When maximizing points and miles for your family, there’s no reason to leave the furriest family members out of the fun. Whether you have a points pup or a first-class feline, there are plenty of ways to turn those monthly orders for food, toys, pet supplies and more into your next vacation (we’re just not…

While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul, premium-cabin awards with the airline isn’t easy. You can sometimes find award availability using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada Aeroplan, but you’ll usually find more availability through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. KrisFlyer generally charges more miles than other loyalty programs, even…

Cruise passengers do not get bumped as often as airline passengers do, and you aren’t likely to find out there’s no room for you on the ship during the boarding process the way you might on a flight. But cruises can be oversold or canceled in advance for a variety of reasons. Cruise lines employ…

Last month, TPG reported on the growing number of travelers forced to pay a fine after unknowingly breaking a little-known Mexican customs rule that allows only one portable computing device per traveler. As per the regulation, a laptop and a tablet are both considered personal computing devices. (You can also bring up to two cellphones.)…

Capital One Spark Cash Plus card overview With a $150 annual fee, the Capital One Spark Cash Plus (see rates and fees) card offers 2% cash back on all purchases, with no cap on how many cash-back rewards you earn. In essence, the more you spend, the more you’ll earn, whether you’re buying office supplies…

Last month, Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club loyalty program teased huge changes, specifically a shift to dynamic pricing and more redemption and points-earning opportunities. These changes will commence Oct. 30, but the specifics are still to be announced. Per a press release, prices for award seats will “vary in line with demand;” therefore, frequent flyers can…

There’s a new way to get from the U.S. to Japan — and it’s even quite affordable. Japanese low-cost carrier Zipair announced last week that it would add flights from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) beginning March 4, 2025. The new four-times-weekly flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays,…

The Diplomat Beach Resort has long been a Hollywood star — well, Hollywood, Florida, that is — and now the popular Hilton resort is ready for its next role. Currently part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, the 36-story resort is now undergoing a transformation that will see the popular points property evolve into the Signia by…

More than 6,000 ski areas operate worldwide, with nearly 500 in the U.S. alone. Yet only a few dozen get regular attention, ensuring plenty of powder stashes and empty lift lines for those willing to explore some under-the-radar ski areas. Of course, there’s a reason why places like Park City, Utah, and Vail, Colorado, are…

Delta Air Lines officially has two business-class-only lounges open after cutting the ribbon last week on its dazzling 10,000-square-foot Delta One Lounge inside Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The exclusive space features cocktails and meals based on Delta’s far-flung LAX destinations, plus 100% table service and a wellness spa with massage and…