When many people think of luxury, they often think of American Express. Known for its high-end cards, American Express offers two products that stand out as strong contenders in the high-annual-fee card space: the American Express® Gold Card and The Platinum Card® from American Express. The Amex Gold was refreshed in mid-2024, upping its annual…

When you share your points and miles redemptions with your friends and family, they’ll likely ask for your advice on which credit card they should get next. If they take your advice, you may be able to benefit by sending them your referral link and earning a bonus. But what if your friend or family…

NJ’s Island Beach State Park is a secret gem with a peaceful, almost tropical feel that makes people think of the Caribbean. It’s only 90 miles from New York City, so it’s a quick getaway from the busy city life. Island Beach State Park is one of a kind because it’s hidden, and not many people…

Hilton will open a brand-new hotel in Paris this spring, bringing its luxury LXR Hotels & Resorts collection to the City of Light for the first time. When the Sax Paris hotel opens in the heart of the 7th Arrondissement, it will mark the first-ever LXR hotel in France, Hilton confirmed to The Points Guy….

There are many great reasons to stay at independent hotels and vacation rentals. Unfortunately, the ease of earning rewards on these stays is not one of them — or so you might think. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed a variety of unforgettable stays and picked up several tricks to maximize my savings and rewards on…

Budget airlines are often quick to pull the plug on routes that aren’t drawing enough customers to fill planes and make money — and that’s certainly the case with Avelo Airlines’ latest network cuts. The Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier on Thursday confirmed that it is trimming three routes from its schedule next month: two that the…

What’s the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship? It might seem like a strange question to ask, but it’s something that matters if you’re in the market for a Royal Caribbean cruise. The newest Royal Caribbean ship is typically also the Royal Caribbean ship with the most bells and whistles and the most up-to-date cabins, restaurants,…

Next year, Hilton will hit the slopes with the opening of a new Canopy hotel in the popular ski resort area of Deer Valley near Park City, Utah. The 180-room Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley is scheduled to open next summer ahead of ski season. It will be themed around the region’s transition from…

Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards program is experiencing some turbulence — and other airlines have taken notice. Frontier Airlines recently took aim at Southwest with a limited-time “divorce your old airline” deal, which includes both a free checked bag and an economy bundle add-on (plus a sizable helping of shade). Now, American Airlines is jumping on…

Congratulations! You’ve just bought (or refinanced) a house! Or, maybe you’re considering the possibility. What does this mean if you’re an avid traveler who applies for travel rewards credit cards regularly? Typically, buying or refinancing a house means temporarily putting off getting the latest and greatest cards. But just how long after closing on your…