Tarah Chieffi

Senior writer

TPG since 2022

Tarah Chieffi started her travel writing career writing about theme parks and family travel nearly a decade ago. She contributed to major publications including Business Insider, Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and FamilyVacationist before joining TPG in 2022. Today, Tarah helps shape content across TPG's newsletter products, website and branded campaigns, through writing, editing, project management and content creation. Tarah is passionate about sharing practical tips to save money, plan effectively and maximize theme park and family travel experiences.

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Always leave room in your itinerary for spontaneity. Discovery is the true magic of travel.

B.S. in business administration, University of Louisville
Budget/family travel, Travel destinations & tips

Orlando, Florida

Favorite destination

Aisle

Window or aisle

Marriott Bonvoy

Gold Elite

Highest airline status

Structure and perks that elevate my travel

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Card has an easy earning structure and perks that elevate my travel. I earn a simple 2x points on every dollar spent on everyday purchases and elevated earning when I book through Capital One Travel. I also love the $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel, lounge access and up to $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck for making my travels more comfortable and less expensive.

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

My preferred program for free upgrades and more

This program gives me the most consistency when it comes to receiving perks like room upgrades upon arrival and late checkout.

Marriott Bonvoy: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and...

For first class up in the sky

I have only been upgraded to first class once in my life, and it was because I am a Delta SkyMiles member. That alone is enough to keep me loyal.

Delta SkyMiles: Your complete guide to earning, redeeming and el...

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