The annual “iPhone day” has come and gone. Apple on Friday launched the latest generation of its most popular devices: the iPhone 16 family, Watch Series 10 and AirPods. The new models hit store shelves Sept. 20, and as it always seems to do, the tech giant brought lots of hype to the launch. At…

The Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor has been on my radar for years. I got a brief look at the glamorous hotel in a residential neighborhood within Munich’s northern Schwabing district right after it opened in 2019. When a friend invited me to attend one of the hotel’s nightly happy hours, I was impressed by the…

One Key Card overview The One Key™ Card (see rates and fees) is a new no-annual-fee offering that comes with decent earnings rates and some unique benefits with Expedia’s OneKey travel rewards program. If you use Expedia and its affiliated services frequently, the card could make sense for you. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ *Card rating is…

Finding business-class award availability at good prices is often the toughest part of the points and miles game. There are a number of tools that can help you find award availability easier than in the past. However, the pickings remain slim with many airlines and routes when it comes to getting well-priced international business-class awards….

Attention, points and miles enthusiasts: You’ve probably been keeping up with the breaking aviation news regarding Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. On Tuesday, the merger was finalized, and details were revealed regarding how the two airlines would continue to operate while maintaining their distinct brands. Details cited in the document outlining the agreement between…

Few places on the West Coast conjure up California beach vibes like Santa Monica, famous for its ride-filled pier, busy shopping streets and beautiful ocean views. Lately, Santa Monica has experienced a bit of a hotel renaissance, with a slew of exciting new hotel openings in the works from high-end brands like Regent and Marriott’s…

Quick take: LATAM’s new business class is one of the best ways to fly between North and South America. Just be sure your jet is equipped with the airline’s latest seats. Pros Roomy seats with high-end finishes Good food and wine courtesy of a South American celebrity chef and a master sommelier Available on an…

More than half of small-business owners don’t have a business credit card, instead depending on personal credit cards to pay for business expenses, according to a survey by small business-focused financial platform Hello Alice. The number of small-business owners using personal credit cards to cover operating expenses balloons to 80% when considering the “new majority”…

Halloween isn’t just about dressing up and devouring candy by the pound. It’s also the perfect excuse to explore some of the most haunted places in America. Why settle for a theme park haunted house when you can visit these historic destinations allegedly frequented by ghosts? From cursed prisons to eerie hotels, the United States…

Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card overview The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card has the lowest annual fee of any Southwest credit card on the market, which is either a strength or a weakness, depending on how you look at it. While the $69 annual fee is affordable, the Plus card lacks the perks…