The Bilt Blue Card (see rates and fees) is the entry-level, no-annual-fee card for Bilt Rewards members. This card earns flexible Bilt Points and Bilt Cash (if you choose) at a flat rate on all nonhousing purchases, plus unlimited points on rent and mortgage payments (up to 1.25 points per dollar spent). You’ll need to…

In addition to some favorite high-end points hotels like the Park Hyatt Auckland, New Zealand is home to dozens of diminutive luxury lodges, spanning landscapes as unique as the lush, subtropical Bay of Islands in the north to the rugged, glacier-cut valleys of Central Otago in the south. Three of the country’s most distinctive luxury…

As regular readers know, I’m a big fan of cabins with balconies. As I explained in a recent story, there’s nothing quite like being able to step onto a balcony on a ship to breathe in the fresh ocean air. But that doesn’t mean I’m opposed to the idea of staying in a cabin without…

With world-class museums, an ever-growing slate of lauded restaurants and that famously scrappy energy, there’s never a bad time to visit Philadelphia. But 2026 brings a whole new set of reasons to plan a trip, which is why it’s one of TPG’s 17 best places to visit this year. On July 4, the U.S. marks…

Of the seven cruise lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans, Princess Cruises has the simplest fleet. The vast majority of the line’s 17 ships fall into one of just two groups, known as “classes” in cruise industry lingo: the Royal Class and the Grand Class. Each of these two…

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great choice for both beginners and experts who want an easy way to earn miles with minimal effort — all for an affordable $95 annual fee. And now, the Venture Rewards is featuring an excellent, limited-time welcome offer of 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on…

I still remember the worst cruise ship cabin I ever had. It was on a Carnival Cruise Line ship — I can’t remember which one — and it was right in the middle of what I have come to call the Bermuda Triangle of Bad Cabins on Carnival ships. This is the area on those…

The Bilt Obsidian Card (see rates and fees) is the mid-tier card in Bilt Rewards’ Card 2.0 rollout. For a $95 annual fee, cardholders can earn Bilt Points at an elevated rate in popular bonus categories, as well as 4% Bilt Cash on all nonhousing purchases. This is in addition to rewards earned on rent…

American Airlines is making it easier and more intuitive for customers stuck in a travel bind. The carrier on Tuesday announced updates to its mobile app, which will offer customers instant rebooking options, real-time baggage tracking and a host of other improvements. The app overhaul aims to give passengers a one-stop shop to manage flight…

Opened in May 2025, Kimpton Main Frankfurt marks Kimpton’s German debut and brings the brand’s design-forward, lifestyle-based hospitality to the financial hub of Frankfurt. Frankfurt is a popular layover city, with plenty of direct flights to and from the U.S., but Kimpton Main Frankfurt’s central location, warm service and Bauhaus-inspired decor will make guests want…