How the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card elevated my trip to Paris

Working in social media at The Points Guy means that my “saved” tab on Instagram is full to the brim with travel inspiration, including recommendations for destinations, restaurants and experiences around the globe. But one destination has seemed to appear more and more frequently in the last couple of years: Paris. Of course, Paris isn’t…

Laptops, tents, binoculars and other surprising items you could be fined for when you travel to Mexico

At this point, you probably know which items you can and cannot pack in your luggage when traveling through U.S. airports. Even when flying internationally, you can usually enter another country with those same TSA-approved items without incident. However, if you have an upcoming trip to Mexico, you may face a hefty fine if you…

Score rare welcome bonuses on American Express’s no-annual-fee business cards

If you’re a small-business owner or even have a side hustle, such as driving for Uber or walking dogs, paying a credit card annual fee is likely out of the question when trying to save on costs. Fortunately, there are two solid welcome offers from American Express on a pair of its business-oriented, no-annual-fee cards:…

Airport lounge wars: How credit card companies are competing for your preflight cocktail

Once upon a time, airport lounge access was only for the select few. A private, tranquil preflight experience was reserved for the most frequent of flyers or elite members with the highest status. However, the rise in popularity of airline lounge memberships and Priority Pass over the past decade has widened the appeal of —…