I opened my first credit card, the Petal 2 Visa Credit Card, shortly after graduating from college. At the time, I had no idea that one decision would eventually lead to me qualifying for some of my favorite travel rewards cards and taking trips I never thought I’d be able to afford. When I was…

Theme park vacations aren’t all fun and games. Between park tickets, hotel rooms, skip-the-line passes and souvenirs, the expenses add up quickly. In the search for savings, families can use points and miles to book trips to theme parks like Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Kids Resort, which just opened in Texas. You…

Delta Air Lines is jumping to strengthen its position in New York. The Atlanta-based SkyTeam will launch new twice daily service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on April 12, 2027, Delta said Friday. The new route will be flown with a standard Airbus A321neo, not the airline’s new…

Historically, frequent flyer programs have operated on a simple premise: The passenger sitting in the seat earns the miles. But as families travel together more often, many loyalty programs have introduced points and miles pooling, allowing members to combine their balances and reach award redemptions faster. Instead of five family members each sitting on 5,000…

There’s no shortage of business cards to choose from if you’re trying to earn rewards for your company’s everyday purchases. I’ve tried plenty of them over the years, but lately I’ve been reaching for my American Express® Business Gold Card for almost everything. Between the card’s automatic bonus categories, flexible Membership Rewards points and statement…

Many all-inclusive resorts of yesteryear offered watered-down drinks, less-than-edible food and a vibe that catered to folks simply looking to party (think: spring break) or didn’t mind the downsides because the price made a vacation possible in the first place. However, major hotel companies like Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott have gone all-in on all-inclusives properties,…

The past year has brought two fantastic new credit cards to the market. Last year, we saw Alaska Airlines revamp its Mileage Plan program, rebranding to Atmos Rewards. It also refreshed its two existing cobranded credit cards, and added a third to the lineup: the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card. Meanwhile, in the…

Everything feels more expensive right now, but using your points and miles for travel means you could take that affordable summer trip, even when flight costs are skyrocketing. You may not think that your regular spending could actually cover the cost of your domestic summer vacation, but if you put it on a travel rewards…