Are you looking for a new rewards credit card? You may be evaluating various welcome offers, rewards and redemption options. But when considering a credit card’s features, remember to consider the benefits of the card’s payment network. The Visa Signature and Mastercard World Elite programs are two of the largest and most widely accepted credit…
You don’t need me to remind you that points and miles can get you fancy flights and posh hotel stays. But did you know that your rewards can also land you personal butlers and stays on private islands? Points and miles can do wonders. This post examines the most exclusive travel experiences your rewards can…
I’m doing the SAS EuroBonus million-mile challenge. In total, the challenge will consist of me traveling for 25 days on 18 flights and visiting 15 different countries on 15 different SkyTeam airlines in order to end up with 1 million SAS EuroBonus miles. My first week on the road took me from Portland to Seoul,…
German leisure carrier Condor is trimming its U.S. route map in 2025. This week, the airline notified four U.S. airports of its plans to cut its seasonal nonstop service from Frankfurt. Next year, the carrier will end flights from its German base city to San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI),…
Contrary to popular belief, not all of us at TPG benefit from a ton of travel perks … even perks that we write about daily, like elite status. When I joined TPG in 2021, I had never had any sort of airline elite status. I did not have a cobranded airline credit card, and I…
There’s a lot to love about Mexico — the historic cities, the sizzling street tacos, the colorful festivals and the endless art. But undoubtedly, what draws most visitors to Mexico, first and foremost, are its show-stopping beaches. With nearly 6,000 miles of coastline split between the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Sea of…
Are cruise drink packages worth the price? The short answer is that it depends. It depends on how expensive a cruise line’s alcohol package is on any given ship as compared to the cost of drinks purchased individually. Both things vary greatly from line to line. It also depends on how much you drink in…
If you’ve shopped online for Disney Resort hotel reservations, you may have seen the words “Disney Club Access” on some booking options, and you might have wondered what exactly that means. It’s easy to tell that these bookings cost more than nonclub rooms, but it’s harder to tell exactly what Disney club access gets you…
Childhood moves quickly. Those special years when kids are old enough to appreciate exciting adventures but still young enough to lean into the magic of it all are limited. When my youngest daughter was 6 years old and my oldest was 11, we decided to embrace that moment by taking a once-in-a-lifetime winter trip to…
When deciding which travel rewards card to use for large purchases, it’s important to look beyond the points and miles you earn. Card issuers strive to set their products apart by offering incentives like welcome bonuses, but sometimes, the less-flashy benefits can be even more valuable. In this post, I’ll look at the three shopping…