Since I write about points, miles and credit cards, the topic of annual fees often comes up with friends and family. I’ve been surprised to hear how many people avoid — and, in some cases, completely exclude — cards with annual fees. “I’ve heard many people say, “Why would I pay to have a credit…

It’s big news at The Points Guy when World of Hyatt does anything to grow its reach across the globe — and it’s been happening a lot lately. World of Hyatt is one of our favorite hotel loyalty programs, and an expansion can sometimes create exciting new opportunities to earn and redeem points. At the…

Hilton is calling crowd-weary travelers back to the Caribbean with the opening of Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort. The newest member of Hilton’s Curio Collection, the property is in the lesser-known coastal town of Miches, about 90 minutes north of Punta Cana. It marks the first all-inclusive Curio Collection property, part of the Hilton…

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a mid-tier card with a $350 annual fee (see rates and fees). When annual fees reach the $300-plus mark, you start to question whether the benefits and perks make the fee worthwhile. So, let’s dive in and see if the Delta Platinum Amex is worth its annual…

The refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) arrived this year with multiple new credits to offset the annual fee hike to $795. The Sapphire Reserve has historically been a favorite among frequent travelers, thanks in part to its broad annual travel credit and multiple insurance protections. Now, the card’s revamp has included more…

Most travelers want to go somewhere to keep cool at the sweaty end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Maybe you want to think beyond the basic beach vacation and head to the mountains or even the Southern Hemisphere, where it’s winter. Or perhaps you’re looking to finally book that epic safari vacation to see…

BermudAir, the startup airline known for its signature cocktails and nonstop flights to Bermuda, is expanding to a second Caribbean island this winter: Anguilla. The carrier will launch “AnguillAir” with a dedicated Embraer E-Jet and its own “identity and design” in December, BermudAir said June 26. AnguillAir will initially connect the island’s Clayton J. Lloyd…

Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business overview The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) may come with a steep $795 annual fee, but it offers useful statement credits, uncapped earnings and valuable travel perks to justify the cost — for the right business owner. Card rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is based on the…

We’ve seen several fun promotions recently for earning lots of miles and even sometimes elite status after accomplishing interesting challenges. For example, a few days ago, we wrote about how you can earn up to 350,000 JetBlue TrueBlue points and Mosaic elite status for 25 years if you fly to 25 JetBlue destinations. Now, Turkish…

Quick take: Lufthansa’s new Allegris business-class seats are game changers for the airline, but your experience may vary significantly based on the seat you select. Pros An incredible array of seat options, including ultraprivate suites. Decent seasonal menus with dishes you can order ahead of time. Excellent tech, including full-size tablets to control seat functions…