Capital One Savor Cash Rewards vs. Capital One Venture Rewards: Credit card showdown

Two of the most popular Capital One cards are the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card. The Venture Rewards charges a $95 annual fee, while the Capital One Savor Cash has no annual fee. These cards differ in the type of rewards they provide, their redemption…

Top Thai hotels with ‘The White Lotus’ vibes that aren’t the Four Seasons

By now, many people know that the hit HBO series, “The White Lotus,” filmed its third season in Thailand, and the stunning Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui served as the main Thai outpost for the show. While Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts remains the primary brand that acts as the stand-in for the fictional luxury…

Budget startup carrier Arajet unveils nonstop flights from New York to Dominican Republic

Dominican airline Arajet announced that it will launch flights to the New York area in June, revealing new details of the startup carrier’s plans to expand its nascent presence in the United States. The low-cost airline will start flying between Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on June…

Why Condor could be your best ticket to Europe

There’s an airline with a fleet of new, comfortable Airbus A330 planes outfitted in eye-catching striped branding ready to fly you to Europe this year. Serving 12 cities across the U.S. and Canada, German airline Condor offers a comfortable business-class option at competitive fares. It also provides affordable economy and premium economy options to Europe…

Daily Drop Pro: How to find flight and hotel deals with cash or points

We’re big fans of Daily Drop, the newsletter full of travel tips and deals on airline flights and hotel bookings. That’s why we wanted to give you the heads-up on its newly launched subscription service, which is an excellent resource for finding and securing bargains on economy, business-class and even first-class flights. Daily Drop Pro…

Marriott cash and points reservations: How and why to book

Unfortunately, Marriott Bonvoy removed the ability to book customized cash and points rates online or via the app in January, as initially reported by Loyalty Lobby. But booking Marriott stays using a combination of cash and points is still possible — you have options if you’re determined to pay with a mix of methods. So,…

JetBlue’s anti-Delta lounge: ‘The best JetBlue we can be’

Of the many changes underway at JetBlue Airways, one has grabbed the public’s attention more than others: The airline is launching its first-ever premium lounges. The first lounge is scheduled to open by the end of the year in JetBlue’s home at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 near gates…