Travel
3 ways a new credit card could increase your credit score

You might be in the market for a new credit card for many reasons. Perhaps you want the opportunity to earn a new welcome bonus or valuable rewards from the everyday purchases you make. And some people seek a new credit card to achieve a “good” credit score. If you’re applying for a credit card […]

Updated: Jan 21, 2023
Is the World of Hyatt Credit Card worth the annual fee?

Hotel credit cards are interesting. They tend to offer many benefits at the hotel brand associated with the card but aren’t typically strong cards for your everyday spending. And just because a card is popular among others doesn’t mean it’s a good fit for your wallet. The World of Hyatt Credit Card has many fans […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2023
What I’d like to see in an updated Choice Privileges program

In August 2022, Choice Hotels acquired Radisson Hotel Group Americas. With this acquisition, Choice Hotels gained more than 600 Radisson hotels across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. You’ll eventually be able to book these properties through Choice and even use Choice Privileges points to book rooms at Radisson properties. For now, the […]

Updated: Jan 11, 2023
Deal alert: Flights to Europe are under $600 round-trip

Dreaming of seeing the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the colorful buildings that line the streets of Stockholm? Now is an ideal time to make those dreams come true: Round-trip flights to multiple cities in Europe are under $600. Several airlines are slashing fares to cities like Paris, London, Stockholm, Madrid, Barcelona, Zurich and Copenhagen. […]

Updated: Jan 6, 2023
It’s a new year: Your Amex Platinum Saks Fifth Avenue and Dell credits reset today

The start of a new year means new beginnings and new opportunities. That includes new beginnings for your American Express shopping credits and new opportunities for purchases that might have $0 out-of-pocket costs to you. Specifically, I’m referring to the annual Saks Fifth Avenue credits on The Platinum Card® from American Express and Dell shopping […]

Updated: Jan 1, 2023
Following curfew: Here’s how night flying restrictions work

This summer, as I sat on the tarmac at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and prepared to take off on JetBlue’s inaugural flight from New England to London, the pilot came over the intercom with news of a brief delay; but it was good news. You see, we had such a strong tailwind and were […]

Updated: Dec 27, 2022
Fly to St. Thomas from multiple US cities for as low as $275

Get away from the cold with this deal: Flights to St. Thomas are as low as $275 from multiple U.S. cities. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are offering discounted fares to the U.S. Virgin Islands from multiple U.S. cities including Seattle, Nashville and Washington. CHWHEATLEY/GETTY IMAGES The travel dates are generally from […]

Updated: Dec 22, 2022
The most exciting new route enhancement of 2022 — and the ones we look forward to flying in 2023

How does a long weekend in Spain’s Palma de Mallorca or Tenerife sound? With United Airlines, getting to these popular summer destinations — and many more — from the U.S. is easier than ever. That’s thanks to new nonstop service launched during the pandemic that’s helped the Chicago-based carrier become the largest U.S. airline in […]

Updated: Dec 12, 2022
You can now redeem Alaska miles on El Al, business-class awards start at 85,000 miles

If you’re dreaming of traveling to the Middle East or love using your miles to fly on airlines you’ve never experienced before, we have good news for you. It’s now possible to redeem Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles for flights on El Al, Israel’s national airline. Unlike many of Alaska Airlines‘ partners, El Al isn’t […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2022
How to get to Machu Picchu

The far-flung ruins of Machu Picchu, a former Inca empire, sit atop a Peruvian mountain bathed in fog. These incredible ruins are a popular tourist attraction but not as easy to reach as you might think. If you’re hoping to visit this impressive site, it will take some time to arrive — and you might […]

Updated: Nov 27, 2022