Reaching status with any airline often feels like an accomplishment: free upgrades, priority boarding, better-earning potential when it comes to miles and even free checked bags, the perks are aplenty. But achieving status often takes time (and many miles flown), so it’s wise to know the payoff before you put in all the effort. From……
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of our absolute favorite starter travel cards. From flexible and valuable points to wide-ranging travel protections, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card offers a lot of valuable benefits for just a $95 annual fee card. However, after building up a balance of Chase Ultimate Rewards® points, you might be……
After a big year of changes, including a revamp its loyalty program and a refresh of its $95-annual fee credit card, Marriott Bonvoy is shaking things up yet again. Marriott has announced the launch of two new co-branded credit cards, bringing the hotel’s credit card portfolio to a robust total of five personal credit cards……
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Earning Hilton Honors Gold status is a solid achievement, as it can bring extra benefits on a future stay. Elite status can include such perks as bonus points, room upgrades, food and beverage credits, breakfast and lounge access. Hilton Honors Gold is the second highest tier in the program, and it can be worth achieving….…
As much as we like to travel, we also recognize that flight delays are a part of traveling by air. Case in point: 81% of flights recorded an on-time arrival in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Since chances are good that you’ll run into a delay sooner or later, it’s helpful to……
Tourism rebounded this summer in Europe — and Europe wasn’t ready. Pandemic-related staff shortages led to massive lines and flight cancellations at many airports; meanwhile, prices for hotels and taxis soared. Then there were the record-breaking temperatures that caused roads, airport runways and railroad tracks to buckle, leading to further disruptions. Our family of three……
If you’re looking to cut costs on vacation, opting to cook in your hotel room versus going out to eat might seem like a logical move. But to cook inside a hotel room, you’re going to need a kitchen. And as it turns out, hotel rooms with kitchens usually cost more than similar hotels without……
This has been an unusual year for currencies, period. Rising inflation has sent all sorts of costs skyrocketing (including travel prices). Meanwhile, the euro and British pound are falling in value relative to the U.S. dollar, making a European vacation somewhat … affordable? With all of these fluctuating prices, how are the currencies of airline……
Skyrocketing airfares earlier this year and recent headlines about persistent inflation may be discouraging potential travelers. Yet recent data suggest that prices for hotels, air travel and rental cars are softening this autumn. And the U.S. dollar’s continued strength has driven down international travel costs. The Consumer Price Index report released in September showed overall……