The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great choice for both beginners and experts who want an easy way to earn miles with minimal effort — all for an affordable $95 annual fee. And now, the Venture Rewards is featuring an excellent, limited-time welcome offer of 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on…

I still remember the worst cruise ship cabin I ever had. It was on a Carnival Cruise Line ship — I can’t remember which one — and it was right in the middle of what I have come to call the Bermuda Triangle of Bad Cabins on Carnival ships. This is the area on those…

The Bilt Obsidian Card (see rates and fees) is the mid-tier card in Bilt Rewards’ Card 2.0 rollout. For a $95 annual fee, cardholders can earn Bilt Points at an elevated rate in popular bonus categories, as well as 4% Bilt Cash on all nonhousing purchases. This is in addition to rewards earned on rent…

American Airlines is making it easier and more intuitive for customers stuck in a travel bind. The carrier on Tuesday announced updates to its mobile app, which will offer customers instant rebooking options, real-time baggage tracking and a host of other improvements. The app overhaul aims to give passengers a one-stop shop to manage flight…

Opened in May 2025, Kimpton Main Frankfurt marks Kimpton’s German debut and brings the brand’s design-forward, lifestyle-based hospitality to the financial hub of Frankfurt. Frankfurt is a popular layover city, with plenty of direct flights to and from the U.S., but Kimpton Main Frankfurt’s central location, warm service and Bauhaus-inspired decor will make guests want…

What is the best location for a cabin on a cruise ship? As a cruise writer for more than 20 years, I’ve heard that question a lot, and it’s not an easy one to answer. On any given cruise vessel, the best cabin location for one person might not be the best choice for another….

The Chase Freedom Unlimited (see rates and fees) is a great beginner credit card. It earns at least 1.5% cash back on all purchases, meaning it can still provide value to your wallet even after you’ve opened numerous other cards. Thanks to its flexibility, it can work well in tandem with many credit cards, even…

The Chase Ultimate Rewards program allows travelers to redeem their rewards in various ways. But one of the most valuable ways to redeem Chase points is via Ultimate Rewards’ airline and hotel transfer partners. One of these transfer partners is IHG One Rewards. However, some Chase transfer partners offer more valuable rewards than others. So,…

If you hold an American passport, you’re probably used to traveling internationally with relative ease. You may be surprised, then, to learn that several countries require Americans to jump through some hoops to visit. As of January 2026, at least 20 countries require American citizens to obtain either a tourist visa or another form of…

Citi ThankYou Rewards points can unlock dream trips and fantastic travel experiences, and many of Citi’s proprietary cards earn these points at a quick rate. Best of all? You don’t have to shell out hundreds in annual fees to collect a stash of ThankYou Rewards points. The no-annual-fee Citi Strata℠ Card (see rates and fees)…