The Fourth of July in Charleston is undeniably beautiful, with fireworks lighting up the historic harbor and festive events galore. But if you’re like me, Neckie, and crave a more laid-back, authentic Charleston experience away from the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, then this guide is for you! Forget the usual Charleston tourist traps; let’s dive into some…

Monday, American Express revealed it would be “making its largest investment ever” in a card refresh, with major changes coming to The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express later this year. If past card revamps are any indication, the annual fees on these cards will almost certainly see…

In the city that never sleeps, there’s now an airport lounge that never sleeps. Welcome inside the brand-new Capital One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the first credit card-branded lounge to be open 24/7. This new Capital One Lounge is also home to a few other firsts, including the first…

For years, the most asked question I receive as a travel and credit card expert is: What’s the best travel credit card out there? To answer this query, I ask questions of my own, including what a person’s travel habits and goals are, so I can help them find the best credit card for their…

Here at TPG, we’re always looking for and working toward a welcome bonus. Welcome bonuses are the best way to earn a large chunk of points or miles quickly. I typically follow a simple process: Once I’ve earned a welcome bonus, I start working on earning the next bonus. I follow this motto: Always be…

With over 6,600 hotels across more than 100 countries — close to a million rooms in all — and a robust pipeline of more than 2,200 properties in development, IHG Hotels & Resorts has a worldwide presence and continues its rapid pace of global expansion. Backed by its revamped IHG One Rewards program, the group spans 19…

Many consumers only want to have a few credit cards. But even if you don’t want a wallet full of travel cards, it’s likely worth getting and keeping a cobranded hotel credit card. I get far more value from my hotel cards than the annual fees I pay on these cards. So, here are four…

Seats.aero is one of our favorite tools for searching award flights, and its sister site, Rooms.aero, is handy for finding hotel award stays. If you use multiple hotel loyalty programs and collect transferable currencies like me, Rooms.aero is an easy way to round up all the points hotels in your destination. I’ve found the site…

It seems like 2025 might be turning into the biggest year yet for credit card refreshes. On Monday, American Express announced that it will be making “major updates” to one of its most beloved and rewarding cards. The issuer said that The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express…

Over the years, I’ve stayed in some undesirable rooms. From tiny rooms with little besides a bed to windowless rooms with no natural lighting, the base room type at some hotels isn’t where you’d ideally like to stay. I only book room types I’d be happy enough staying in these days, as then any upgrade…