Last Updated: 4/22/24 | April 22nd, 2024 Tokyo is one of the most amazing cities in the world. It’s fast-paced, futuristic, and bursting with weird and wonderful activities to keep you busy, including gorgeous shrines, palaces, and temples; hip clubs and bars; and fashionable people and shopping, not to mention beautiful cherry blossoms. Tokyo lives…
Several hotel loyalty programs offer a valuable perk to select travelers: a fourth or fifth night free on award stays. But, some of the best hotel credit cards also offer free night certificates to cardmembers. In particular, some of the best hotel credit cards offer an annual free night. As such, travelers often wonder whether…
The Walmart MoneyCard is a prepaid debit card that earns cash-back rewards. Although it’s certainly not the right card for anyone looking to maximize rewards or build credit, it is an option for those who do not want a credit card but still want to earn cash back on purchases. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐½ *Card rating…
“What’s cooking, good looking?” No, I’m not being flirty. If you’re familiar with chef and pop artist Rudi Sodamin, you’ll know that’s his catchphrase. (If you’re not familiar with him, you’re about to be.) Sodamin’s larger-than-life personality and whimsical “food faces” — funny visages made from plated food — have led him to partnerships with…
Prices for European travel in the summer and fall continue to drop. There’s a new sale that includes fares to Paris from a variety of U.S. cities at prices up to half the normal cost of a round-trip ticket. If you live in Atlanta, Charlotte or Texas, start thinking about the meals you want to…
When Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park was established on Dec. 26, 1935, it became the 22nd federally designated tract of land considered special enough to preserve for the American people. But unlike many fabled national parks in the U.S. — where glacier-capped peaks protrude from meadows and granite monoliths rise from valley floors — Shenandoah National…
In 2022, Choice Hotels began its Sweet Spot Rewards promotion. This promotion lets Choice Privileges members enjoy discounted award nights at featured hotels during certain stay periods. The featured hotels and stay dates change every few months, but the current discounts and property list are available for stays through June 30. The current set of…
One of the quirkier aspects of flying out of Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., is getting set for a major face-lift. Yes, we’re talking about Dulles’ so-called “people movers.” Over the coming years, the airport’s fleet of “mobile lounges” and “plane mates” is getting a multimillion-dollar overhaul. It’s work that, like it or…
You may have considered using a 0% annual percentage rate credit card to cover an emergency, as it gives you time to pay off your card without incurring interest costs. But is there a right and wrong time to use a 0% APR credit card? And how does the process work when the time comes?…
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m in the mood for some Mexican food, but I’d also really like some eggrolls”? Yeah, me neither — until I ate at Chibang, Carnival Cruise Line‘s combination Chinese and Mexican restaurant. It sounds like a strange concept, but I was shocked to discover it works well. Here’s a…