As soon as people find out that I work for The Points Guy, they almost always follow up with one question: “What’s the best credit card?” My answer is usually some version of, “It depends” — because there truly is no one-size-fits-all credit card that’s best for everyone. Several factors go into determining the best…

American Express is bringing the Centurion Lounge to Japan with the opening of its long-awaited outpost at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). The 7,500-square-foot space opens this week and is in Terminal 3 near Gate 114. Highlights of the new lounge include a Japanese-inspired design and a comprehensive selection of local food-and-beverage options. When to go:…

I’ve always been a planner — especially when it comes to travel. Sure, there are last-minute deals and pots of award availability that come up shortly before departure, but with a 10-year-old daughter bound by a school schedule and a spouse who also works full time, planning ahead is a necessity. And recently, it allowed…

Southwest Airlines is expanding in the Caribbean, with plans to serve its first new destination in nearly half a decade. The Dallas-based carrier on Monday announced it will launch nonstop service to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The new flights will begin in early 2026. When to go: These are the best times…