Chase and Capital One are leaders in the travel rewards credit card space. If you’re looking for your next travel rewards credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card are great options to consider. Both cards have their own transferable currency that they…

My husband and I recently planned a trip to the U.K. and Ireland on points and miles. We wanted to visit a friend in London for a few days, then hop over to Ireland and hike the Wicklow Mountains. Having a diversified rewards strategy was crucial in finding the best flights and lodging in our…

Everyone says a daily puzzle regimen will keep your mind sharp, but in my honest opinion, you can forget about Sudoku, the Rubik’s Cube and Wordle. The most challenging — and satisfying — brainteaser in the world is discovering a way to either earn or use points to book a hotel that is not actually…

New leadership at a beloved cruise line would presumably lead to some changes, both in the front office and onboard its ships. At Holland America, where former chief commercial officer Beth Bodensteiner stepped up to lead the line as president in 2025, some shifts are indeed in store — and some are not. Bodensteiner has…

Since its debut in 2024, the new $2 billion, ZGF-designed main terminal expansion at Oregon’s Portland International Airport (PDX) has been getting rave reviews. Both locals and visitors love the forest-like main hall filled with skylights, the live plants and trees, and the soaring 9-acre roof made of sustainably harvested Pacific Northwest wood. Presecurity amenities,…

Over the last several weeks, the points and miles world has been abuzz with the limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). We now know this welcome bonus will end next week (May 15 at 9 a.m. EDT, to be exact), so anyone who’s eligible should take advantage of it…

If one of your favorite components of a cruise vacation is a robust cocktail scene, Carnival Cruise Line has you covered. The Alchemy Bar, found on most Carnival ships, is a popular hangout among cruise passengers. It made TPG’s list of the best cruise ship bars for good reason. Here’s all you need to know…

The date is set: United Airlines’ first planes sporting its free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi will hit the skies on May 15, the carrier announced Thursday. I had a chance to try it out, and can already attest — It’s every bit as fast as advertised. Next week, travelers on a few relatively ordinary regional flights will…

Marriott is the world’s largest hotel chain, with over 9,000 properties worldwide, and when I am traveling, most of the time I find myself unlocking one of its hotel room doors. Marriott offers six cobranded credit cards between two issuers, American Express and Chase. Although I have Marriott Titanium elite status, you might be surprised…

The integration of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines is heating up. Alaska’s loyalty program — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan — announced Thursday that it’s making some changes to its mileage award levels between Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles. Flyers will be happy to know the changes are fairly minor and don’t represent a big devaluation….