There are two primary ways to book “free” stays at Marriott properties worldwide: You can redeem Marriott Bonvoy points, and you can use free night award certificates. The latter are earned through activities such as renewing your Marriott credit card membership each year or meeting an annual spending threshold. Several Marriott cards offer free night…

Your wallet doesn’t have to be overflowing with credit cards for a maximized award travel strategy. In fact, you can pair two of my favorite cards for a bevy of benefits, rewards and statement credits: the American Express® Gold Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. These two cards combine for a simple…

There’s good news for Capital One cardholders in the Charlotte area (or those connecting at the major airport hub): The issuer announced Thursday via a press release that a new Capital One Lounge will be coming to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The new lounge will span approximately 14,000 square feet, making this the largest…

Whether you visit Disney World or Disneyland on a yearly basis, go every few years or are planning your very first visit, there is always something new to see. And 2026 is no exception. For example, most of the major construction you might have seen around Disney World lately is part of longer-term projects, like…

Your wallet doesn’t have to be overflowing with credit cards for a maximized award travel strategy. In fact, you can pair two of my favorite cards for a bevy of benefits, rewards and statement credits: the American Express® Gold Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. These two cards combine for a simple…