If you’re considering applying for a credit card, you’re probably wondering whether the current sign-up bonus is a good one. While any bonus is nice to get, there’s a special kind of heartbreak in pulling the trigger for a card — only to see it offer a lucrative bonus the following month. There’s no easy…

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. My entry into the world of credit card rewards, points and miles was a little later than some of my colleagues. (I’m looking at you, TPG veterans Nick Ewen and Eric Rosen.) I was beyond excited when I opened my first transferable points credit card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve®,…

Big news! I am releasing a new book! It’s a massively updated version of my NYT bestselling travel guide, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. Except this new edition is called How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. Why the new edition? Well, because of inflation…and the changed way we…

According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Singaporeans hold the “world’s most powerful passport” of 199 national passports for the second consecutive year. Singapore passport holders can visit 86% of the world without a visa, or 195 of 227 destinations globally, per International Air Transport Association data compiled by Henley & Partners. This number increased…

Back-to-school season is here, and it’s important for you (or your kids) to have the right supplies. That back-to-school list can sometimes run into the hundreds or thousands of dollars, from laptops to pencils and everything in between. If you are looking to earn more points and miles or hit a minimum spending bonus, back-to-school…

One of the dominant themes in family-friendly cruising is “bigger is better,” yet one popular cruise line has chosen to buck that trend with its newest ships. Disney Cruise Line announced Friday that three of its upcoming ships will be smaller than most of the ships in its growing fleet. The cruise line is in…

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card shook up the premium rewards credit card market when it launched in November 2021, giving legacy cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® a run for their money. While the Venture X’s $395 annual fee is still something to consider, it’s…

One of the most exciting hotel openings of the last year was the late 2024 opening of the ski-friendly Grand Hyatt Deer Valley. The hotel is a cornerstone of the Deer Valley ski resort’s East Village multiyear expansion project, which will more than double the resort’s skiable terrain and is said to be the largest…

Ink Business Cash Credit Card overview Chase’s Ink Business Cash® Credit Card provides a healthy 5% cash back on office supplies and select utilities, as well as 2% cash back at restaurants and gas stations — up to the first $25,000 spent in combined purchases each account anniversary year. Given these categories, it’s a solid…

Kids can make or break your family cruise. If they’re bored and hate the food options, they will loudly and repeatedly express their displeasure. Pick the wrong cruise ship, and parents will feel as trapped as if they were stranded on a deserted island … with biting crabs underfoot. The best cruises for kids take…