Most travelers book a hotel and never look back. I do the opposite — and it recently saved me 7,000 points and $31 on upcoming stays. By booking flexible rates early and checking back for price drops, I’ve turned a quick habit into one of the easiest ways I save points and cash. In practice,…

Credit cards (and their welcome bonuses) are at the top of our list of easy ways to earn points and miles. Beyond that, we hope you’re shopping through an online shopping portal like Rakuten to earn even more cash back or rewards on your online purchases. But you may have overlooked one of the simplest…

At first glance, the three Disney credit cards may seem like they’re only for Disney superfans. But anyone who has a Disney vacation on the calendar or makes frequent Disney-related purchases can potentially benefit from the discounts, the perks and — most importantly — the elevated welcome offers on these cards. The current bonuses on…

Is a balcony cabin a must for you when you cruise? If so, Princess Cruises could be your line. The California-based brand was a pioneer in adding a large number of balcony cabins to ships, and even its oldest vessels are loaded with balcony cabins — something that can’t be said for many of its…

Thanks to high amounts of winter rainfall, California may be lucky enough to enjoy another superbloom in 2026. Normally, the state only experiences superblooms — rare events in which countless dormant wildflowers bloom simultaneously — once every decade or so. However, there was a superbloom as recently as 2023, and those bright orange blooms might…

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a favorite at TPG, thanks to its impressive range of statement credits and perks. One of the card’s standout benefits is up to $200 in Hilton statement credits per calendar year. Let’s dive into this benefit and how it compares to similar statement credits offered by some…

Are you ready to plan your first vacation of 2026? Delta Air Lines just launched a three‑day award flash sale to some terrific transatlantic destinations, including Dublin; Barcelona; Madrid; and Marrakech, Morocco. Most of the best prices are out of New York-area airports, but there are some nice discounts available from other departure cities. The…

How much should you tip on a cruise? It’s a question that trips up many first-timers. That’s because some cruise lines tack daily service fees onto passenger bills — yet many travelers still hand out additional cash gratuities, either as a matter of course or for exemplary service. The extra cost of the automatic gratuity…

In my life as a traveler and travel journalist, Singapore has long eluded me, though the city-state (and its famed Singapore Airlines) has always been front of mind. Ahead of a work trip to Japan at the end of 2025, I finally had the chance to visit (though, sadly, not in one of Singapore Airlines’…