How much to tip on a cruise is a question that trips up many first-timers. That’s because some cruise lines tack daily service fees onto passenger bills — yet many travelers still hand out additional cash gratuities, either as a matter of course or for exemplary service. The extra cost of the automatic gratuity charges…

Discover it Miles card overview The Discover it® Miles provides 1.5 miles per dollar spent on all purchases. Your miles are worth one cent each, regardless of how you decide to redeem them. Plus, Discover will match the miles you earned during your first year, so you’ll earn an effective 3% return on purchases you…

If you want to redeem Choice points for your Preferred Hotels & Resorts stay, unfortunately, award rates are have increased again for many properties within the portfolio. In May 2024, you could redeem 25,000 to 55,000 Choice points per night for participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts stays. In June, award rates at many properties increased…

For Southwest loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel. There are elevated offers on the carrier’s two business cards — Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card and Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card. You can earn up to 120,000 bonus points by hitting the tiered…

Ah, scenic Juneau, Alaska — where the allure of lush forests, cascading waterfalls and majestic glaciers draws as many as 16,000 cruise passengers a day. The downside? The constant influx of visitors is putting a strain on local infrastructure. Royal Caribbean Group — which operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — has…