Typically, offers to buy elite status aren’t compelling. For example, American Airlines AAdvantage’s offers to buy elite status are usually laughably bad. However, IHG One Rewards is giving select members an offer — first reported by LoyaltyLobby — that is compelling. If IHG targeted you for this offer to buy status, you likely received an…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points have long boasted one of our highest valuations, as you can redeem this transferable currency with 14 valuable travel partners, including Hyatt, Southwest and United. According to TPG’s December 2024 valuations, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve’s® sign-up bonuses currently provide $1,230 in value, so there’s good reason…

The most exciting new cruise ship debuting in 2025 comes from a line you might not expect. MSC Cruises, the scrappy, under-the-radar cruise operator known to international travelers and deal-seekers, is making a splash in 2025 when its gigantic MSC World America arrives in Miami this spring. Never before has the cruise line homeported a…

The holiday season is a joyful time full of family reunions and fun times with friends. But let’s be honest — it’s also a bit stressful when it comes to traveling with Christmas presents. This is amplified even more if you’re flying. Ensuring your gifts arrive in one piece (and still wrapped) can be a…

Last week, I wrote about how I was taking on the SAS EuroBonus million-mile challenge. Now that my trip has kicked off, I’ll be checking in with periodic reports on how it’s going. I’m flying around the world in 25 days on 18 flights with 15 airlines, visiting 15 countries, and journaling every step along…