Does size really matter? The cruise industry thinks so. For more than a century, cruise lines have competed to claim the title of world’s largest cruise ship. When it set sail in 1912, the ill-fated Titanic was the largest and grandest passenger vessel of its time. But since 2009, when Royal Caribbean debuted its first…

The Capital One Travel portal, launched in 2021, has significantly improved since its beta release. It now allows Capital One cardholders, including those with cash-back cards, to directly use their rewards for travel purchases. The portal also features updated flight search capabilities and the issuer’s hotel programs: the Premier Collection and the Lifestyle Collection. In…

There are two more working days left, so we present two deals for you to consider. The first is from Southwest Airlines, and it offers 30% off base fares for travel from March through May. The second is from Breeze Airways, and it features up to 45% off base fares for flights from March through…

If you were unimpressed by Capital One’s poor transfer ratio for its newest partner, JetBlue TrueBlue, it’s time to take another look. Capital One is offering a one-time transfer bonus of 5,000 TrueBlue points, as first reported by Frequent Miler. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Capital One’s transfer ratio for JetBlue is a less-than-ideal 5:3, meaning…

Airline baggage fees can vary greatly, and there’s nothing worse than being hit by surprise fees after booking. At TPG, we aim to please — and by that, we mean actually help readers spend smarter to travel better. In this guide, we’ve summarized baggage fees by airline. How much does it cost to check a…

Southwest Airlines offers five credit cards you can apply for: three personal and two business ones. Right now, Southwest Airlines’ three personal credit cards all have a welcome bonus that allows you to earn the coveted Companion Pass. With the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card and Southwest Rapid…

Feb. 26, 2025 • 3 min read Agricultural declaration form is now digital for travelers to Hawaii The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis,…

Don’t let the lack of a travel companion keep you from missing out on an amazing experience. For all sorts of reasons, you might be faced with the choice of traveling alone or not traveling at all. Your partner, friends or family may be unable to take the same time off work, or maybe they’re…

Feb. 26, 2025 • 3 min read The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms…

Surrounded by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Central America is a magical region that is perfect for backpacking. The area is full of rainforests, unexplored Mayan ruins, gorgeous beaches, incredible reefs, cheap prices, delicious food, and welcoming people. It can be difficult arranging transportation throughout the region. In this post, I’ll provide some helpful tips…