When it comes to travel rewards cards, you usually get what you pay for in terms of bonus categories and perks. This is why we usually compare cards within a single category to try to find the best premium rewards card or the best no-annual-fee cards. The problem is that the American Express® Gold Card…

When navigating U.S. airport security, there’s no better way (in our humble opinion) to expedite your trip than by being both a Clear and TSA PreCheck user. A third program, Global Entry, completes the trifecta for speeding your way through airport lines. You might ask yourself whether it’s necessary to have TSA PreCheck and Global…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) just got its biggest refresh yet — and with it, a significantly higher $795 annual fee. That’s a jump from the previous $550, and it naturally raises the question: Is it still worth it? We already broke down the pros and cons of the new structure, but…

Although it has just 48 guest rooms and 25 suites, the Mandarin Oriental, Munich feels anything but diminutive. That’s thanks to the fact that its home is an imposing 19th-century edifice originally constructed by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a grand venue to host royal events, concerts and debutante balls. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY…

My friend flashed me a new credit card and said, “This is the latest one; it’s a must.” It was September 2016 and my first encounter with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). At the time, I only held a cash-back credit card and a cobranded airline credit card, but I took his…

American Airlines will give winter-weary travelers some warm-weather escapes later this year. The Fort Worth-based airline announced this week that it would add three new routes across Latin America for the winter season. The new flights include service between Chicago and two destinations in Mexico: Mexico City and Queretaro. American will also add service between…

I’m an unabashed fan of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (so much so that I wrote a whole story touting my love for this card). The Delta Amex Reserve has gotten me into many a Delta Sky Club airport lounge, awarded me with an annual companion certificate so I can bring a friend…

Whether you’re planning on walking 10,000 steps per day on Rome’s cobblestone streets, relaxing poolside in Greece or introducing your kids to the culinary wonders of Paris this summer, a trip to any European country requires a few key items to stay cool, calm and collected during the hottest months of the year. For tips…

Planning a summer vacation can be tricky, right? Do you stick with the same tried-and-true destinations you’ve loved in the past, brave the crowds on a European adventure or head somewhere with cooler weather to escape the summer heat? If you’re looking to visit a destination that’s a little more under the radar in the…

If you want to maximize your odds of getting an upgrade on a United flight, you’ll definitely want to check out this new feature. United will now let passengers take a look at their position on the upgrade list starting a full 30 days before departure. This new in-app feature is launching in beta and…