One of the best souvenirs I have from my first trip around the world is the journal I kept over those 18 months. Having captured my thoughts and feelings as I traveled has allowed me to relive that trip over and over again in the years since. Memories fade, so being able to relive events…

Discover it Cash Back overview The Discover it® Cash Back Credit Card provides 5% cash back on the first $1,500 in purchases that you make each quarter with select merchants. The eligible merchants rotate quarterly and require enrollment. You’ll earn 1% cash back on all other purchases and the card doesn’t charge an annual fee….

If you have substantial balances on multiple credit cards, it might make sense to opt for a balance transfer credit card. These cards typically provide an introductory 0% annual percentage rate, or APR, on balance transfers for a specified duration, often ranging from 12 to 21 months. Consolidating your balances offers an opportunity to expedite…

Apple released an excellent iOS 18.2 update for travelers in November through its Share Item Location feature, and it’s now being adopted by major airlines worldwide. This new enhanced functionality allows multiple people or third parties (including airlines) to track the location of an AirTag or other Apple accessory. This feature unlocks an array of…

Florida’s high-speed Brightline passenger train is enticing families and friends to hit the rails this spring break with a deal for 50% off SMART fares for travel across the state. Groups of three or more who are traveling together can save big on select trains traveling to and from Orlando, with tickets available for as…

With the weather getting warmer, spring break is just around the corner. Many spring breakers will take the time to cherish the warm sun, especially after an unforgettable winter in much of the United States. Destinations like Cancun, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami will be gearing up for the crowds.  Florida is always popular during spring…

A family of adorable pink pigs is making themselves right at home in Texas, and they can’t wait for you to come over and jump up and down in muddy puddles with them. On Saturday, Merlin Entertainments opened the country’s second Peppa Pig Theme Park in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, following the success of the…

I cruised with one of the least expensive cruise lines in the industry, and — spoiler alert — I loved it. Cruise fares are the highest they’ve ever been, and cruise lines are making conscious efforts to add more for-fee onboard options for passengers. Yet one line, Margaritaville at Sea, remains a fierce holdout. Its…

February may be the shortest month, but this one was certainly jam-packed with hotel news. On the less-than-exciting side, Hyatt rolled out its annual hotel category changes. Hyatt, thankfully, still uses an award chart to price nights booked with points, but every year, a number of hotels move up or down in category. This year,…

Hotel credit cards are often overlooked when compared to their airline card counterparts. Mid-tier hotel cards, with annual fees of up to $100, can be an incredibly valuable addition to any wallet, whether you’re an infrequent traveler, a road warrior or a nonstop jet-setter. These cards tend to have relatively low annual fees yet can…