When you make travel plans, do you ever stop to think about all the events that could potentially derail your trip — like illness, a conflict in the destination or maybe even a broken leg? After considering the “what-ifs,” many people decide to purchase travel insurance, but travelers often overlook the “cancel for any reason”…

I hate to admit it, but I’m frequently guilty of breaking one of TPG’s golden rules: Don’t hoard your points and miles. And I’m the same way with a lot of my credit card benefits, specifically hotel credits, because I’m — sigh — always afraid something better is going to come along. But this year,…

Would you attend a two-hour timeshare presentation for 100,000 Hilton Honors points? Hilton Grand Vacations is offering a very noteworthy deal with stays at select properties and locations, plus 100,000 points, starting at $199 (plus taxes and fees). Participating destinations include popular areas like Orlando, Las Vegas and New York City. While most timeshare offers…

Travel demand is as strong as ever, even as violence engulfs the Middle East and the price of oil surges, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Thursday. “Demand has not taken even a tiny step back,” Kirby said. “It’s really strong; better than we thought it was going to be.” “Booked revenue since Saturday…

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While you never want to expect a worst-case scenario when you’re traveling, you can’t control when things go wrong. In light of this year’s winter weather-related travel disruptions and civil unrest in Mexico, among other incidents, it’s a good idea to review what your plan would be if you need insurance or protection in the…

Booking an all-inclusive resort is a natural choice if you want to eliminate laborious planning and financial guesswork from your next vacation. At all-inclusive resorts, almost everything is included in the nightly rate, from meals and most drinks to activities and entertainment. Instead of worrying about keeping track of your wallet day and night and…

My husband and I have used ExpertFlyer since close to the beginning of our points and miles journey. And while the product languished for a few years in the early 2020s, a dedicated team has been working over the last few years to support and improve it. I sat down with this team in Puerto…

Planning and taking a trip can be exciting, but unexpected events can disrupt even the most meticulously organized vacations. Sudden illness, severe weather and unforeseen circumstances can throw a wrench in the works, forcing you to change your plans and seek compensation. Fortunately, many credit cards include trip cancellation and interruption insurance at no additional…

As a resident of the DMV — the mid-Atlantic region that includes the District of Columbia and the Maryland and Virginia counties surrounding it — for the past 10 years, it’s safe to say I’ve seen my fair share of cherry blossoms. While I may be a bit biased, the city’s famous cherry blossoms are…