Marriott offers five personal credit cards to new applicants, each with its own annual fee that ranges $0 to $650. In short, there’s a card for everyone, whether you’re a die-hard Marriott fan or an occasional traveler looking for free award nights. Chase issues the two most affordable cobranded options currently open to new applicants:…

If you’re planning your first big trip to Alaska, you may already have heard of an Alaska cruisetour — an organized trip that combines a cruise with overland touring. In Alaska, unlike in most destinations, cruisetours are a very common thing. Of the 3 million or so vacationers who go to Alaska every year, roughly…

The American Express Platinum Card® is one of our top picks for a premium travel rewards card. The card has a steep $895 annual fee (see rates and fees) but offers many benefits, including lifestyle-focused statement credits. Among these are several that appeal to fitness lovers. The card was recently refreshed, adding even more perks…

Cash-back credit cards are popular for good reason: They’re simple, flexible and put real money back in your pocket. Unlike with travel cards, you don’t need to memorize airline award charts, track transfer partners or strategize redemptions. With just a swipe, you can earn a percentage of every purchase back as cash. For many people,…

If you’ve ever booked an airline ticket or a hotel room online, you’ve probably become accustomed to airline and hotel prices changing based on both when you buy your tickets and when you want to travel. Or, if you’ve tried to get an Uber after a concert, you may have found that your ride home,…

At The Points Guy, our mission is simple: to open the world to our readers through the transformative power of points and miles. Every mile holds the potential to unlock journeys you might once have thought out of reach, where you can immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences and discover the extraordinary possibilities of loyalty programs…

Ask Scandinavian Airlines CEO Anko van der Werff about the carrier’s network strategy, and he’ll answer with a riddle. “Someone’s on the North Pole and takes a step to the right, what direction are they traveling?” he quipped in an exclusive interview with TPG. “Everybody thinks it’s east but, of course, it’s south because when…

For many, an Alaska cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You don’t want to screw it up because you might not get the chance for a do-over. Unfortunately, it’s easier than you may think to make Alaska cruise mistakes that can ruin a trip or prevent you from experiencing Alaska to the fullest. While cruises to…

For many families, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t complete without a visit to the big man in red. And one of the best spots in the U.S. to see him is at the Macy’s at Herald Square on 34th Street in New York City. Santa Claus officially arrives at the very end…

Packing for an Alaska cruise does not have to be a stressful experience. Yes, you will be visiting some places where the weather might be chillier than back home, but you will not encounter truly Arctic conditions. Away from the viewing sites of magnificent glaciers and icefields that brought you to Alaska, you might even…