The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is among the best travel rewards cards for beginners. It hits on all fronts: lucrative earning rates, valuable perks and versatile rewards — all for an affordable $95 annual fee. According to our August 2025 valuations, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable…

Admittedly, I’ve never been big on the Citi credit card ecosystem or Citi ThankYou Rewards points. Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards points have long been the transferable currencies I most value (and in recent years, Bilt Rewards Points and Capital One miles have joined the mix). But that is about to change,…

Southwest Airlines will cut as many as 30 routes from its map next March, the latest in a larger transformation at the company aimed at boosting profits. The cuts hit Denver International Airport (DEN) — the Dallas-based carrier’s largest airport by both flights and seats — and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) the hardest,…

Qatar Airways will open its first-ever U.S. airport lounge in New York. The Doha-based airline announced Monday that it’ll officially move to the new Terminal One at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) when the facility opens next year. As part of the move, Qatar will open a 15,000-square-foot lounge in the new…

Chase Ultimate Rewards is saying goodbye to one of its 11 airline transfer partners. The program plans to end its partnership with Emirates Skywards at 12 a.m. EDT on Oct. 16, View from the Wing first reported. We confirmed this in the Chase app, too. CHASE This isn’t the only bad news to come out…

The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is one of the best hotel credit cards on the market. Despite its $550 annual fee (see rates and fees), its perks easily offset this significant cost — and then some. Plus, its welcome bonus offers significant value. Currently, new applicants can earn 150,000 points after spending $6,000…

Entertainment spending usually makes up a large portion of a person’s budget. Despite this being a historically common spending category, few cards explicitly offer bonus rewards for entertainment spending. This is probably due to the category’s ambiguity — after all, entertainment can encompass concerts, streaming subscriptions and beyond. If you’re currently looking to maximize this…

From sea to shining sea, the United States is a very diverse country – both when it comes to culture and natural beauty. I’ve traveled across the continental United States many times over (you never really realize how big Texas is until you drive through it. Damn that state is big!). I think, just on…

Ruin bars are all the rage in Budapest and have been around since the founding of Szimpla Kert, the mecca of all ruin bars, in 2002. These bars are built in Budapest’s old District VII neighborhood (the old Jewish quarter) in the ruins of abandoned buildings, stores, or lots. This neighborhood was left to decay…

About The Author Juaneca Harris is a freelance travel blogger and certified travel agent with over 5 years’ Experience with travel to Atlantic City, New Jersey and other exciting destinations. She welcomes her expertise to create a once-in-a-lifetime travel itinerary for your upcoming vacation.