Dreaming of drifting past fields of blooming tulips or sipping mulled wine beneath a canopy of twinkling lights? River cruising offers a front-row seat to some of the world’s most spectacular moments — if you know how to time it right. Unlike ocean cruising, which runs year-round, river cruising moves with the rhythms of nature….

The Platinum Card® from American Express provides excellent value — and many of these perks don’t have to be limited to the primary cardholder. That’s because you have two options for sharing your refreshed Amex Platinum’s perks with a partner, child, friend or other companion. Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The Companion Platinum…

After missing out on World Pride in my hometown of Sydney in 2023 — and hearing glowing reviews from friends who went to the event in Washington, D.C., this year — I wasn’t going to let the 2026 summer celebration in Amsterdam pass me by. The challenge? Amsterdam is notoriously pricey, and room rates have…

If you are a frequent American Airlines flyer, you have plenty of credit card options to help you earn additional miles and make the most of every American Airlines flight. Plus, right now, there’s a highest-ever welcome offer on the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees). While Barclays and Citi…

Capital One’s travel booking site is the portal for Capital One cardholders to make travel purchases, earn bonus rewards on paid bookings and redeem rewards earned on their cards. Cardholders who earn Capital One miles and cash-back rewards can access Capital One’s travel booking site. If you’re new to the site and want to learn…

There are multiple factors to consider when you’re choosing a travel credit card. The mid-tier Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is a great option for collecting valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points and enjoying straightforward benefits for a relatively low $95 annual fee. For these reasons, the Sapphire Preferred is one of our…

In August, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan officially transitioned to a new joint-loyalty program with Hawaiian Airlines called Atmos Rewards. Now, Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles will convert to Atmos Rewards on Oct. 1. HawaiianMiles members may be curious as to what will happen when the program officially transitions at the beginning of October. Currently, Hawaiian has implemented…

American Airlines has grabbed plenty of headlines for its spiffy new lie-flat seats on its long-haul planes. Now, the airline is planning a major cabin upgrade for its smallest aircraft. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Tuesday announced it is beginning retrofits for its fleet of regional jets — the American Eagle-branded planes that ferry customers…

American Express just opened a nearly 7,500-square-foot Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). With the opening still fresh, I had the chance to check it out firsthand on a recent trip to Tokyo. The lounge has been in the works for the past several years, but it was worth the wait. While it was…

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card overview Even if you aren’t a Marriott loyalist, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is worth considering. It comes with an annual free night award and elite night credits, but carries a lower annual fee than most other cards in the Marriott card lineup. Card rating*:…