Monthly Archives: April 2025

Attending Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been on my bucket list since I first visited the country more than a decade ago. So, while planning a three-month trip through South America earlier this year, I wondered if this would finally be the year I could make it happen. I expected it would be […]

Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a “free” award stay at one of the program’s many properties around the world, it can sometimes make sense to transfer Marriott points to foreign airline programs. This article will explore the various ways to use Marriott points, […]

Over the past few years, we’ve embraced ride-hailing services so fully that it’s hard to imagine a time when our only options to get around a new city were public transportation or calling a taxi. But as convenient as they are, services like Uber and Lyft can get expensive. Fortunately, ride-hailing services have become a […]

Talks of a revived Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue appear to have fallen apart, and now, American is suing its former airline partner. After months of speculation about a potential reunion between the two airlines, American executives on Monday night confirmed the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier had, in fact, been exploring a renewed […]

Airport lounge overcrowding isn’t just limited to credit card-branded outposts. Even the most exclusive airline lounges can get busy, especially during peak departure banks. United Airlines admits that its lounges can suffer from this problem — “quite frankly, some lounge[s] are getting a little constrained and overcrowded,” Aaron McMillan, United’s managing director of hospitality programs, […]

Most people aren’t born savvy travelers. It’s something that only comes with on-the-road experience. Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. Then, one day, you begin to seamlessly move through airports and integrate yourself into new cultures like a fish to water. In the beginning, […]

Summer is the peak time for flights across the Atlantic. As such, prices regularly reflect the number of travelers wanting to visit Europe when it’s sunny. Round-trip economy flights for less than $400 are common during the slower winter months. However, if you want to walk the cobblestone streets of Rome or take in a […]

When people find out my job is to write about travel credit cards, they usually ask for expert advice. They want to know which of our favorite credit cards I recommend, which cards will complement their existing portfolio and whether their current everyday card is a good one. They also often want to know which […]

It’s been a dizzying few months for Southwest Airlines, from its shift away from open seating to its new checked bag fees that take effect next month. And the changes aren’t done. On Monday, the Dallas-based carrier announced a handful of new perks for its frequent flyers and credit card holders that’ll take effect once […]

As a relatively new parent, I’m frequently trying to manage stress. And as a points and miles geek, I’m always looking for ways to maximize the benefits within my favorite rewards programs. Fortunately, I came up with a pretty good way to do both of those things last year after my wife and I had […]