If you’re new to travel rewards, it’s easy to feel like you need a complicated strategy to start earning free flights and hotel stays. Between cash-back cards, airline cards, hotel cards and flexible points, there are dozens of options to choose from. The good news is you don’t need to figure everything out on day…

There’s a common misconception that you need to book a flight to experience honeymoon-worthy romance. Often, when couples envision a dreamy getaway (think: overwater bungalows, waterfront dinners and unforgettable views), they assume such wow factors can only be found overseas. But the reality is quite the opposite: It’s entirely possible to take a dreamy vacation…

Austin isn’t technically a Delta Air Lines hub city, but the Lone Star State’s capital sure has the airline’s attention these days. Looking at a U.S. map, you’d be hard-pressed to find another city that has seen Delta jets roll into town at the pace Austin has seen in recent years — a product of…

When most people think of Orlando, they automatically think of theme parks. But after spending a weekend at Conrad Orlando at Evermore, I can tell you there is a lot more to this city than roller coasters and character meets, and a luxury getaway here is a lot more attainable than you might expect. The…

A year ago, luxury expedition cruise line Explora Journeys launched its Explora Club loyalty program. “We wanted this loyalty program to celebrate our guests’ journey with us and their loyalty … where they feel seen,” Explora Journeys president Anna Nash told TPG at the time. Now, as the program celebrates its first anniversary, Explora Journeys…

By now, you’re probably familiar with the conundrum that is basic economy. A fixture of airline ticket pricing since the 2010s, those no-frills fares can help you save some money when you go to book a flight, but they come with plenty of pitfalls, in the form of restrictions. Now, “basic” is coming for the…

As my business grows, I’ve been trying to find a way to streamline my expenses and the rewards I earn with a credit card. Rather than juggling multiple cards, I want one or two that match how my business actually spends money while also helping me earn rewards I know I’ll use. That’s why the…

For many World of Hyatt loyalists, one of the favorite perks of the program is the range of free night and upgrade certificates you can earn from accumulating qualifying nights and points during repeated stays. Among these, a true highlight is a Room Upgrade Award for suite accommodations. With this reward, you can book a…

The best travel credit cards offer benefits like lounge access, airline companion tickets and automatic elite status. But my favorite travel credit card perk is a free night award, hands down. Several of the best hotel credit cards offer cardholders certificates that they can redeem for free nights. Some cards offer this as an automatic…

Hyatt will open its second hotel in Zimbabwe next year, giving World of Hyatt loyalists a new and historic way to see one of the most stunning natural phenomena in the world. The Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom, set to open in late 2027, will offer easy access to the Victoria Falls rainforest, situated…