Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Venture X: Which card should you get?

Chase and Capital One are leaders in the travel rewards credit card space. If you’re looking for your next travel rewards credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card are great options to consider. Both cards have their own transferable currency that they…

How I earn and redeem points at hotels that don’t belong to a loyalty program

Everyone says a daily puzzle regimen will keep your mind sharp, but in my honest opinion, you can forget about Sudoku, the Rubik’s Cube and Wordle. The most challenging — and satisfying — brainteaser in the world is discovering a way to either earn or use points to book a hotel that is not actually…

What will change at Holland America Line now that Beth Bodensteiner is the new president

New leadership at a beloved cruise line would presumably lead to some changes, both in the front office and onboard its ships. At Holland America, where former chief commercial officer Beth Bodensteiner stepped up to lead the line as president in 2025, some shifts are indeed in store — and some are not. Bodensteiner has…

No airline or credit card status needed to enter this airport speakeasy

Since its debut in 2024, the new $2 billion, ZGF-designed main terminal expansion at Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX) has been getting rave reviews. Both locals and visitors love the forest-like main hall filled with skylights, the live plants and trees, and the soaring 9-acre roof made of sustainably harvested Pacific Northwest wood. Presecurity amenities,…

Not eligible for the Sapphire Preferred? Don’t miss out on this awesome welcome offer

Over the last several weeks, the points and miles world has been abuzz with the limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). We now know this welcome bonus will end next week (May 15 at 9 a.m. EDT, to be exact), so anyone who’s eligible should take advantage of it…