World of Hyatt just announced its annual changes to where properties sit on its award chart, and while we are thrilled that the award chart itself remains unchanged, some of the individual property pricing changes will still likely sting. A whopping 118 Hyatt hotels and resorts are moving to higher award categories, including some of…

Cruise ships offer a staggering array of amenities — but they don’t always cover all the bases. Planning to double down on excitement at the blackjack table on your cruise vacation? Make sure your ship has a casino. Prefer to pack light and wash your clothes while on board? You’ll pay more unless your cruise…

World of Hyatt has been busy lately, adding all-inclusive properties around North America and the Caribbean and expanding the Brand Explorer perk to include these new additions. You can redeem your Category 1-7 free night award at a growing number of all-inclusive properties. Given these portfolio expansions, is spending on Hyatt cobranded cards more lucrative?…

A friend of mine recently embraced the points and miles lifestyle. Lately, we’ve spent some fun afternoons discussing strategies to earn and use points and miles. During one of our recent sessions, he asked a smart question: “When I plan a trip, how do I decide if I should pay cash, use points, a free…

I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th and I’m going on a book tour to talk about it and the current state of travel! This is my first book tour in six years and I’m very excited to…

Exploring Hidden Paths: A Comparison of Charleston, SC, and Savannah, GA Two places in the south are Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia: best known for the history, charm, and that good ole southern hospitality. Beyond history, streets, homes, and amazing waterfronts, they’re each very different and have hidden places in quiet, off-the-beaten-path spots where…

This spring, Delta Air Lines will launch a new nonstop flight to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Missouri with a route that won’t touch any of its major hub cities like Atlanta, Detroit or Salt Lake City. Beginning in May, the Atlanta-based carrier will serve MCI each day with a Delta Connection regional jet…

Captain Kate McCue, the first American woman to take the helm of a cruise ship, has left Celebrity Cruises. The famed captain — who is known as much for her seafaring skills as she is for her love of Louboutin shoes and taking internet trolls to task — made the announcement in an Instagram post…

Transferable credit card rewards are especially valuable because of the many ways you can redeem them. You might be familiar with rewards like Chase Ultimate Rewards points and American Express Membership Rewards points. But, another transferable reward currency that can offer significant value to some travelers is Capital One miles. Capital One miles are appealing…