For many travelers, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are synonymous with flights and hotel stays. And while those can certainly be some of the most valuable ways to redeem points, they’re far from the only options available. If you’ve built up a stash of Chase points, you may be surprised by how many vacation expenses you…

Google Flights Explore is one of the best-kept secrets when it comes to finding cheap flights. You may have a basic familiarity with Google Flights in general — but once you know how to use Explore to find deals, it’s a whole other game. It can unlock hundreds of dollars in savings for your next…

A few weeks ago, I arrived at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) after a long flight from Singapore. I entered the customs hall and followed the Global Entry signs, expecting to check in at one of its traditional blue kiosks. But before I even reached the kiosks, the officer manning the Global Entry area called…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) has long been one of the easiest travel rewards cards to recommend. It earns valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points, offers solid travel protections and carries a reasonable $95 annual fee — a rarity as more travel cards push well beyond the $100 mark. Now, one of…

The great American road trip is a tried-and-true family tradition. Driving the country’s scenic highways and stopping to explore anything that catches your eye — perhaps a stunning viewpoint, a side-of-the-road lobster shack or a historical marker — is a wonderful way to explore the United States with your family this summer. It’s also a…