We get it — airline seat selection can be a frustrating endeavor. Window or aisle? Preferred seat or standard seat? Over the wing or not? Select a seat or hope to score a great one at check-in? Sometimes, your ideal seat may not be available when you book. And who has time to manually check…

If a laid-back all-inclusive beach getaway sounds ideal to you, Punta Cana should be at the top of your list. This stretch of the Dominican Republic is known for its dreamy coastline, calm turquoise waters and impressive lineup of resorts for every type of traveler. Punta Cana makes it easy to relax, explore and indulge…

Once a bustling hub for poker tournaments, Atlantic City is reclaiming its place in the spotlight as the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) makes its grand return after a five-year hiatus. Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City will host the prestigious event from August 14 to August 25, 2025. This is a big deal because Harrah’s…

Earlier this week, it became possible to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for award seats on Japan Airlines, opening up potential sweet spots for traveling between the U.S. and Japan. While award availability in premium cabins for the first day or so the new functionality was live seemed to be limited to within a few days…

Starting this summer, Amtrak will launch a new twice-daily service between two of the most popular Mardi Gras destinations in the southern U.S. Dubbed the “Amtrak Mardi Gras Service,” this new route will ferry guests along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. Four stops in Mississippi will be made: Bay St….

If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road or in the skies, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. Frequent travelers will benefit from the Amex Business Platinum’s lounge access, hotel elite status and other offerings. For a limited time,…

I’m in the midst of a bit of a points predicament. I’m trying to decide how many of my American Express Membership Rewards points I’m going to transfer to Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program — and, by extension, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program — before it’s too late. Here’s the situation: Last fall, when the two…

So often when I’m recommending a rewards credit card to friends and family, I immediately get the question: “But is that one of those cards with an annual fee?” It’s true that many rewards cards worth having come with an annual fee. But, in my opinion, it is usually a very minor investment that delivers…

Angelenos are now one step closer to having a direct rail connection between Los Angeles’ Westchester neighborhood and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In 2014, city officials approved building the much-needed Automated People Mover to connect LAX to the city’s public transport system. This plan also included building the Metro Transit Center, which will open…

Each credit card issuer has its own set of restrictions it uses to guide approvals and determine welcome offer eligibility. Criteria include the number of cards you can apply for, the timing of your applications and how often you can earn a welcome bonus on the same card. With American Airlines offering substantial welcome offers…