy transit to Manhattan. Oh, and pet friendly! Cons: no on-site fitness center, limited room layouts and not spacious enough for families. 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