Being a points and miles enthusiast means I have a drawer full of credit cards. Choosing which cards to carry in my wallet can be a daunting task at times. However, one card will always have a slot in my wallet: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). The Sapphire Preferred was crowned […]

When you envision a typical glamping setup, you might picture large tents perched on wooden platforms among pine trees, nestled between mountain peaks or near national parks. However, a stylish glamping resort along Greece’s Athenian Riviera introduces a new kind of tented hotel concept: luxe seaside cabanas outfitted with all the elegant furnishings and amenities […]

Prime Visa card overview Amazon’s Prime Visa (see rates and fees) is a solid earner, with bonus rewards on Amazon purchases, Chase Travel℠, gas, dining and commuting. That makes it a strong contender for those who spend big with Amazon and its brands. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s […]

Long before Dollywood opened its gates in Pigeon Forge on May 3, 1986, Dolly Parton had designs on building a theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, where she grew up. A 2023 USA Today article quoted the award-winning singer-songwriter as saying that when she would visit the county fair as a […]

Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabia-based startup airline hoping to become the latest high-end Middle East-based carrier, has unveiled the cabin and seats for its first long-haul aircraft. Riyadh recently announced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will be configured for 290 passengers in a three-cabin layout featuring business class, premium economy and coach. However, the airline has […]

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 are worth more than others, […]

American Airlines is shaking up its route map at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to better compete in the Big Apple. The changes include four new routes, including one that will see the Oneworld alliance carrier return to the New York-Atlanta market — a route it last flew in 2023. American also will add new […]

Some credit card applications offer instant approval, which is great. But what’s even better than that is getting instant access to your new credit card. Instant access to your new card number lets you start working on spending requirements to earn that card’s welcome bonus. After all, the clock on welcome bonuses starts the day […]

On longer flights, seat upgrades can be worth their weight in gold — or, at least, tastier food, more space and better inflight sleep. Upgrade availability is often strictly limited, so we recommend booking the seat you want with points to avoid being disappointed if an upgrade isn’t available. That said, upgrades may be easier […]

Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not. Rather than trying to keep track of all of them on your own, we’ve compiled a monthly checklist of credit card perks and […]