The American Express Platinum Card® is one of our favorite cards for booking flights and a beast at earning in this category. Beyond that, the Platinum Card is an excellent premium travel rewards card, especially for frequent Delta flyers. It offers many statement credits and perks that elevate the travel experience. Delta and Amex have…

Sometimes, you need a bit more space than a hotel room can provide. Hyatt Vacation Club properties may be perfect for these stays due to their family-friendly, residential-style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and separate living and dining spaces. Hyatt currently offers 21 Hyatt Vacation Club properties, including five in Florida, four in Colorado, one…

When you’re traveling, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, finding a place to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable data makes life on the road infinitely easier. I still remember my early days of travel carrying a physical guidebook around as I wandered…

Marriott is a popular hotel chain beloved by many (including me) because of its incredibly large global footprint and wide variety of properties. I have held one of the top-tier elite statuses, Titanium Elite, for the past few years now and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. This status is so valuable to me that…

American Express is bringing its airport lounge empire to yet another airport. On Tuesday, the issuer officially opened its long-awaited outpost at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The good news is that this latest addition is bound to be a hit with travelers. It introduces two standout features — a year-round terrace and an…

Once you’ve gotten The Business Platinum Card® from American Express in the mail, your work to unlock its lucrative benefits has just begun. That’s because you’ll need to enroll for many of the Amex Business Platinum’s benefits and make important selections to ensure you’re getting the most out of its card’s $895 annual fee (see…

Alaska is a cruise destination with a limited season. Cruise ships arrive in southeast Alaska in spring, stay the summer and linger only into early fall. The 49th state’s snowy, cold and dark winters are not conducive to cruising. Most cruise passengers will head to Alaska between Memorial Day in late May and Labor Day…

For a limited time, IHG One Rewards members can save up to 30% at participating properties around the world thanks to the program’s Destination Deals sale. Not a member yet? You can join for free. Here are all the details on this flash sale, plus some of our favorite ways to maximize it. Deal basics…

I’m definitely not the only airline nerd paying attention to the route changes airlines (quietly) file each weekend. Last weekend, Delta Air Lines added a new nonstop flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Now, possibly in response to that, American Airlines added more flights to one of Delta’s key hubs….

Hurricane Melissa is predicted to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday morning as a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds, making it the most powerful storm in the Atlantic Ocean this year. The storm’s churning path is expected to hit the island at St. Elizabeth parish, a coastal area about 75 miles west of…