Do American Airlines AAdvantage miles ever expire? Eventually, yes — and it appears that won’t change anytime soon. American Airlines largely stands alone among the four largest U.S. carriers that control around 80% of the U.S. market share in the airline industry. AAdvantage miles expire after 24 months of inactivity. Value check: Are airline credit…
There are the trips taken to get away, but perhaps even better are the trips taken to get together. And there’s not much I enjoy more than the trips I get to take with my extended group of friends, who might better be thought of as family at this point. One of the many things…
If you’re racking your brain to come up with the perfect gift for your cruise-loving family member or friend, consider buying them a gift card or certificate from their favorite cruise line. Cruisers will appreciate a gift they can use toward purchasing their cruise fare or splurging on a beverage package, specialty restaurant or spa…
One of our favorite ways to redeem transferable credit card points is to transfer them to airline and hotel partner programs. While you can redeem points through many credit card programs’ travel platforms to book flights and hotel stays, you’ll only get a fixed redemption value when redeeming your rewards through the travel platform. For…
I have never taken my family on a theme park vacation because they’re just too dang expensive. Other families are going into debt to go to Disney World, but I don’t like the Mouse enough to jeopardize my financial security. And while I’m privileged to have a vacation budget, many of our vacations involve driving…
The idea of winter cruises might conjure visions of ice floes, or it might be an island escape from the doldrums of those typically cold months. In reality, a winter cruise is both. Winter weather depends on where you live, but a cruise during the months that end and begin the year offers the chance…
Apple’s fan-favorite AirPods Pro received a major upgrade back in September 2022, making the earbuds more travel-friendly than ever. Amazon currently has Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) on sale for the lowest price we’ve ever seen for Black Friday. This is even lower than the price we saw during Amazon Prime Day, or the recent…
If you wish you could connect your wireless headphones to watch seatback entertainment on your next flight, the solution is 20% off this Black Friday. While some of the newest aircraft seats offer Bluetooth connectivity in all classes, most airlines don’t, and if you have ever attempted to endure tinny inflight entertainment audio through cheap,…
The last day of your cruise is always bittersweet. You have one more incredible day of delicious meals, drinks, pool time and shows, but with packing and other errands to fit in, you know your return to reality is on the horizon. As stress-free as cruising can generally be, walking off a cruise ship isn’t…
While The Platinum Card® from American Express offers many travel and lifestyle perks, it is also one of the most expensive cards on the market with an annual fee of $695 per year (see rates and fees). Meanwhile, slotted below the Amex Platinum is the American Express® Gold Card, a product that carries fewer benefits…