In Japan, the country’s ancient past and historic traditions live in harmony with its ultramodern technologies and advanced ways of living. For those planning a trip to Japan, this can be experienced through time spent in traditional ryokans — or Japanese inns — which often feel like stepping back in time. On the opposite end…

I remember the first time I heard about a credit card with an annual fee of over $400. I scoffed. “No way I’ll ever sign up for one of those.” Years later, I now hold multiple premium credit cards. This can present some sticker shock to my relatives and to people who are new to…

Even if you travel on many different airlines, it makes sense to focus on just one loyalty program in each of the Big Three airline alliances: Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam. By focusing on one program per alliance, you can earn rewards faster by crediting everything to one program, as your points and miles won’t…

Bilt Rewards is expanding its loyalty program with new hotel and airline partners. Members can now use Bilt Points to book hotel rooms with Europe’s largest hotel chain, Accor, as well as transfer points to Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal. Transfers to the ALL—Accor Live Limitless and TAP Miles&Go loyalty programs are now live…

United Airlines is gearing up for its biggest — and perhaps most exciting — summer season yet. On Thursday, the Chicago-based carrier unveiled a blockbuster expansion that includes a whopping eight new international destinations and 13 new routes. In recent years, United (and its competitors) have turned their summer expansions into a grand reveal, with…

When it comes to points and miles, you may have heard of the term “two-player mode” before. It refers to couples planning their strategies for credit cards and points and miles together, leading to more rewards. However, there is a common question that often comes up for couples: Should my partner get their own credit…

Oct. 09, 2024 • 3 min read Apple AirTags are on sale at a discount for the final day of Amazon Prime Day The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all…

As the end of the year approaches, odds are you’re doing a travel rewards self-audit. Do you know which points, certificates, vouchers and credits will disappear at midnight Jan. 1, 2025? You obviously don’t want to leave value on the table if you can help it, so here’s a quick look at popular loyalty programs…