The all-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) offers impressive earning rates, great transfer partner options — including American Airlines AAdvantage — and a notable welcome bonus offer for new cardholders. For a limited time, you can earn 80,000 bonus Citi ThankYou Rewards points after spending $4,000 in the first three months from…

Spirit Airlines is setting its sights on the Caribbean and Central America with a two-route expansion. Later this year, the Dania Beach, Florida-based carrier will add service from its hometown hub in Fort Lauderdale to Belize City, Belize, and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Service to Belize City will commence Nov. 21 on a three-times-weekly basis….

Alaska Airlines is ramping up its global expansion in a big way. The Seattle-based carrier on Tuesday announced its two newest international destinations out of the Pacific Northwest. And the expansion includes flights to one of the top cities in Europe. Alaska also unveiled an all-new look for the planes that will carry passengers to…

The recently opened Hollywood Grande, which now occupies what was formerly the Thompson Hollywood, is set in the heart of Los Angeles’ entertainment district, with midcentury design touches that channel a bygone era. The hotel features 190 guest rooms, including 16 suites — along with a rooftop lounge and a pool — all set across…

Attention, college football fans: Bidding is now open with Choice Privileges for four VIP game-day experiences. But this news is about much more than just four experiences, as Choice plans to offer 40 VIP experiences with 15 different teams this college football season. So, here’s what you need to know. Choice Privileges college football experiences…

The era is over. Southwest Airlines is now charging bag fees for all flights, an unfortunate change for Southwest and budget flyers who enjoyed two free checked bags on all flights. Now, the best way to ensure you’ll get a free checked bag on Southwest is to apply for one of the airline’s cobranded cards….

Points, miles and credit card bonuses are what lit the travel flame for me once I entered my mid-30s and decided to prioritize travel in my life. I have more than two dozen credit card accounts on my credit report, which have fed my travel addiction and enabled me to fly in the front of…

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card overview The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card offers mid-tier perks, including automatic Gold Elite status, solid points-earning at Marriott properties and elite night credits. However, it lacks several benefits that you might expect from a card with a $250 annual fee (see rates and fees). Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐…

Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions. You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to an airline or hotel partner during one of these bonus periods. Remember, though, that these are limited-time offers, so you’ll need…

Travel insurance can be polarizing, but this guide isn’t about whether it’s worth it — it’s about comparing the top providers to help you find the best option for your next trip. In this guide, we’ll review policies from seven top travel insurance providers so you can better understand your options before choosing a specific…