Lufthansa’s Miles & More loyalty program is switching from fixed to dynamic pricing, with more and more miles required for award tickets starting June 3. While the program has announced these changes to its members as “exciting,” the reality is anything but. The loyalty program of a dozen airlines — including Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines,…

The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to bring a designated travel companion on all your Southwest flights, including paid and award tickets. The only out-of-pocket costs are any taxes and fees (which start at just $5.60 each way). For frequent Southwest flyers, this can easily be worth thousands of dollars in annual value. And now,…

Applying for a top business credit card with a high limit can be a boon to your business, especially if your business incurs substantial monthly expenses. A high-limit business credit card can offer significant rewards on all spending, making it easier to earn valuable benefits while also keeping your business expenses separate for tax purposes….

Like many major airports, hotels all over the world have lounges. Hotel lounges can give travelers a quiet place to work, a spot to gather with family and friends, or a place to grab breakfast or a drink during their stay. Related: Which hotel has the best free breakfast? TPG ate 10 meals to find…

World of Hyatt just announced its annual changes to where properties sit on its award chart, and while we are thrilled that the award chart itself remains unchanged, some of the individual property pricing changes will still likely sting. A whopping 118 Hyatt hotels and resorts are moving to higher award categories, including some of…

Cruise ships offer a staggering array of amenities — but they don’t always cover all the bases. Planning to double down on excitement at the blackjack table on your cruise vacation? Make sure your ship has a casino. Prefer to pack light and wash your clothes while on board? You’ll pay more unless your cruise…

World of Hyatt has been busy lately, adding all-inclusive properties around North America and the Caribbean and expanding the Brand Explorer perk to include these new additions. You can redeem your Category 1-7 free night award at a growing number of all-inclusive properties. Given these portfolio expansions, is spending on Hyatt cobranded cards more lucrative?…

A friend of mine recently embraced the points and miles lifestyle. Lately, we’ve spent some fun afternoons discussing strategies to earn and use points and miles. During one of our recent sessions, he asked a smart question: “When I plan a trip, how do I decide if I should pay cash, use points, a free…

I’m going on a book tour! My next book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is coming out on March 25th and I’m going on a book tour to talk about it and the current state of travel! This is my first book tour in six years and I’m very excited to…

Exploring Hidden Paths: A Comparison of Charleston, SC, and Savannah, GA Two places in the south are Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia: best known for the history, charm, and that good ole southern hospitality. Beyond history, streets, homes, and amazing waterfronts, they’re each very different and have hidden places in quiet, off-the-beaten-path spots where…