A select group of airline credit cards tout companion certificate benefits. Generally speaking, these perks allow you to bring a friend or family member along at a steep discount (or, in some cases, nearly free) when you book a qualifying ticket. They are often issued annually for renewing the applicable card. But are these perks…

When it comes to taking care of your credit card, the first things that come to mind are probably paying your bills on time, managing your budget and monitoring your credit score. What you might not think about is taking care of your cards’ physical condition. Should we wipe our cards with a microfiber towel?…

As the saying goes, “Everyone makes mistakes.” This applies to many aspects of life, including using your hotel points. Even the most seasoned award traveler can slip up, resulting in a less comfortable room, extra costs or even the inability to travel. Fortunately, the most common mistakes when booking hotel award stays are easy to…

With so many business credit cards on the market, it can be difficult to determine which is best for your company’s needs. Cutting through it all, the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is one of our favorites. In the same family, the Ink Business Premier® Credit Card is a cash-back option offering a simple earning…

There are lots of codes in cruise culture – “alpha” codes to signal onboard emergencies, numerical codes printed on your keycard to represent your cabin number and even codes for the names of the vessels themselves. But, perhaps no code is met with as much side-eye as the pineapple and what it stands for, particularly…

Even if you’re only casually involved with the World of Hyatt program, you may have had opportunities to earn and use Hyatt free night awards. Hyatt issues three types of awards: Category 1-4 free night awards, Category 1-7 free night awards and Ultimate free night awards. Although how you can earn these awards varies, the…

Chase’s array of personal credit card products ranges from the ultra-premium Chase Sapphire Reserve® to the cash-back cards, which don’t charge annual fees. With so many options, picking the right card can be difficult if you aren’t sure what you want. Thanks to Chase’s 5/24 rule (which means that you could automatically be rejected for…

The American Express® Gold Card and the American Express® Green Card are two of the most iconic cards offered — they’ve both been around since the 1960s. But classic doesn’t mean outdated, as these cards have received significant makeovers in recent years, resulting in two competitive products aimed at different market segments. The Amex Green…

Nudist cruises are advertised as an opportunity to let it all hang out. But clothing-optional sailings don’t require you to be completely naked. It’s your choice whether to cover up. Adults of all ages, shapes and sizes can enjoy a nude cruise. The sailings do include all sorts of rules, though. For instance, you must…

Add Avalon Waterways to the list of travel companies operating trips through the famed Bordeaux wine region. The well-known river cruise operator this week will begin its first sailings on France’s Garonne and Dordogne rivers, which cut through the vineyard-filled region known for some of the world’s best-known red wines. Taking place on Avalon’s 128-passenger…