If you’re searching for the perfect family vacation spot, look toward the western skies of Scottsdale, Arizona. Tens of thousands of acres of sandy Sonoran Desert and year-round warm weather lend themselves to all manner of outdoor pursuits. There’s also no shortage of indoor fun when you need a break from the city’s 330 sunny…

United Airlines has some big and exciting upgrades coming to the inflight entertainment experience. The Chicago-based carrier is adding more screens, introducing new entertainment features, innovating with faster internet connectivity and so much more. While the airline has a long list of updates coming to its inflight entertainment experience, United just “hasn’t made a lot…

Typically, when credit cards undergo changes, those changes come with a higher annual fee. However, that’s not the case for the American Express® Green Card. While the card has experienced multiple updates in recent years, its reasonable $150 annual fee has remained the same. But what do you get for that $150? Let’s break down…

Lounge access is not just for the rich and famous — it’s for anyone who wants to make their airport travel experience more luxurious and less stressful. Many top rewards credit cards offer access to the worldwide Priority Pass. Although you may already have a Priority Pass card in your wallet or on your phone,…

The Platinum Card® from American Express offers travelers a slew of incredible perks, ranging from statement credits to status upgrades to lounge benefits. This results in one of the best collections of membership perks of any card out there for its undoubtedly high $695 annual fee (see rates and fees). One of the main benefits…

If you’re thinking about applying for the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) — formerly known as the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® — but are uncertain whether your credit score qualifies you for approval, we can help with that. Let’s look at the different factors you should consider…

World of Hyatt is known for treating its top-tier elite members especially well. I’d argue the brand is first among many when it comes to customer loyalty. As a World of Hyatt Globalist, I often get upgraded to a suite at check-in or even ahead of time. That’s why I was so surprised when I…

American Airlines is once again adding a small city to its route map. This time, the Fort Worth-based carrier will commence its first-ever service to Columbus, Mississippi, on May 5, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. American will operate once-daily flights from its megahub at Dallas Fort Worth…

Choosing a cruise ship cabin is a lot trickier than booking a hotel room. Not only do you have to think about how big a room you need and what your budget is, you have to decide if you want to pay extra for a window or private balcony, where on the ship you want…

Redeeming your hard-earned airline miles and credit card points can be confusing. If you’re traveling on popular international routes like New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), there are a multitude of airlines, cabins and taxes to be aware of. As a result, knowing which airlines offer the most…