Travel protection on American Express cards: Complete guide

Various American Express cards offer travel protections that can take the headache out of your vacations. However, the coverage you get (and the limits of said coverage) differ by card. Rather than trying to remember all of this on your own, we will guide you through the travel protections offered by American Express cards. This…

Great destinations to visit in Europe during winter

Colder weather might have you dreaming of a beach escape, but winter is Europe’s hidden-gem season. Many European cities go all-out for the holidays, and the magic doesn’t disappear once the decorations come down. From January through March, you’ll still find plenty of spots worth visiting — without the summer crowds. And, since it’s low…

Winter-only dining experiences at hotels around the world

Everyone knows that winter is prime time for cozy vibes — and booking a special hotel dinner can be such a festive way to experience peak coziness for the cold season. Whether or not it’s actually snowing outside doesn’t even matter; the chillier months with their shorter days are the ideal time for enjoying delicious…

BWI Airport to open $500 million expansion for Southwest in January

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is ready and willing if Southwest Airlines finalizes its much-hinted-at plan for airport lounges. That was the message from Maryland Aviation Administration Executive Director Shannetta Griffin as she stood in the light-filled central atrium of BWI’s new connector, which adds a new — and more spacious — link between…

How the Venture X complements the Chase Sapphire Preferred

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is a natural starting point for anyone new to travel rewards, thanks to its strong bonus categories, flexible Ultimate Rewards points and solid travel protections at a reasonable annual fee. But after you’ve used it for a while, a familiar question tends to pop up: What…

First look at the new Recoleta Grand hotel in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires has a plethora of points hotels, including old favorites like the Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires. However, the latest points hotel to open in Argentina’s capital comes courtesy of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio. The hotel officially began welcoming guests in June 2025 and comprises 142 rooms and suites. Although it’s in one…

What it was like on Amtrak’s new Acela ‘NexGen’ trains

Amtrak has joined the 21st century with brand new trains now in service on key routes in the U.S. I’ve been eagerly covering and anticipating the new Amtrak next-generation train sets that are finally traveling the busy Northeast Corridor after years and years of delays. We got our first look at the trains in 2022,…

The credit card that opens the door to luxury Hyatt stays

Aspirational travel — stylish hotels, great locations and memorable experiences — does not have to come with a high price tag. The World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase (see rates and fees) can make enjoying elevated travel experiences possible by turning everyday purchases into Hyatt stays around the world. I have personally had this…