Hilton is digging its toes into the sand with its first-ever property in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The brand-new 126-room Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas has started welcoming guests, marking a milestone for the major hotel brand. The property, which overlooks Long Bay, joins about 50 other Hilton properties stretching across the Caribbean from brands…

Many travelers love redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points for hotel stays through the Chase Travel℠ portal. This is especially true now that Points Boost lets eligible cardholders redeem points for hotel stays through Chase Travel for up to 2 cents per point, depending on the card and the redemption. If you have one of the…

Allegiant Air is at it again, announcing its second new city in as many days. This time, it’s Atlantic City, New Jersey. Allegiant will add four Florida routes from Atlantic City, the first of which begins in December. It’s the airline’s third expansion during the past month, cumulatively covering 16 new routes and two new…

Capital One’s travel rewards ecosystem has become a serious contender for savvy points and miles collectors. With more than 15 airline and hotel partners, most of which offer 1:1 transfer ratios, Capital One miles can unlock exceptional value when used strategically. Whether you’re eyeing premium‑cabin flights or stretching your miles for everyday trips, Capital One’s…

The airport experience keeps getting less stressful for passengers flying to the U.S. from abroad — especially for travelers hurrying to catch a connecting flight. In recent months, we’ve seen the U.S. relax some security protocols for passengers after a long intercontinental flight. This specifically applies to flights from the U.K. and Australia. Up next…

I’m always thinking about earning and redeeming points and miles and constantly asking myself, what’s the best card to use? Points and miles have helped me substantially fund my travels over the years, as I’ve traveled to nearly 90 countries. Throughout my travels, there’s one card I seem to use more frequently than expected. In…

When you’re considering a new credit card, you’ll want to factor in the value of its welcome bonus. That’s because many welcome offers provide a sizable chunk of a card’s first-year value. Most credit cards will occasionally offer elevated bonuses for new cardholders, which means the number of points you collect upfront will vary. With…

Charles and Linda Stricker made four common but disastrous travel insurance mistakes before, during and after their last vacation. Those easily avoidable errors put nearly $3,000 of the couple’s cash in peril. The Strickers’ problems began when they purchased a comprehensive travel insurance policy but neglected to read it. That oversight caused a cascade of…