What would you do with 100,000 Citi ThankYou Rewards points? That question could inspire brainstorms of dream trips to fantastic destinations like Hawaii, France or Japan. Plus, now is a great time to start thinking about earning ThankYou Rewards points. With the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees), new cardholders can earn 100,000…

Sometimes, you just want to leave the vacation planning to someone else. Whether it’s an epic trip to America’s best-known national parks, a multiday visit to Paris and France’s chateaux country or an exploration of the Inca ruins of Peru, the most rewarding vacations also can be some of the hardest to plan. Do you…

There’s a lot of walking tour companies in Paris. I’ve taken hundreds (I’ve reviewed my favorite tour companies in this post). Besides formal tours, there’s another thing I love to do in Paris: Airbnb Experiences. Airbnb Experiences are like the holy grail of tours: they are unique, off-the-beaten path, and run by locals who just…

There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb through their stay features but they also have a lot of experiences where you can get a local to show you around. I…

Citi and American Airlines are expanding their cobranded credit card lineup with the launch of the new Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard®, available starting today. It’s been a busy year for Citi. In July, the bank launched its top-tier Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) and added American Airlines AAdvantage as a Citi…

What’s the newest Disney Cruise Line ship? It’s something you’ll want to know if you’re in the market for a Disney cruise. The newest Disney Cruise Line ship is typically also the Disney Cruise Line ship with the most bells and whistles and the most up-to-date cabins, restaurants, bars and attractions. It’s what you want…

Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain, with over 9,000 properties in 144 countries spread across 35-plus brands. Like most hotel chains, Marriott offers an extensive family of cobranded credit cards. Two issuers offer these credit cards: American Express and Chase. Options range from no-annual-fee, entry-level cards to premium cards and a business card. Here…

Back in the day, mid-sized cities like Memphis, Kansas City and Pittsburgh were home to bustling airline hubs — crossroads of the country where millions of connecting passengers passed through each year. Those days, however, are long gone. As airlines consolidated and evolved their networks, these airports shifted from connecting points to purely origin-and-destination (O&D)…

It’s a move that has created quite a media firestorm: Canadian airline WestJet announced it will begin converting some of its aircraft to a layout including a new, no-recline economy section and new first-class seating. The airline says this will help it offer cheaper fares for some passengers. The trade-off, however, comes at the expense…

If you’re planning your next trip and have your eyes set on an IHG hotel, it’s natural for you to assume the best option for paying may be with an IHG One Rewards cobranded card. That’s not a bad idea, since you will automatically receive high earning rates and program-specific perks, such as elite status,…