Nothing says vacation more than a pristine pool of aquamarine water sparkling like diamonds in sunshine, perhaps rippling ever so gently in a light breeze, with an infinity edge that melts into the surrounding seascape, mountain range or pastoral sprawl. Whether taking a dip to feel refreshed on a blisteringly hot day or submerging to…

United Airlines has a solid credit card lineup consisting of four personal cards, with the United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) finding itself in a sweet spot. This mid-tier product sits between the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), with a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year and then a $150…

Have you experienced a flight delay, cancellation or downgrade that you’re sure qualifies for EU261 compensation but the airline won’t pay? If so, you’re not alone. Many airlines frequently reject EU261 compensation requests under the guise that unspecified “extraordinary circumstances” caused the problem. Those magic words relieve airlines of their responsibility to pay monetary compensation…

Quick take: Condor Airlines provides a great way to fly between North America and Europe, with decent award availability. Pros Sharp cabin design and competitive seats Service is friendly and efficient Typically good award availability using Alaska Airlines miles Cons Entertainment system’s remote control is tricky Seats could offer a little more privacy Some long-haul…