Attention, points and miles enthusiasts: Hawaiian Airlines is currently offering up to 100% bonus miles when you purchase HawaiianMiles through Nov. 15. Though we don’t often recommend buying points and miles, it may be worth considering following Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of the carrier. Following the merger, loyalty program members can transfer HawaiianMiles to Alaska Airlines…
At a time when major hotel companies like Marriott and Hilton increasingly grow by appealing to owners of existing hotels to take on a new brand affiliation, the executives of these brands have to do what they can to sweeten the deal. Monday morning, Marriott’s executive team indicated they’re about to roll out a major…
Few things compare to seeing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person on a brisk November morning. Watching massive balloons like Snoopy and modern favorites such as Bluey and Grogu (aka “Baby Yoda”) fly down the streets of New York City is an iconic holiday experience on many families’ travel wish lists. Assuming you don’t…
Did you know you can add your kids as authorized users to credit cards that you already have to help them establish and build their own credit? It’s a great way to begin discussing financial responsibility and helps prepare your kids for opening their own independent card accounts. Granted, every family is different, but if…
An up to $50 Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit every six months (January-June and July-December; up to $100 each calendar year). An up to $20 monthly statement credit toward digital entertainment (up to $240 per calendar year). An up to $300 annual Equinox statement credit each calendar year. Also, up to $15 in monthly Uber…
If things go awry while you’re traveling, you’ll be glad that you booked your trip — and its related expenses — with a card that features travel protections. Thankfully, many rewards credit cards offer complimentary protections as long as you pay for prepaid, nonrefundable travel expenses with the card. For example, the Chase Sapphire Preferred®…
With just two months remaining until the new year, now is the time to earn Marriott elite qualifying nights for your 2024 status. Depending on your status tier and hotel brand you’re staying at, Marriott elite status includes a variety of perks like complimentary suite upgrades, breakfast for two daily and 4 p.m. late checkouts….
On Oct. 30, Virgin Atlantic rolled out the long-awaited changes to its Flying Club program, and overall, they were not as bad as I had feared. For Flying Club members, all seats on Virgin-operated flights are now available to book with Virgin points, a dramatic shift from the strictly capacity-controlled system the program previously operated…
If you’re used to cruising in the Caribbean, shore excursion prices on your Alaska cruise might surprise you. Want to take a helicopter ride to the top of a glacier to enjoy a dogsled ride? It’ll cost upward of $700 per person. Excited about an authentic Alaska fishing experience? That’s a $500-plus tour. A nearly…
Singapore Airlines is planning a major cabin facelift for its fleet of long-range Airbus A350 jets, including a new first-class cabin that will someday be offered on the world’s longest airline routes. On Monday, Singapore announced a $1.1 billion cabin retrofit program for its A350-900 fleet — covering both its long-haul and ultra-long-haul aircraft. The…