In the hands of the right person, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) can easily be worth more than its $350 annual fee. That’s in large part due to its roster of benefits, including four Admirals Club passes and an American Airlines companion certificate ($99 plus taxes and fees). To all…

Spring is the ultimate sweet spot for travel. The weather is deliciously perfect — whether you’re chasing that low-humidity sunshine in Cancun, strolling the blossom-strewn Champs-Elysees in Paris or catching the last of the snow in Utah — and you get all the perks of a beautiful season without the sky-high prices and swarming crowds….

Whether you love traveling to Las Vegas or just enjoy gaming, dining or watching shows at MGM Resorts locations, now is a great time to add the MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard® to your wallet. MGM Rewards isn’t just a casino loyalty program. Instead, it’s the loyalty program for more than 20 luxury hotels…

Remembering all the benefits of various credit cards can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to run a business. I’ll admit, I had forgotten about a key benefit on one of my cards, and had subsequently fallen out of love with that card. I’ve been a loyal American Express customer for 30 years, carrying at…

It’s been less than two years since Frontier Airlines launched service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Now, the budget airline is pulling back at the airport in a big way. This spring, Frontier plans to slash all but one route from its JFK schedule, as first reported by industry watcher Ishrion…

Though careful planning and common sense are two of the best ways to stay safe when traveling, security situations can rapidly change in foreign countries. That’s why the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has created the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to help keep you informed about relevant security updates from the nearest…

The U.S. Department of State is advising Americans currently in a number of areas around Mexico to shelter in place after violence erupted on Sunday following the death of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. These areas include destinations around the province of Jalisco, such as the popular tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta and…

Marriott is the largest hotel company in the world. So, it’s no surprise that the company offers an incredibly diverse catalog of properties, from budget-friendly options to luxury stunners around the globe. With nearly 40 Marriott hotel brands and more than 9,000 properties worldwide, it’s a tall order to find the absolute best of the…

I am consistently drawn to island getaways when planning trips for my family — but not the kind where you lie on the beach for a week. Yes, I love the laid-back pace and atmosphere, but what I really love is discovering the food, history, culture and natural beauty (both above and below water). After…

Niseko, on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, has become one of my favorite places to ski. Since my first ski trip to Niseko in early 2020, I have returned four more times to enjoy the light, dry powder the area is known for and relax in its onsens. Niseko United, a collection of four interconnected…