Unless you’re new to the points and miles game, you’re probably all too familiar with the fact that those “free” award flights — while steeply discounted thanks to points, miles and transfer bonuses — usually do cost something. Although there are ways to cut them down, you’ll almost always face the unfortunate addition of taxes…

Fairmont Kea Lani provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. The Fairmont Kea Lani originally debuted on Wailea’s Polo…

Most hotel rooms are designed to sleep two to four people. If you are traveling with extended family, older kids or entirely too many kids, a standard hotel room simply isn’t going to cut it. In addition to extra space and more beds, you may also be looking for ways to make traveling with your…

One of the best perks of the Marriott Bonvoy family of credit cards is the complimentary elite night credits you receive each year — ranging from 15 to 25 nights, depending on which card you have. And if you hold both a personal and a business credit card, you earn up to 40 elite night…

When German leisure airline Condor began flying its new Airbus A330neos bearing the carrier’s colorful striped livery, a pilot tried to convince a traveler (me) that a few days before each flight, passengers could vote on what color stripes would be on their aircraft. Condor started rolling out its striped livery in April 2022, citing…

One of the most important things to know when you apply for a credit card is which credit bureau the bank uses to pull your credit report. Your credit report is a detailed record of your credit history that can determine whether or not you are approved for a new line of credit, such as…

Germany’s flagship carrier — Lufthansa — has engineered a quintessential first-class experience: luxurious, functional, consistent and comfortable, yet without the over-the-top opulence of some of its counterparts. A Lufthansa first-class ticket can set you back over $11,000. Luckily, you are able to book this product using points and miles. While there’s no debating that Lufthansa…

As much as we love premium credit cards, you may find that you can’t maximize their benefits or want to keep your annual fee costs low. If so, a mid-tier travel card is perfect for you. Today, we’re looking at two popular mid-tier travel rewards cards: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees)…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is one of the most popular travel rewards cards out there — and for good reason. With generous earning rates, like 3 points per dollar spent on dining, 2 points per dollar spent on travel and several other well-known benefits, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a…

“Skiplagging” is back in the headlines. Also called throwaway ticketing or hidden city ticketing, this practice seems to pop up in the media every few months. But what exactly is skiplagging — and is it worth the risk? You may remember a notorious case from 2023 when American Airlines temporarily detained a U.S. teenager after…