What are points and miles worth? TPG’s valuations for October 2024

One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards credit cards are worth more than others,…

Marriott announces Uber partnership changes: The good, the bad and the totally worthless

Oct. 02, 2024 • 3 min read Marriott announces Uber partnership changes: The good, the bad and the totally worthless The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards,…

Frontier’s new UpFront Plus: What to expect booking and on board

Earlier this year, Frontier Airlines unveiled what it’s calling its newest “premium” product: a new seating option called UpFront Plus. The new product lets passengers pay extra to essentially block the middle seat in their row, guaranteeing that it stays empty. It also includes a seat in the first two rows of the aircraft, which…

9 ways to have an adult vacation on a cruise ship full of kids

If you aren’t cruising with kids, the family-friendly lines can sometimes seem a little too kid-friendly. I’m sure you’re picturing goggle-clad youngsters playing Marco Polo in the hot tubs where you thought you could relax and preteens loitering in the stairwells and pushing all the buttons as they crowd into an elevator. Or the massive…