If you stay at a hotel even semi-frequently, a cobranded hotel card can be a great option. These hotel cards have annual fees that range from zero to several hundred dollars. Although cards with annual fees tend to have better earning rates, no-annual-fee options still provide value. Two big hotel chains, Marriott and Hilton, each…

As the end of the year approaches, Christmas markets are a surefire way to put you in a festive mood. While Europe has a longer-standing tradition, these magical markets have gained popularity in the U.S. thanks to their Instagram-worthy displays, an abundance of spiced wine, and a large selection of handcrafted toys and ornaments. Christmas…

Everything about Alaska is supersized. Staggering in beauty and scale, the state offers 36,000 miles of glacier-strewn coastline. Lakes outnumber people. Bears, caribou and moose roam the wilderness. You’ll also find North America’s tallest peak, Mount Denali, as well as the country’s largest bald eagle population. A coastal cruise will bring you face-to-face with whales,…