Happy Black Friday/Cyber Monday week! While Black Friday isn’t technically for another few days, I like to launch my sales on Tuesdays so it lines up with my weekly newsletter (if you’re not already a subscriber, sign up here for weekly travel tips, deals, news, and stories not shared on the blog). This year, I’m…

The end of the year is quickly approaching. Now is the perfect time to ensure you’ve completed your annual points and miles tasks before it’s too late. With many loyalty programs and credit card benefits, the end of the year is an important time to maximize every opportunity before the next year hits. Here are…

One of the great allures of cruising is that a lot is included in the fare. Those $599-a-week rates that you see advertised from low-cost brands such as Carnival Cruise Line include not just a room on a ship but also meals and entertainment. The ship also acts as your transportation — it gets you…

Each holiday season, some consumers find that they have no extra money for gifts. If you’re in this situation, you could put your holiday purchases on a 0% interest credit card if you know you can pay the charges off during the introductory period. However, if you have points or miles tucked away in your…