As my business grows, I’ve been trying to find a way to streamline my expenses and the rewards I earn with a credit card. Rather than juggling multiple cards, I want one or two that match how my business actually spends money while also helping me earn rewards I know I’ll use. That’s why the…

For many World of Hyatt loyalists, one of the favorite perks of the program is the range of free night and upgrade certificates you can earn from accumulating qualifying nights and points during repeated stays. Among these, a true highlight is a Room Upgrade Award for suite accommodations. With this reward, you can book a…

The best travel credit cards offer benefits like lounge access, airline companion tickets and automatic elite status. But my favorite travel credit card perk is a free night award, hands down. Several of the best hotel credit cards offer cardholders certificates that they can redeem for free nights. Some cards offer this as an automatic…

Hyatt will open its second hotel in Zimbabwe next year, giving World of Hyatt loyalists a new and historic way to see one of the most stunning natural phenomena in the world. The Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom, set to open in late 2027, will offer easy access to the Victoria Falls rainforest, situated…

Weekend getaways are an underrated way to travel — especially if you’re short on time or trying to stick to a budget. However, a quick trip can easily get off track if you don’t plan appropriately. Here are the six most common mistakes you should avoid to ensure you have a smooth weekend escape. Picking…

If you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist, you don’t need us to tell you that the lack of posted award charts for points redemptions can be frustrating, to say the least. One of the true pain points of dynamic pricing is not being able to easily see when award costs increase, which seems to happen with…

No matter the season, my brain automatically defaults to “beach” or “theme park” when it comes time to plan a vacation. It’s not that I don’t think snowcapped mountains are a splendor to behold; I just don’t enjoy being cold (or the time it takes to don the necessary layers to stay warm in frigid…

It’s already been a long summer for travelers headed to Europe, and it’s only the first week of July. In March, the EU rolled out its EES biometric entry/exit system, resulting in what can best be described as a chaos-induced headache. Lines have stretched for hours, passengers have missed flights and airports have been pushed…

For a couple of years now, Delta Air Lines has dropped not-so-subtle hints about a future “basic” version of its business- and first-class tickets. Now, it’s here. The Atlanta-based airline on Wednesday announced the launch of three new “basic” fares that will expand the no-frills basic economy concept to its high-end cabins: Delta First Basic…