When we talk about the prevention of spreading germs, there are a few things that immediately come to mind — washing your hands, disinfecting high-touch surfaces and wearing facial coverings. But there are a few everyday items that may not be top of mind when we regularly clean, including what’s in our wallets. When buying…

If there’s one thing I always forget to do before I cruise, it’s to stop at the ATM. Cruises largely operate on a cashless system, so traveling without cash is not a big deal. You attach a credit card to your onboard account and use your keycard to make purchases on board. But sometimes you…

On a damp evening in late March a few years ago in London, I learned the hard way that countries don’t all change their clocks for daylight saving time simultaneously. After ordering a glass of white wine at a cozy bar in Bermondsey, I mindlessly scrolled on my phone while the bartenders chatted about the…

Bask Bank and American Airlines have a partnership that lets AAdvantage members earn interest in the form of miles, meaning members will earn travel rewards instead of interest on their money. This can be advantageous if you value AAdvantage miles highly — especially given the relatively low rates of return on many savings accounts. Unfortunately,…

It’s no secret that World of Hyatt’s top-tier Globalist status comes packed with perks. Popular benefits include standard suite upgrades (upon availability), a full breakfast for registered room guests (up to two adults and two children), waived resort fees and 4 p.m. late checkouts. But here’s one of my favorite Globalist benefits you might not…

No river in the United States is more storied or iconic than the Mississippi, and for good reason. Etched into its history are tales of paddlewheel boats and life on and along the river, which promised a way out for many who had never ventured beyond the borders of their own small towns. These municipalities…