One of the most popular frequent flyer programs is Delta SkyMiles, the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines. TPG’s September 2024 valuations peg Delta SkyMiles at 1.2 cents apiece, and you can redeem them for flights, upgrades, hotels and more. You’ll typically get the most value from your miles if you snag one of Delta’s…

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Tourists, dignitaries and politicos have a variety of ultraluxury hotels to choose from when they head to Washington, D.C. But which reigns supreme? I was keen on testing out Rosewood Washington, D.C. on a recent trip to the U.S. capital city, as I was lucky to spend a few days earlier this year at the…

It’s going to be epic. So epic I might just ride it dozens of times. Or not at all. Honestly, it might just be too much for me. That’s my hot take after getting a sneak peek at the Aqua Slidecoaster, the massive new attraction that Norwegian Cruise Line is building atop its next new…

Working in social media at The Points Guy means that my “saved” tab on Instagram is full to the brim with travel inspiration, including recommendations for destinations, restaurants and experiences around the globe. But one destination has seemed to appear more and more frequently in the last couple of years: Paris. Of course, Paris isn’t…

At this point, you probably know which items you can and cannot pack in your luggage when traveling through U.S. airports. Even when flying internationally, you can usually enter another country with those same TSA-approved items without incident. However, if you have an upcoming trip to Mexico, you may face a hefty fine if you…

If you’re a small-business owner or even have a side hustle, such as driving for Uber or walking dogs, paying a credit card annual fee is likely out of the question when trying to save on costs. Fortunately, there are two solid welcome offers from American Express on a pair of its business-oriented, no-annual-fee cards:…

Once upon a time, airport lounge access was only for the select few. A private, tranquil preflight experience was reserved for the most frequent of flyers or elite members with the highest status. However, the rise in popularity of airline lounge memberships and Priority Pass over the past decade has widened the appeal of —…

If you’re reading this article, booking a round-the-world ticket with points and miles likely sounds alluring. A round-the-world award ticket often lets you fly many segments for about the same points or miles as a few long-haul award flights. However, in most cases, you’ll need to fly around the world and return to the region,…

The newly launched One Key™ Card (see rates and fees) and One Key+™ Card (see rates and fees) from Expedia offer strong earnings rates and benefits for low annual fees — and right now, they’ve also got valuable and easy-to-earn welcome offers to take advantage of. Let’s take a closer look at the two cards…