A second JW Marriott resort just opened in the Maldives — and you can book it from 70,000 points

The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open. Located a mere 15 minutes via speedboat from Male’s Velana International Airport (MLE), the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort sits right on the atoll’s largest lagoon. Accommodations at the resort…

What credit score do you need for the Amex Blue Cash Preferred?

If you’re looking for a great cash-back credit card to help you rack up rewards on everyday spending purchases, consider the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express. This card earns an impressive 6% cash back on U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 in spending each calendar year; then 1% cash back) and select U.S. streaming…

JetBlue slashes iconic business route in latest network shakeup

JetBlue Airways will exit one of the nation’s most iconic business routes. The New York-based carrier filed plans this week to stop flying between New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in late April, as first flagged by Ishrion Aviation and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. JetBlue currently operates this…

Why your next trip across the Pacific might be via Texas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is America’s second busiest airport and one of its largest hubs. Travelers today can get from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Fiji with one quick stop at DFW; a route that 20 years ago would have taken three or more flights to complete. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is one of DFW’s…