My husband and I recently planned a trip to the U.K. and Ireland on points and miles. We wanted to visit a friend in London for a few days, then hop over to Ireland and hike the Wicklow Mountains. Having a diversified rewards strategy was crucial in finding the best flights and lodging in our…

Everyone says a daily puzzle regimen will keep your mind sharp, but in my honest opinion, you can forget about Sudoku, the Rubik’s Cube and Wordle. The most challenging — and satisfying — brainteaser in the world is discovering a way to either earn or use points to book a hotel that is not actually…

New leadership at a beloved cruise line would presumably lead to some changes, both in the front office and onboard its ships. At Holland America, where former chief commercial officer Beth Bodensteiner stepped up to lead the line as president in 2025, some shifts are indeed in store — and some are not. Bodensteiner has…

Since its debut in 2024, the new $2 billion, ZGF-designed main terminal expansion at Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX) has been getting rave reviews. Both locals and visitors love the forest-like main hall filled with skylights, the live plants and trees, and the soaring 9-acre roof made of sustainably harvested Pacific Northwest wood. Presecurity amenities,…

Over the last several weeks, the points and miles world has been abuzz with the limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). We now know this welcome bonus will end next week (May 15 at 9 a.m. EDT, to be exact), so anyone who’s eligible should take advantage of it…