It isn’t often that opportunities to earn a large number of points in one transaction arise. That’s why I was ecstatic when I looked at Rakuten’s Cash Back Unwrap calendar for 2024 and saw it aligned with a TV purchase I had planned. On Nov. 20, 2024, Rakuten offered a bonus of 20% cash back…

Quick take: Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class brings fun back to flying, though the seats are showing some wear and tear. Pros Phenomenal, friendly service. Excellent inflight dining, including meals you can order ahead of time. Comfortable bedding and long, lie-flat beds. Cons They’ve only been in service for around five years, but seats are already…

One of the most popular premium travel rewards credit cards on the market is the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. While its $395 annual fee (see rates and fees) is significant, the card offers a host of travel perks — from a $300 annual credit for purchases made through Capital One Travel to…

Credit card interest is calculated based on the annual percentage rate and is something you want to avoid paying. Apart from hurting your wallet, interest charges can chip away at any rewards you’ve earned, whether it be cash back, points or travel miles. With credit card interest rates at record highs, the costs can quickly…

Hyatt has long been one of the most popular hotel chains among award travelers. But World of Hyatt has one serious shortcoming: Hyatt has a relatively small global footprint compared to giants like Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors. Luckily, Hyatt is working to build its footprint. Although Hyatt’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the…

The season’s most potent winter storm to date is wreaking havoc on air travel across a large swath of the country. Snow, ice and bitter cold air are bearing down on much of the Midwest, fueling thousands of flight disruptions that could get worse as the system heads toward the East Coast. As of 1…

It’s no surprise that The Platinum Card® from American Express is packed with premium benefits. One of the most generous perks of the premium card is the annual statement credit for up to $200 in airline incidental fees. When fully maximized, this perk can reduce the sting of the card’s $695 annual fee (see rates…

If you’re new to cruising and looking to book a sailing, it’s likely you’ve considered a voyage from Florida — the gateway to most Caribbean and Bahamas destinations. Because the Sunshine State is the cruise capital of the world, it has a head-spinning number of ports for newbies to consider. Does Fort Lauderdale have a…

With the holidays behind us, many people are planning trips for 2025. Traveling is often stressful, but there are things you can do to make it feel less so. Here are seven ways to book ahead and save this year. Lyft-DoorDash partnership DOORDASH Lyft and DoorDash users who link their accounts can take advantage of…

United Airlines has one final Christmas present for flyers: Free Wi-Fi is coming sooner than originally promised. The Chicago-based carrier announced Sunday that it will start installing Starlink Wi-Fi across its two-cabin regional fleet in the coming weeks. The first aircraft to receive Starlink Wi-Fi, an Embraer E175 regional jet, will be outfitted with a…