I don’t necessarily fit the mold of the typical points and miles enthusiast. I only have a handful of credit cards, I don’t fret too much over squeezing every ounce of value out of my redemptions (if I can get a hotel or flight for no out-of-pocket cost, I consider that a win) and I…

With so many rides, hotels and Mickey-shaped snacks to choose from, if you ask 10 people about their favorite thing to experience at a Disney park, you’d likely get 10 different answers. But there is one thing every Disney visitor can agree on — the cost of a Disney vacation can come with a bit…

What is the newest Carnival cruise ship? With Carnival Cruise Line frequently turning out new ships and adopting others from sister brand Costa, it can be difficult to keep track of the line’s more than two dozen vessels. As with many things, the shiniest and most recently built hardware is often the most exciting. The…

The current 100,000-point welcome offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is too lucrative to miss out on. But what if you applied for the card just a few weeks before Chase’s best offer on this product this year launched? Well, all hope is not lost. We’ve received multiple reports from…

It’s been a busy few weeks for the Emirates Skywards loyalty program, but it’s just announced perhaps the biggest change yet. As of Monday, May 12, 2025, Emirates will begin restricting first-class awards to its Platinum, Gold and Silver status members. We first saw this news on Loyalty Lobby. This is a major change that…

The American Express® Green Card, with valuable bonus categories and a strong collection of benefits, should be on your radar, especially with its moderate $150 annual fee. This card is great for those who spend a lot on travel and dining and want to earn American Express Membership Rewards points. Let’s dive in to see…

Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville provided TPG with a complimentary one-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. Whether you’re planning a trip to Asheville, North…

Another tech outage early Friday plagued the Federal Aviation Administration facility that governs airspace at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the agency said, causing air traffic control to lose radar and communications for about 90 seconds. It’s the latest in a string of ATC-related equipment and staffing problems that have snarled travel at Newark, one…

May 09, 2025 • 2 min read Hyatt limits number of award gifts members can receive 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,…

Returning to the U.S. from a trip abroad and going through the customs process can be stressful and time-consuming on the best of days. But a recent rise in instances where travelers have been stopped for additional questioning or searches by border agents has many travelers understandably wondering about their rights and what they should…