American Airlines has confirmed that as part of its newly exclusive deal with Citi, applications for the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® have been removed and the Barclays Aviator portfolio will eventually be transitioned to Citi in 2026. “We are proud to build on our 38-year card partnership with Citi by naming them as…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points or Capital One miles: Which camp are you in? Each transferable currency provides a wide suite of transfer partners and impressive travel portal rates, delivering outsize value. According to TPG’s September 2025 valuations, the competition is close, with Chase Ultimate Rewards points being worth 2.05 cents each and Capital One miles…

Tokyo’s buzzy hotel scene has a new addition: The JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, located in Takanawa Gateway City not too far from Haneda Airport (HND) — a very exciting new option for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists in the Japanese capital city. “JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is the very first JW Marriott in the capital region and…

Frequent Walmart shoppers know how much value the retail giant offers. In addition to getting great prices on everything from groceries and household goods to clothing and electronics, you can earn cash back and other benefits when you shop at Walmart using various rewards credit cards. In this post, we explore the best rewards credit…

Oct. 02, 2025 • 3 min read Southwest Airlines adds Alaska flights amid 2025 expansion spree The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews,…

From Acadia’s rocky shores to Zion’s slot canyons, U.S. national parks are the crown jewels of national conservation. But they are also getting more crowded. In 2024, the National Park Service set a record with nearly 332 million recreational visitors, up 6.3 million from the previous year. Those crowds could be even harder to navigate…

Booking a river cruise can be daunting, especially if you’re a first-timer, but even seasoned travelers can make mistakes during the process. There are many river cruise lines to choose from, with more companies entering the market each year, and a dizzying selection of itineraries in European waterways and other destinations around the globe, including…