Stepping into Copper Canyon in Silver Spring on Mother’s Day felt like discovering a well-kept secret, a sanctuary of calm amidst what is typically a whirlwind of celebratory brunches and bustling dining rooms. My request for a different kind of Mother’s Day lunch, something a bit more upscale than the usual fair, led me to…

A business credit card can be a powerful tool for small-business owners. Not only does it provide access to a line of credit to help cover everyday expenses, but it also helps keep your business and personal finances separate — something that can save time and stress come tax season. There are plenty of other…

Last week, I made a mistake. I had it all planned out. I was going to jump on a big welcome offer for a credit card I’d been eyeing and have my husband do it, too. The two bonuses we’d earn would be enough to score us business-class tickets home from Europe later this year,…

We love maximizing rewards and taking advantage of all sorts of offers here at TPG. It’s great to see credit card issuers offer unique ways to save on purchases, especially those we were already looking to make. Chase Offers is a great way for cardholders of both Chase debit and credit cards to earn cash…

Airbnb is on a quest to make the homeshare experience more and more like staying at a hotel. Now, 17 years after the service “changed the way people travel,” according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, the company is launching bookable hotel-like services. These revamped Airbnb experiences will allow travelers or locals to explore destinations through…

Make way for Alaska Airlines on the global stage. Nine months after the Seattle-based carrier got government approval to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, I was on board Monday as the two airline brands — now operated by one parent company — worked together to launch nonstop service from Alaska’s Pacific Northwest home base to Tokyo. Touching…

Fresh off its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines last year, Alaska Airlines is gearing up to announce a “beautiful new international experience” — likely on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliners Hawaiian ordered before the two carriers merged. The reveal is expected later this year, executives said Monday, moments before Alaska and Hawaiian jointly launched their first…

Things sometimes go wrong on cruises. Even a minor medical incident can undo all your careful planning. What happens when you’re in the middle of the ocean or in a foreign country where your cruise ship is docked and you find yourself in need of a doctor? It’s happened to me twice, and I have…

Gone are the days of Spirit Airlines being the quintessential ultra-low-cost carrier. As the Dania Beach, Florida-based carrier emerges from bankruptcy, Spirit has upended its commercial strategy, which used to revolve around charging hefty fees. Nowadays, the carrier’s fares and packages look more like a traditional airline — and Spirit just announced a few more…