With perks like elite hotel status and airport lounge access, the American Express Platinum Card® is one of TPG’s favorite cards for frequent travelers. That’s not all. The card also offers additional statement credits beyond travel perks, enhancing its value and offsetting the $895 annual fee (see rates and fees). For instance, you can get…

Moving across the country is expensive, but if you’re strategic, it can also be one of the best opportunities to earn a huge stash of points, miles and rewards. Between moving services, travel, furniture, appliances and all the small essentials you need to get settled, your spending can add up fast. On the bright side,…

Hilton just opened its first-ever Outset Collection hotel in Utah, offering a sleek new stay near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Slackline Moab features 138 minimalist rooms complete with wooden headboards and striking black accents, along with extra storage for guests’ gear. As the first Outset Collection property, the hotel focuses on combining “community-driven spaces”…

Chase Freedom Unlimited overview The no-annual-fee Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees) is well suited to both occasional and frequent travelers. While many cards offer 1% back on purchases outside of bonus categories, you’ll earn 1.5% back on nonbonus spending with the Freedom Unlimited. And if you pair this with a card that earns…

Ah, AvGeeks. To my mind, there is no more enthusiastic group of travelers on the planet. They possess curious talents ranging from recognizing any type of aircraft with just one glance to knowing all fare codes for every single airline to casually using the NATO phonetic alphabet (alpha, bravo, charlie) on a daily basis. I…

If you’re sitting on a healthy stash of transferable points and miles and want to fly United Airlines for less, your first instinct may be to move them to United’s MileagePlus program. But thanks to Star Alliance partner Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program, you can often book the same United-operated flights using Aeroplan points instead…

When it comes to no-annual-fee credit cards, it doesn’t get much better than Chase’s duo of the Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees) and the Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees). They both come with valuable welcome offers, too, with the potential to take home tons of cash back. And right now, the…

There’s nothing quite like staying in a hotel room that feels like it’s nearly the size of your own apartment, especially when you’re staying in the heart of a bustling city like Philadelphia. And if you’ve been eyeing a stay at the W Philadelphia, in particular, you’re in for a treat — especially if you…

The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Credit Card is an entry-level card option in the Atmos Rewards ecosystem. The card earns valuable Atmos Rewards points that can be used to book free flights with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other Oneworld partners, such as American Airlines, Japan Airlines and Qantas. This card packs a punch…

It’s one of the worst feelings in the world: Suddenly realizing you’ve left something valuable behind. In my case, it was my work laptop — and that sinking feeling set in when I realized it wasn’t in my backpack when I got home from a recent flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). I quickly…