New Chase Sapphire lounge coming to MIA — What to know

Travelers frequenting the Miami International Airport (MIA) are set for a big upgrade in the airport lounge landscape: A new Chase Sapphire Lounge is in the pipeline. According to documents published by the Miami-Dade County Government, an all-new passenger lounge space for select Chase cardholders is in the works. Here’s what we know. Plans for…

How to visit America’s national parks for less

Whether your ideal vacation involves climbing mountains, snorkeling reefs, exploring caves or hiking through ancient forests, you can do it in a national park. With the recent weakening of the U.S. dollar, domestic travel is becoming a more affordable alternative to exploring abroad. The U.S. has no shortage of stunning sights, including 400-plus national parks,…

Our favorite points hotels near US roadside attractions

From snowcapped peaks to sandy shorelines, there’s a lot to see when you traverse the expansive network of roadways that connect towns across the U.S. Visiting roadside attractions along the way is practically a rite of passage, in large part because they make the sometimes monotonous trip much more exciting. Some roadside attractions are conveniently…

A New Social Safety Net for Entrepreneurs

If you’re a digital nomad or a location-independent business owner, you’re either overpaying for fragmented insurance coverage (travel, medical, etc.) or just badly underinsured. You have a health plan, travel insurance, and maybe some medical evacuation coverage. But, when you work for yourself, you lack the kind of safety net protections you get with a…

Marriott Bonvoy expands Design Hotels portfolio with Palisociety partnership

It’s a common misconception that you can’t book trendy, boutique-like hotels through major loyalty programs. But one of the most exciting brands in the space, Design Hotels, which is part of the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem, has a slew of Instagram-worthy, independent hotels scattered around the world. Now, the Design Hotels portfolio is getting even bigger…

The 7 classes of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, explained

Even if you’re a newcomer to cruising, you’ve probably heard of Royal Caribbean‘s giant Icon Class and Oasis Class ships. They are bigger than any other cruise vessels afloat and loaded with more amenities and venues than you can imagine. Indeed, when you hear people talking about the wow factor of Royal Caribbean’s “floating megaresorts,”…