If you’re looking to put your stash of American Airlines miles to good use and splurge on a first-class trip to Europe, there are some good deals out of Los Angeles. Specifically, AA has redemptions for Flagship First from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) available from 110,000 AAdvantage miles each…

While Hyatt has been on a lifestyle hotel expansion spree in the last few years, one of its better-known properties is leaving the World of Hyatt orbit for Marriott Bonvoy. It appears another could soon follow. The 212-room Tommie Hollywood (a sister brand to Thompson Hotels and a part of JdV by Hyatt) will ditch…

If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands — which include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo — an IHG cobranded card can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. And that’s not even factoring in these juicy welcome bonuses. Let’s examine these welcome offers and…

Last spring, we told you about Brightline’s plans for a new stop along its Florida rail line — one that would bring a station to the city of Stuart, situated on the state’s Treasure Coast some 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. Announcing the news in early March, Brightline executives joined forces with local…

As the sun begins to set on 2024, your time is running out to qualify or requalify for airline elite status for 2025. This is the moment to check your mileage balances, calculate your travel for the rest of the year and see where you will end up by Dec. 31. If you think you…

As a young adult and student who writes and talks about credit cards nonstop, I often get many questions about their significance and value from my peers. Typically, I first explain the lasting benefits of building credit. Applying for your first credit card at a young age allows you to establish your credit history early,…