The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) splashed onto the premium credit card scene this year as a new option for luxury-minded travelers and people looking to collect more Citi ThankYou Rewards points. Citi ThankYou Rewards points became more valuable with the addition of American Airlines AAdvantage as a transfer partner. That move…

If you’re looking to improve your travel game this year, there’s one important strategy you can pursue: Focus on earning (and then redeeming) transferable credit card rewards. Transferable rewards are, simply put, the most valuable type of currency to earn in the world of points and miles. This is entirely due to their versatility. American…

Small-business owners, listen up: If you don’t already have a business credit card in your wallet, it’s time for you to add one. Acquiring a business credit card doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, completing a business credit card application and checking your business credit score are likely easier to do than you’d think….

Alaska Airlines sees more runway in its international long-haul expansion with the confirmation of a deal for the largest Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Seattle-based carrier has converted “some” of its 787-9 backlog to the larger -10, an Alaska spokesperson confirmed. Additional details on the “number and timing of deliveries” will be released soon. Alaska has…

One morning this summer, we walked inside the Vatican and marveled at the Sistine Chapel before virtually anyone else was allowed in for the day. We made pasta and drank wine in Tuscany by day and watched our children squeal and play ball with other kids outside by the pool under a Tuscan sunset by…

Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card is Delta Air Lines’ top-tier cobranded business credit card. It offers benefits best suited for high-budget businesses loyal to Delta. If Delta Medallion elite status and lounge access are important to you, there’s a lot to love about this…

IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card overview The IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) offers decent perks that, if utilized, can easily justify the card’s $99 annual fee. However, business owners who aren’t loyal to IHG One Rewards may be better off with another business card. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Card…

There’s something extremely nostalgic about visiting a college town after Labor Day. Even on a warm day, there’s a crispness in the air. Fall is on its way as campuses hum with activity and fans cheer on their favorite college teams at packed stadiums. If you’re a parent visiting for a family weekend, an alum…

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card provides valuable elitelike benefits at an affordable price point for casual Delta flyers. These benefits, which include a first checked bag free and priority boarding for you and up to eight travel companions on your reservation when flying Delta, can easily…

The views from high in the French Alps are mesmerizing, as is the snow itself, which gently crunches and grips your skis as you carve into it. That’s the beauty of skiing in Europe: Epic scenery and great conditions are complemented by delicious food and welcoming hotels — all at a cost that many skiers…