It may actually be time to say goodbye to paper luggage tags. When we heard about Alaska Airlines’ new bag tags (made by a company called Bagtag), we wanted to test them out in real life. In a bid to help passengers save time at the airport and cut down on wasted paper, Alaska is…

We just got a major update that I want to be sure you hear straight from me. Chase just told us that the 100,000-point welcome bonus available on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — the highest offer we’ve seen for this card in four years — is officially ending May 15…

Traveling with an infant is stressful enough, but getting a baby to sit still long enough to snap an acceptable passport photo presents additional challenges. I am heading to Italy this month with my almost 5-month-old son, and I decided to apply for his passport when he was just 8 weeks old. That way, it…

Whether planning a cross-country road trip or just needing a car to move between your hotel to a nearby national park, rental cars are a common part of vacations. When it’s time to pick up your car, the rental agency will offer a variety of options for coverage — for an additional fee, of course….

Many travel credit cards feature excellent welcome bonuses for new cardholders. However, you generally need to spend a particular amount on your new card within a specific time period to earn the bonus. The amount of spending required may be more than you would typically spend on credit cards. As such, we frequently get the…

Kathy Williams had May 7 circled on her calendar: It was the day she’d scheduled a flight. It was also the day the Transportation Security Administration’s stricter new ID rules were set to take effect. Months went by with no luck getting her Real ID. “You couldn’t get an appointment,” Williams said. “It didn’t matter…

Many travelers love redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points for hotel stays through the Chase Travel℠ portal. Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) cardmembers get a redemption value of 1.5 cents per point when doing so, while Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees)…

To celebrate its 1 millionth U.S. hotel room — and hop on the recent “vacation roulette” trend — Marriott has introduced a new promotion: Marriott Bonvoy Roulette. From now through May 26, Marriott Bonvoy members can spin a virtual wheel for a chance to win prizes like 25,000 points, 45,000 points or a two-night stay…

The St. Regis Aruba Resort 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. One look at the bright blue waters…

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Many major airlines have realistic flight simulators on their campuses that they use to train pilots. These simulators are usually fully booked around the clock for training, but American Airlines has carved out a four-hour block in one of its Boeing 787 simulators this summer for a special experience…