Even if you’re only casually involved with the World of Hyatt program, you may have had opportunities to earn and use Hyatt free night awards. Hyatt issues three types of awards: Category 1-4 free night awards, Category 1-7 free night awards and Ultimate free night awards. Although how you can earn these awards varies, the…

Chase’s array of personal credit card products ranges from the ultra-premium Chase Sapphire Reserve® to the cash-back cards, which don’t charge annual fees. With so many options, picking the right card can be difficult if you aren’t sure what you want. Thanks to Chase’s 5/24 rule (which means that you could automatically be rejected for…

The American Express® Gold Card and the American Express® Green Card are two of the most iconic cards offered — they’ve both been around since the 1960s. But classic doesn’t mean outdated, as these cards have received significant makeovers in recent years, resulting in two competitive products aimed at different market segments. The Amex Green…

Nudist cruises are advertised as an opportunity to let it all hang out. But clothing-optional sailings don’t require you to be completely naked. It’s your choice whether to cover up. Adults of all ages, shapes and sizes can enjoy a nude cruise. The sailings do include all sorts of rules, though. For instance, you must…

Add Avalon Waterways to the list of travel companies operating trips through the famed Bordeaux wine region. The well-known river cruise operator this week will begin its first sailings on France’s Garonne and Dordogne rivers, which cut through the vineyard-filled region known for some of the world’s best-known red wines. Taking place on Avalon’s 128-passenger…