Last fall in Texas, Southwest Airlines executives laid out a far-reaching plan to transform the airline. They shared the finer details of the carrier’s first-ever assigned (and extra-legroom) seats. They spoke about the airline’s first international partnership. And, executives teased upcoming changes to Southwest Rapid Rewards meant to entice customers to focus more attention on…

Many airlines offer hotel booking platforms where you can earn extra miles on hotel stays, but the earning rates (typically fewer than 10 miles per dollar) aren’t very appealing. On Southwest Hotels, you can book “Points Plus” properties that earn anywhere from 5 to 25 Southwest Rapid Rewards points per dollar. That’s a lot of…

The No. 1 rule for a winning credit card rewards strategy has nothing to do with comparing welcome offers or maximizing redemption value from your points. Instead, it’s much simpler — pay your balance in full every month. As easy as that guiding principle sounds, following it can be much more challenging. According to Experian…

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the differences between business credit cards and personal credit cards. How different are they? Who can apply for a business card? And what are the pros and cons of each? In this post, we’ll highlight the main differences between personal and business credit cards and show…

Eurostar has canceled all its trains from London this morning following the discovery of an unexploded World War II-era bomb. The bomb was discovered along tracks near Paris Gare du Nord at around 4 a.m. GMT/11 p.m. ET, prompting disruptions for Eurostar services, local metro, and national and international trains. Eurostar has confirmed that all…

Singapore Airlines has just reached 10 million members joining its KrisFlyer loyalty program, and to celebrate, it is offering discounts and bonuses across its network. For new flight redemptions made between March 7 and 23, KrisFlyer members can enjoy a 20% discount on the miles needed for economy flights across the worldwide Singapore Airlines network….

Discovering the Hidden Gems of Grand Cayman When someone says, “Grand Cayman,” your mind probably jumps to dreamy beaches and luxury resorts like Seven Mile Beach. But what if I told you there’s so much more to this Caribbean paradise? Let’s explore the hidden gems in Grand Cayman that go beyond the usual tourist spots…

Whenever I fly, my mother always reminds me to get up and walk around to prevent blood clots. I typically nod my head in response without any intention of following through. But it turns out Kathleen isn’t just being an overly cautious parent — you should actually prioritize movement when traveling for sustained periods of…

There are a lot of things to consider when preparing to get your baby’s first passport. You need to find the right documentation, fill out the correct forms and find an appointment time that won’t wreck the baby’s nap schedule. On top of that, you have to capture a passport photo that will get the…

Spring is just around the corner, and with the season comes more daylight, warmth and cherry blossoms. Native to East Asia and cherished all over the world, these positively pretty but fragile flowers symbolize hope and new beginnings. Washington, D.C., is the most popular destination to witness the pink blooms in North America. (The National…