When you book a stay at a hotel, you may notice a large hold on your credit card account as a pending charge. While the charge is only temporary, it can lower your purchasing power for the duration of your trip. Hotels aren’t the only kind of merchant to use pre-authorization holds to ensure funds…

We’ve been trumpeting the great rail renaissance for a while now, and the trend sees little sign of slowing down, especially with Australia’s latest addition to the world of luxury train suites. The Ghan Expedition, now in its 96th year of service, operates one of the world’s most iconic rail routes, traversing the sprawling outback…

GM Business Mastercard overview The GM Business™ Mastercard® offers plenty of value for businesses with a fleet of General Motors vehicles but not much value for anyone else. You’ll enjoy healthy earning rates with no annual fee but minimal perks and redemption options for those who don’t spend a lot with GM. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½…

As with every type of hotel elite status, you’ll find positives and negatives when comparing IHG elite status to other programs. That said, I’ve gotten great value from IHG elite status and the IHG One Rewards program over the last nine years. IHG elite status won’t always get you upgrades, even at the top-tier Diamond…

The big day is approaching, and you’re finally getting ready to head to the cruise port and board your ship. How can you ensure you’re prepared to start your vacation on the right foot? You’ll need a plan for getting to the port and some knowledge about the embarkation process, including your cruise ship boarding…

Feb. 05, 2025 • 3 min read IHG ups its luxury and lifestyle game in Peru — starting at 25,000 points per night The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all…

When you hear about a company retreat, you might imagine traveling to an urban destination with massive hotel complexes just to sit for hours in windowless conference rooms and spend evenings schmoozing over room-temperature drinks. You probably don’t imagine jetting off to a charming, nature-filled town along the Pacific Ocean. However, in 2024, TPG skipped…

Breeze Airways will ramp up its flying in a big way this spring and summer. The Utah-based low-cost carrier on Wednesday announced plans to launch service from three new airports by midyear. And the airline will add more than a dozen new routes to its fast-growing network. The expansion will begin in May, when Breeze…

The promise of earning valuable perks from a credit card can be exciting, but choosing the best credit card to add to your wallet isn’t always as easy as it seems. There are many factors you should weigh before actually filling out an application. At the very least, you need to consider your spending habits,…

Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Many of the best travel cards confer valuable benefits. For example, some cards provide hotel elite status while others offer travel statement credits. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer perhaps the most…