The packing process can be one of the most stressful parts of flying, especially if you’re trying to cram everything into a carry-on to avoid checking a bag. Regardless of whether you are flying with a U.S. or international carrier, the number and size of bags you can bring on board depend on the specific…

Soccer fan or not, get ready to enter “World Cup World” at many airports. Millions of international and domestic soccer fans will soon be traveling through airports in the 11 U.S. cities that, together, will host 78 of the 104 FIFA World Cup matches taking place between now and mid-July. To accommodate and welcome these…

Chase recently announced several changes to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). Most of those changes are positive, including a larger annual hotel credit and additional 3-points-per-dollar bonus categories (all while keeping a low $95 annual fee). However, one change stands out for travelers who regularly transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to…

I currently carry five hotel credit cards from four different hotel loyalty programs. Does that seem like overkill? Maybe. But I also spend upwards of 100 nights a year in hotels (and sometimes closer to 200), so I have a lot of opportunities to use their benefits. While others in my position might double down…

London’s posh Mayfair neighborhood is getting an equally posh new hotel, and Marriott Bonvoy fanatics are sure to be pleased. Set to open in October, The St. Regis London is a full renovation of a former hotel at Bondon Street and Conduit Street. Designed by Richmond International, the hotel’s design is an ode to London’s…

I’ve been a huge fan of Hilton’s cobranded credit cards for years. Over the last decade, I’ve used them for countless trips, from overwater bungalow vacations in far-flung locales to quick city stays where convenience was paramount. While the cards come packed with perks, to me, the earning rates are what set them apart. The…

We’re back with another weekly edition of our reader success and mistake stories. Last Friday, we featured a staff success story about huge savings on a trip to Disney World. This week, I’m writing about an American Airlines AAdvantage mistake that hit my household — and the quick fix we were lucky to find. What…

United Airlines might outfit its newest planes with a seating setup that’s far more common on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The Chicago-based carrier said it’s exploring blocking the middle seats on some rows of its brand-new Airbus A321XLRs — United’s all-new, single-aisle jets that can fly to Europe. The arrangement would essentially…

There are plenty of family-friendly destinations with water parks, but it’s even better when you can hit the wave pool without leaving your hotel. That’s why we rounded up the best U.S. hotels with water parks for your next family vacation. With few exceptions, water park access is included in your stay, making these 16…

For as long as I’ve been collecting points and miles, I’ve been surprisingly noncommittal when it comes to hotels. While many of my colleagues here at TPG have a favorite hotel loyalty program, I’ve always been happy to stay wherever the location, price and redemption value make the most sense. Some trips call for a…