We know what you’re thinking: Why pay hefty annual fees on two cards that earn the same type of points? Well, for us (and many others), it’s entirely worthwhile. Indeed, the combined $1,000-plus price tag on The Platinum Card® from American Express and American Express® Gold Card can be confronting. However, the earning rates and…

Whenever I talk about trips I take, it may seem like I have an unlimited stash of points. Spoiler alert: I don’t. Instead, I make sure to use the right strategy to earn as many points and miles as I can every year. There’s no secret or hack. I just carefully use the right credit…

The One Key™ Card (see rates and fees) and One Key+™ Card (see rates and fees) from Expedia offer strong earnings rates and benefits for low annual fees. Right now, they also feature valuable limited-time welcome offers, but this is your last chance to earn them as the offers end on Aug. 5. Let’s take…

It just might be the most beautiful train ride in the world. For the past four hours, I have been watching, mesmerized, as one stunningly scenic tableau after another fills the picture window next to my seat on the Bergensbanen — the famed teal-colored train that winds through the mountains of Norway. Crystal-clear mountain lakes…

Swiss will soon launch service on the brand-new Airbus A350-900 jets that it’s taking delivery of soon. And there are some exciting features coming to this new aircraft. The airline showed off the new first- and business-class seats Tuesday, and it unveiled a totally new interior concept in what it is calling “Swiss Senses.” SWISS…

Whether you’re building credit for the first time or working to rebuild it, Navy Federal Credit Union offers a smart solution: a secured card that earns cash back with no annual fee.* Exclusively for Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, their families, and Department of Defense personnel and contractors, the Navy Federal Credit Union cashRewards Secured Credit…

World of Hyatt is one of TPG’s favorite hotel loyalty programs, and in our July 2025 valuations, we value its points at 1.7 cents apiece. You can stay at some amazing Hyatt properties with reasonable redemption rates. So, it’s worth saving up now if you have your eye on an aspirational stay. Redeeming Hyatt points…

September is an ideal month to travel if you have some flexibility in your schedule. Summer vacations have wrapped up, and kids are back in school, making airports and destinations less crowded. The theater and arts season launches with fresh shows and exhibitions. Plus, the weather is still warm and sunny, but most of the…

Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card overview The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card (see rates and fees) has the lowest annual fee of any Southwest Airlines credit card on the market, which is either a strength or a weakness, depending on how you look at it. While the $99 annual fee is affordable, the…

Taiwan has become a popular destination for both business and leisure travelers, and, starting Jan. 15, travelers will be able to fly nonstop to the island nation from Phoenix. This spring, upscale Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines revealed it would begin operating nonstop flights three times weekly between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Taiwan…