United Airlines MileagePlus program offers some great redemption options on United and partner airlines. United’s Star Alliance membership allows you to earn and redeem miles on Air Canada, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and more. Not only is the airline loyalty program free to join, but United miles never expire. Even if you don’t regularly earn or…

If you’re looking for a credit card to earn rewards on travel, you’ll likely come across two main types: airline credit cards and general travel credit cards. While both types of cards can help you save on flights and other travel expenses, they differ in rewards structures, redemption options and perks — factors that can…

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Late last year, United MileagePlus made some changes to its benefits and elite status — and they weren’t all good. Still, United Airlines miles are easy to earn thanks to a suite of United credit cards and a couple of major transfer partners. You also can redeem miles across United’s vast network of domestic and…

Vacations with children never go exactly as planned — and I’ve found this theory to hold true on cruises. You think your kids will love the onboard kids club, but they decide they’re too shy to go. They refuse to eat foods they gobble up at home. You’ve got a beach day planned, and they…

Spring, in my humble opinion, is the best time of the year. I’ve already had two great tastes of spring, even though we have not fully escaped the colder days quite yet. In late March, on a trip to Houston, a run through Buffalo Bayou Park had my Hokas pounding pavement past two of my…

There will be one less flight to paradise later this year. Delta Air Lines has officially filed plans to stop flying to Faaa International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. Delta’s existing service to French Polynesia — which includes the island of…

Hilton Honors may not be the most rewarding hotel rewards program, but it can still provide some significant value. The chain has over 8,000 properties across six continents, and all of them — even the most luxurious Conrad and Waldorf Astoria properties — can be booked with points. And you’re not just restricted to hotel…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Transferable points and miles are among the most valuable currencies for travel rewards due to their versatility and resistance to devaluation. The ability to transfer rewards to multiple loyalty program partners reduces the impact of any one program’s devaluation. Some popular…

With an American Express card that earns lucrative Membership Rewards points, cardholders can redeem points through American Express Travel for hotels (including vacation rentals), car rentals, cruises and flights or opt to use their points for statement credits, gift cards and more. Whether you’re a points expert or not, you can also maximize your Membership…