Ocean cruises are ideal family vacations, with kids clubs, all-ages activities on and off the ship and lots of family-friendly dining options. If you’ve enjoyed a Mediterranean cruise with your kids, you might think a European river cruise would be equally great for a school break trip. It makes sense. On a river cruise, like…

Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card overview The Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card is one of several Marriott cards offered by Chase. While it offers a lucrative welcome bonus, the overall benefits fall short of what you might expect from a card with a $250 annual fee. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion…

Qatar Airways is one of the world’s top airlines, with an excellent business-class product and great lounges at its hub in Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH). The airline has a huge route network as well, with routes to major U.S. airports like Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Philadelphia…

There are some great fall deals available on flights to some of the most popular destinations in Europe. We’re seeing round-trip flights to cities like Madrid and Paris for less than $300 on Iberia and TAP Air Portugal, as well as on budget carriers Norse Atlantic Airways and Play Airlines. The majority of the lowest-priced…

Planning a family vacation can often feel as complicated and frustrating as solving a Rubik’s Cube. To simplify the process, we often gravitate toward the tried-and-true theme parks with their promise of endless entertainment (and endless lines) or resorts splashed with kiddie pools and ice-cream buffets. Though these places are fantastic for wearing out youngsters,…

If you are a business owner looking to earn flat cash back on your purchases, one of Chase’s most popular business cards is offering an elevated bonus. The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is back with its best-ever offer of $900 bonus cash after spending $6,000 in the first three months of account opening. But…

The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a formal investigation on Thursday into the frequent flyer programs of the four biggest domestic airlines, targeting what the department described as the “fairness, transparency, predictability, and competitiveness of airlines’ rewards programs.” In a letter to the airlines, seen by TPG, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Pete Buttigieg called…

There are a handful of “marquee” hotels around the world that are bookable with hotel points and that you’re likely to hear about if you spend much time around content related to award travel. These properties are often pretty luxurious, have high cash rates and are in sought-after locations such as the Maldives, Bora Bora,…

Even the most seasoned award traveler can make mistakes when using airline points and miles. This can lead to a less comfortable flight, extra fees or even an inability to travel. Fortunately, the most common mistakes when booking airline award travel are easy to avoid. We’ll explain the most common errors and how to ensure…