Often, when you use points to stay at a hotel in a popular international city such as Dublin, you have to make choices. Do you want a hotel in a walkable location? Do you want an upscale design and desirable amenities? Do you also want to pay a reasonable number of points? You can usually…

Citi cardholders can redeem their Citi ThankYou Rewards points for gift cards or bookings through the Citi Travel portal. However, if you’re looking to maximize your hard-earned points, we recommend transferring your Citi points to airline and hotel partners to get more value from your rewards. Citi has 21 transfer partners, split between 15 airline…

Amid multiple changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) in its recent refresh, a marquee benefit remained unchanged: its $300 annual travel credit. Unlike similar perks on competing cards, this credit is incredibly easy to use for all sorts of travel. The Chase Sapphire Reserve charges a $795 annual fee. But if…

Passengers departing from some U.S. airports may soon be able to leave their shoes on at security checkpoints — whether they have TSA PreCheck access or not. The Transportation Security Administration is beginning to phase out its long-standing policy that required most travelers to remove their shoes for security screening, multiple outlets reported, citing sources…

American Express is once again flexing its muscle as the leader in credit card-branded airport lounges with yet another new location coming soon. This time, it’s Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which will soon be home to a Centurion Lounge. Amex announced on Tuesday that it would open its 29th Centurion Lounge between Concourses E and…

Taiwan-based airline EVA Airways is set to bring its brand-new premium economy cabin to the U.S. for the first time. The revamped cabin with premium recliners and new expansive seatback touchscreens will make its U.S. debut when EVA launches its inaugural Taipei service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) this fall. Back in February,…

Some 100 miles south of mainland Greece, there’s an alluring new island oasis to dispose of your stress — and your stash of Marriott Bonvoy points, too. Last month, the JW Marriott in Crete began welcoming guests to its 160-room hillside resort that hugs the Aegean coastline, just outside the Cretan city of Chania. A…

Friends and family members in search of a quick recommendation often ask me what the best credit card is, and my answer is always the same: It’s impossible to pick a single best credit card. While that might seem like a frustrating response, I firmly believe that what’s important isn’t picking the best credit card…

American Express Green Card overview The American Express® Green Card is suited to modern travelers. It earns bonus points on travel, transit and dining at restaurants and offers valuable statement credits that help offset its annual fee. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by…

Chase recently introduced the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees), a premium travel card designed for small-business owners. Meanwhile, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) — a flagship card in Chase’s travel portfolio — has seen some exciting updates. Fortunately, Chase allows cardholders to hold a personal and a business…