Premium travel credit cards can offer tremendous value for frequent travelers with exclusive perks, higher earning potential and travel credits. While these cards come with higher annual fees, many travelers get significantly more value from the benefits than what they pay to be a cardholder. There are several premium travel cards to choose from. If…
Bottom line: Northwestern Mutual offers a range of policies and scores well for customer satisfaction and complaints, making it an option worth checking for many shoppers. Policies offered: Term & permanent. Financial strength: Exceptional. Complaints: Far fewer than expected. Buy online? No. How we review life insurance companies In our life insurance reviews, our editorial…
French Polynesia is one of Earth’s dreamiest destinations — and one of the most expensive. Thankfully, there are several resorts on its islands that participate in loyalty programs, which means that travelers can earn points on stays and even redeem points for stays. InterContinental Hotels Group — better known as IHG — has three branded…
Travel insurance can be a very important accompaniment to your trip, especially when you’re traveling throughout multiple countries. Europe is a prime example of this, where the border-free Schengen zone allows you to traverse multiple countries without passing passport control. Finding Schengen visa travel insurance isn’t always simple, however, and you’ll want to ensure that…
Earning elite status in World of Hyatt is an achievement that can lead to everything from free breakfast and bonus points to late checkouts and free room upgrades. World of Hyatt status can be earned in several ways — one of which is staying a minimum number of nights with World of Hyatt properties, or…
Looking for a comfortable flight but not willing to splash out for business class? Premium economy may be a good fit for you, and Singapore Airlines premium economy is no exception. With wider seats, footrests and even an option to preorder a meal (book the cook), premium economy on Singapore Airlines can be a great…
Perhaps you stay frequently enough at a certain hotel or destination that you’ve started to wonder whether to join a timeshare program. Many major hotel chains offer this option, which provides partial ownership of a hotel or resort and a guaranteed way to vacation. Hilton is no stranger to this type of program, and the…
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Expedia is an online travel agency that might come up in your search to find deals on all types of travel, including flights, hotels and rental cars. But how does it compare to other booking options? Is Expedia a good deal or more reliable compared to booking with other OTAs, let alone versus booking directly…
Hanging out in an airport lounge instead of a busy gate area can make traveling less stressful, but depending on where you’re traveling and the airline you’re ticketed with, accessing a lounge isn’t always possible. Priority Pass membership is one way to get into a lounge and relax before your flight. But are Priority Pass…