Annual fees are generally worth it when you can maximize a credit card’s benefits and earning structure. But it’s understandable if you’re hesitant to add several premium travel rewards cards with high annual fees to your wallet. Luckily, with competition fierce among card issuers for new customers, many of the best credit cards have annual […]

If you’re contemplating your first family cruise, you might be wondering if Carnival Cruise Line has a kids club. The answer is a resounding yes. Carnival offers a fabulous kids club called Camp Ocean for preschool- and school-age children, plus separate hangouts with age-appropriate activities for teens and tweens. It even offers special programming for […]

I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened. I noticed an “opening bonus” of 2,000 points when I checked my account activity after my stay. Then, I remembered that World of Hyatt offers 500 bonus points per night on qualifying stays at new hotels. I unknowingly received the […]

It’s been a nightmarish week for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). A combination of air traffic control equipment failures and staffing shortages have fueled mass flight delays, and led the airport’s biggest airline to cancel dozens of daily flights over the coming weeks. The problems could continue to plague passengers as the busy […]

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, […]