Many top rewards credit cards include annual fees. In exchange for this up-front cost, you can unlock higher earning rates, additional travel perks and annual rewards. That said, many issuers (and their cobranded loyalty program partners) offer no-annual-fee products that can still be decent options for more casual travelers. If you’re looking for a hotel…

It’s been more than a month of labor strikes at hotels in some of the top destinations in the U.S., and a resolution doesn’t appear to be in sight. More than 5,000 combined workers are on strike at hotels affiliated with Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton and Omni in Boston, Honolulu, San Francisco and Seattle. While earlier…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and The Platinum Card® from American Express are two of the most popular travel rewards cards. After all, both cards offer valuable transferable rewards, lounge access and the ability to receive elite-like perks when booking hotels through Amex’s Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program and The Edit by Chase Travel℠. Like…

If you’re struggling to find award availability for your next flight redemption, here’s a trick to solve this issue. An increasing number of airlines are using the “married airline logic” concept when releasing and pricing award seats. Like cash fares, airlines believe passengers will pay a premium for nonstop flights compared to indirect flights. Therefore,…

This week, Alaska Airlines announced sweeping changes to its Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program. The overhaul will make it easier for customers to earn elite status and loyalty perks in 2025. Plus, the carrier revealed that customers should soon be able to book international itineraries aboard multiple Alaska partners through its website. Yet executives make…

When I learned of Hilton’s The Art, a Hotel (also known as The Art Hotel Denver) — an art-themed property in the heart of Denver’s cultural scene — I was intrigued. What exactly does an art-themed hotel look like? And will it turn out fun and inspiring for guests, or stuffy and pretentious? I’m not…

Celebrity Cruises drink packages give you the freedom to enjoy both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages during your cruise without worrying about the tab. Adding a beverage package to your cruise moves your vacation one step closer to an all-inclusive experience that stops the day-to-day nickel and diming for every soda, bottle of water and glass…

United Gateway Card overview The United Gateway℠ Card is a no-annual-fee airline credit card, ideal for those looking to dip their toes in the United MileagePlus program. It earns 7 total miles per dollar spent on United flights — 5 miles on fare from United as a MileagePlus member, plus 2 miles on your entire…

I’m often asked how our family manages to take several Disney vacations annually without going broke. My answer is always three words: Disney Vacation Club. If you’re an annual (or even frequent) traveler to Walt Disney World or Disneyland and usually stay on Disney property when you visit, you could be missing a major trick…

United Airlines has launched a new round of Mile Play promotions, which award bonus miles to targeted members after they complete specific tasks. Now’s a good time to check your eligibility and register — even if you’re unsure about your upcoming travel plans. To see if you’re eligible and to register, visit United’s Mile Play…