Picture it: You arrive at the cruise port, and the ship is right there waiting for you to board. Soon you’ll be sitting on your cabin’s balcony, sipping a tropical drink as you sail away. Or maybe you won’t. Unfortunately, a sad scene repeats every day in cruise terminals around the world. Instead of being…

Spain has long been associated with sun-drenched beaches, vibrant cities, and world-famous cuisine. While Barcelona, Madrid, and Ibiza are famous for a reason, the true soul of Spain is often found in its remote corners. One of the areas I love the best is Northern Spain, with its green mountains, rugged coastline, and medieval villages,…

American Express has overhauled its flagship The Platinum Card® from American Express, boosting the annual fee from $695 to $895 and adding a suite of new statement credits and travel and lifestyle perks. This is the card’s first fee hike in four years and its most significant refresh since 2021, when Amex first piled on…

American Express has refreshed its flagship small-business travel rewards card, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. It has raised its annual fee from $695 to $895 and added new perks, boosted earning rates and added a useful hotel credit. This is the card’s first fee hike in four years, and it matches the refreshed…

The battle of the premium credit cards just got steeper with Chase’s latest move. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) cardholders will automatically receive up to $250 for prepaid bookings with The Edit twice per year, for a total…

Avios are quickly becoming one of the most popular loyalty currencies in Europe — and worldwide. While British Airways Club, Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub have long used Avios as their loyalty currency, Loganair Loyalty and Finnair Plus are the most recent additions. Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Vueling Club are also part of…

Avios is the rewards currency used by the following airline loyalty programs: If you have a loyalty account with any (or all) of these airlines, you can earn and redeem Avios. You can transfer Avios between any of these programs at a ratio of 1:1 in any direction at no cost as often as you…

JSX, the public charter carrier that gives travelers a semi-private experience, will debut its first-ever ATR turboprops on flights in California in November. Alex Wilcox, CEO of JSX, confirmed at an event hosted by ATR in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday the launch details for its ATR-42-600s without saying exactly where in the Golden State the…

I have an extreme obsession with earning as many bonus rewards as I can. Some might even say it’s a little unhealthy. Whether it’s completing surveys or earning credit card welcome bonuses, I’m always on the prowl to earn more. To feed this obsession, I discovered a unique way to rack up bonus rewards without…

Hotel credit cards don’t have to come with sky-high annual fees to deliver real value. In fact, some of the best cobranded hotel cards charge $100 or less while still offering perks like annual free nights, automatic elite status and bonus points that can meaningfully improve your travel experience. Whether you’re looking to save money…