Venmo has entered the card rewards chat with a new program designed to multiply cash-back earnings. The money movement platform recently launched Venmo Stash*, a tiered cash-back rewards program for Venmo Debit Mastercard®** members. Venmo Stash allows cardholders to earn up to 5% cash back on eligible purchases that are part of three designated bundles…

Recently, I needed to book a two-night stay in New York City, and, as often happens in the fall, rates weren’t especially pretty, no matter what I did while exploring my options. This meant it was a great time to try something new and earn over 20,000 miles in the process of booking my hotel….

It’s been just over six months since American Airlines debuted its nicest business-class product to date with the launch of its all-new Flagship Suites — an alluring seat the airline hopes will make it more competitive with its two top rivals. For the first time, the fancy, new product is set to become a fixture…

For a significant subset of travelers, the airport lounge can make or break a journey. Whether it’s a more utilitarian use like having somewhere to grab coffee, dinner or a drink before a flight or do work during a connection, or wanting to start your journeys in luxury with free drinks and snacks away from…

It can sometimes feel like every destination in the world is full — and overpriced — during the holiday season in December. But traveling in the wintertime doesn’t have to mean overcrowded ski lifts and packed beaches. The season may start busy, but as January and February unravel, so do opportunities in surprising places that…

Chase and Capital One are leaders in the travel rewards credit card space. If you’re looking for your next travel rewards credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card are both great options to consider. The Sapphire Preferred is a mid-tier travel card,…

If you’re a college student planning to study abroad, you’re in for a real treat. There’s nothing like living outside the U.S. and immersing yourself in another culture, traveling and exploring different cities virtually every weekend. But this adventure doesn’t come cheap. For example, you can expect to spend anywhere from $1,500 to $7,000 during…

The Park Hyatt Tokyo, renowned for its appearance in “Lost in Translation,” has officially reopened after a 19-month renovation period. The World of Hyatt property adhered to its previously announced Dec. 9 reopening date, which it shared when it began accepting reservations again in September. The property on the 39th to 52nd floors of the…

Thanks to weather woes, technical glitches and government-mandated schedule reductions that caused significant delays and cancellations, a lot of travelers spent more time than planned hanging around U.S. airports this year. However, in many of those airports, travelers were also able to check out brand-new terminals and a bevy of cool events and new amenities….

With snow blanketing ski resorts from coast to coast, there’s no denying that the 2025-26 ski season is underway in North America — and it’s shaping up to be a good one. In the Northeast, Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont is already a few storms away from a snowfall total of 100 inches, while some…