Finding the best travel deals is a matter of timing. A lot of people think travel is just expensive, but in reality, there are incredible deals happening all the time. They often don’t last too long, and you have to act quickly. That can sometimes be a problem when a deal requires jumping on a…

It’s slated to be a busy few years for Carnival Cruise Line. From new vessels to investments in its private destinations and an upcoming overhaul of its loyalty program, the self-described “fun ship” line is leaning into the trend of new megaships offering differentiated experiences for guests while trying to drive deeper loyalty from frequent…

I’m a big Hilton loyalist. Receiving room upgrades, free breakfast and late checkout with my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card makes me a big fan of the brand. I also hold The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, which offers quarterly credits for Hilton purchases. I and many other savvy points and miles enthusiasts…

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…

The latest contender for the title of North America’s greatest cruise ship — MSC World America — has arrived in Florida. The massive 20-deck-high vessel from MSC Cruises — one of the largest ever built by any cruise line — sailed into the Port of Miami on Monday after a multiday voyage from the shipyard…

Last year, the seventh-annual TPG Awards recognized the best in the travel and loyalty industries. And while many of these honors came out of spirited debates among our editorial staffers, there was one credit card award that was, simply put, a slam dunk. We’re talking about the trophy for the Best New/Refreshed Credit Card of…

Shelling out hundreds of dollars in annual fees for premium credit cards is not for everyone, especially when you’re new to points and miles. Fortunately, plenty of travel credit cards will set you back less than $100 a year in annual fees and still earn lucrative rewards to help you book that epic trip of…

There’s some mixed news about Delta Air Lines’ free, fleet-wide Wi-Fi rollout. Starting with the positive updates, the Atlanta-based carrier has officially enabled free Wi-Fi on all transatlantic voyages to and from Europe, West Africa and Israel. This means that travelers on most transatlantic flights can connect to the internet by simply signing into their…

You have many options for redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Typically, you can get the most value by transferring them to one of the program’s 11 airline or three hotel loyalty programs. My favorite and most used Chase transfer partner is World of Hyatt. So, here’s what you need to know about transferring Chase points…

Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool theme park fan or a business traveler headed to any number of conventions in the area, many Marriott Bonvoy loyalists find themselves in Orlando on a fairly regular basis. You will be spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting accommodations. From cost-effective brands like Four Points by Sheraton to top-of-the-line…