One of the easiest ways to help a child or family member build credit history is by adding him or her as an authorized user on one of your credit cards. This can establish a record for that person with the credit reporting agencies if he or she doesn’t already have one, plus increase important…

As regular readers know, I’m a big fan of cabins with balconies. As I explained in a recent story, there’s nothing quite like being able to step onto a balcony on a ship to breathe in the fresh ocean air. But that doesn’t mean I’m opposed to the idea of staying in a cabin without…

Sometimes, there are things we accept as gospel without ever stopping to question them. Perhaps the most well-known example in the points and miles world is Chase’s 5/24 rule. That rule means that Chase will reject you for nearly all of its credit cards if you’ve opened five or more cards across all banks in…

At a glance A large (but not gigantic) ship with plenty for families to do on board Onboard dining includes Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver, sushi and steak Fantastic entertainment lineup: stage shows, ice skating and music pop-ups If Royal Caribbean‘s gigantic cruise ships feel like too much for your family, then the cruise line’s…

Startup airline Breeze Airway turned a profit in the fourth quarter of 2024, the airline said Thursday, its first-ever quarterly profit since beginning operations in 2021. It was a major milestone for Breeze, the latest airline from serial entrepreneur David Neeleman, who previously founded JetBlue and Brazilian carrier Azul, and ran TAP Portugal before the…

Aruba is calling, and that shout is exceptionally loud for fans of Marriott’s luxury hotels and resorts: The highly anticipated St. Regis Aruba Resort is now open. Rising above Palm Beach, the St. Regis Aruba Resort has 252 guest rooms, including 52 suites. The property reflects its island surroundings: Accommodations feature bright rooms with a…

ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY When it originally opened in September 1926, the Breakers loomed large on the Long Beach, California, skyline … at a soaring (for the time) 14 stories. After it was reflagged as the world’s eighth Hilton in the 1930s, it became known as one of the best hotels on the West Coast,…

Travel doesn’t always go as expected. For example, if your airline loses your checked luggage, you end up in the hospital during your trip, or a close family member becomes unexpectedly ill, dealing with these situations can be costly. That’s where travel insurance may help. You might already know that some travel rewards cards have…

Citi Custom Cash Card overview The Citi Custom Cash® Card is a solid cash-back card with no annual fee. This card differentiates itself from other options on the market by providing the unique ability to earn up to 5% back on your top spending category each billing cycle up to the first $500 spent, then…

March might just be the Goldilocks of travel months. It’s not too cold. It’s not too hot. It’s that “just right” sweet spot where winter’s final frost gives way to spring blooms — or beach days if that’s more your vibe. Sure, you might bump into some spring break crowds (cue the college kids cannonballing…