Adding an authorized user to your credit card account can be a great way to meet spending requirements, accrue more points and even help a beginner build their credit history. That said, there are also risks associated with adding an authorized credit card user. It’s important to choose someone who is responsible and able to…

The Real ID deadline is less than a week away, and some folks with upcoming trips are hitting the panic button. “I am extremely concerned there will be long lines and a lot of confusion,” Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst and president of Atmosphere Research Group, told TPG. There are some work-arounds, though, if…

Attending Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been on my bucket list since I first visited the country more than a decade ago. So, while planning a three-month trip through South America earlier this year, I wondered if this would finally be the year I could make it happen. I expected it would be…

Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a “free” award stay at one of the program’s many properties around the world, it can sometimes make sense to transfer Marriott points to foreign airline programs. This article will explore the various ways to use Marriott points,…

Following the news that Citi ThankYou Rewards will be devaluing point transfers to Emirates Skywards by 20% beginning July 27, Chase and American Express have announced that point transfers to the international airline loyalty program will be “temporarily” unavailable. Keep reading to find out more about the temporary Emirates partner suspension and when point transfers…

Talks of a revived Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue appear to have fallen apart, and now, American is suing its former airline partner. After months of speculation about a potential reunion between the two airlines, American executives on Monday night confirmed the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier had, in fact, been exploring a renewed…

One of the best parts about any cruise vacation is the food. There are the seemingly endless spreads in the buffet line, the quick-service options like pizza and ice cream available nearly around the clock and the specialty dining restaurants like steakhouses and Korean barbecue spots. You’ll likely eat the majority of your meals on…

Airport lounge overcrowding isn’t just limited to credit card-branded outposts. Even the most exclusive airline lounges can get busy, especially during peak departure banks. United Airlines admits that its lounges can suffer from this problem — “quite frankly, some lounge[s] are getting a little constrained and overcrowded,” Aaron McMillan, United’s managing director of hospitality programs,…

With many travelers seeking out lesser-known destinations, it might feel like every place has hidden treasures. But let’s be clear—while even the most tourist-heavy locations may boast secret spots, a true hidden gem is a place that remains off the mainstream radar, no matter how many people discover it. It retains an air of mystery,…

As a relatively new parent, I’m frequently trying to manage stress. And as a points and miles geek, I’m always looking for ways to maximize the benefits within my favorite rewards programs. Fortunately, I came up with a pretty good way to do both of those things last year after my wife and I had…