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…

If you asked me to choose my favorite credit card, I’d be hard-pressed to pick between my current top two: the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. When I signed up at Costco, I upgraded to an Executive Membership and applied for the Costco Anywhere Visa….

American Airlines began selling basic economy fares in 10 markets in 2017. Today, you’ll find basic economy fares on most routes. And although it’s been around for over seven years, you may still have questions about American Airlines’ basic economy fare class and what it entails. So, let’s explore what you should know before booking…

If all goes according to plan, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) may soon go from worst to first in nationwide rankings. On Thursday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced what it’s calling the EWR Vision Plan, which lays the groundwork for a massive redevelopment of the 96-year-old airport. The plan contains…

Four Seasons Hotel New York, one of the most iconic hotels in the Big Apple, is officially reopening next month after years of closure. It’s now accepting reservations for stays starting Nov. 15. Four Seasons Hotel New York closed at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. Since then, the hotel has faced…

Raise your hand if you’re always the one whipping out your Chase Sapphire Reserve® and insisting on paying for all of your friends’ meals at dinner. It’s not that you’re rich — you just enjoy earning 3 bonus points per dollar spent on dining and know your friends will pay you back later. This is…

The Bilt Mastercard® (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card are two of the most popular credit cards available. They both target specific people, with the Bilt Mastercard aimed at renters and the Sapphire Preferred geared toward everyday travelers. That said, the two cards overlap in some key areas. Today, I’ll go…

With each new piece of information Universal Orlando reveals about its newest park, it becomes increasingly clear that Universal Epic Universe will redefine the theme park experience. Four of the park’s five themed lands have attractions, characters and experiences based on popular films and games, including “Harry Potter,” Universal Classic Monsters, “How to Train Your…

Among the world’s biggest cruise lines, Princess Cruises has one of the more modest loyalty programs. Unlike rivals Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess doesn’t offer its loyalty club members a free cruise after reaching the top tier. There are no onboard credits for top-tier members like some lines offer (although a change in…