The American Express Travel® portal allows you to redeem Membership Rewards points directly for travel reservations and activities rather than transferring your rewards to airline or hotel partners like Delta Air Lines and Marriott Bonvoy. You can also book discounted premium tickets, take advantage of benefits like a 35% points bonus on certain bookings and…

While Emirates’ blingy first-class cabins and onboard bar and shower have caught the eye of almost every points and miles enthusiast, the carrier’s Skywards frequent flyer program has historically been an afterthought. Simply put, there have been cheaper ways to book Emirates award flights with miles that you could earn more easily. Unfortunately, many of…

With sweeping views of the San Diego Bay, Chula Vista Marina and Coronado in the distance, California’s first-ever Gaylord resort — and one of the biggest hotel builds the West Coast has ever seen — finally opens its doors tomorrow. The $1.3 billion project, developed by RIDA Development and operated by Marriott, joins the Gaylord…

In case you missed it, United Airlines has officially debuted all-new cabins coming to new Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. The cabin experience, dubbed United Elevated, introduces the Polaris Studio, a business-class-plus experience with more onboard space and an elevated ground experience and service flow, including a caviar appetizer. United is also introducing new Polaris pods…

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has changed dramatically over the years … mainly for the better. While some sweet spots have gone away, new ones have appeared. For example, you can book one-way Virgin Atlantic Upper Class tickets from the U.S. to the U.K. for as little as 23,000 points plus moderate taxes and fees. Likewise,…

Ramon Ymalay, his wife and his daughter had ambitious plans over the holidays last December. They redeemed 487,750 frequent flyer miles for flights on multiple airlines, including Air France, for a round-the-world adventure. They aimed to visit all 12 Disney parks across the globe in just two weeks. For the first two legs of the…

Stepping into Copper Canyon in Silver Spring on Mother’s Day felt like discovering a well-kept secret, a sanctuary of calm amidst what is typically a whirlwind of celebratory brunches and bustling dining rooms. My request for a different kind of Mother’s Day lunch, something a bit more upscale than the usual fair, led me to…

A business credit card can be a powerful tool for small-business owners. Not only does it provide access to a line of credit to help cover everyday expenses, but it also helps keep your business and personal finances separate — something that can save time and stress come tax season. There are plenty of other…

Last week, I made a mistake. I had it all planned out. I was going to jump on a big welcome offer for a credit card I’d been eyeing and have my husband do it, too. The two bonuses we’d earn would be enough to score us business-class tickets home from Europe later this year,…

We love maximizing rewards and taking advantage of all sorts of offers here at TPG. It’s great to see credit card issuers offer unique ways to save on purchases, especially those we were already looking to make. Chase Offers is a great way for cardholders of both Chase debit and credit cards to earn cash…