In a typical fall, western North Carolina rolls out a red, yellow and purple carpet of leaves, welcoming visitors to experience autumn along the high crest of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. This is not a typical fall. At the end of September, Hurricane Helene dropped a deluge of rain in North Carolina’s mountains….

Each year, there’s an unofficial race to see which ski resort will be the first one in the U.S. to start turning its lifts up and down the mountain. Colorado’s Wolf Creek Ski Area, Keystone Resort and Arapahoe Basin are typically in the running to be the first to get those chairs heading up the…

If you’re looking to boost your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan balance, here is a good opportunity to do so. New applicants for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card get 60,000 bonus miles and Alaska’s famous companion fare ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 or more on purchases within the…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points give you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business, as well as Chase Travel℠, the issuer’s easy-to-use travel portal, which allows you to redeem points for a wide variety of bookings, including rental cars, hotels, flights, tours and activities. Despite increasing competition from American…

If you’re looking for a Disney cruise drink package, you might be disappointed. That’s because Disney Cruise Line doesn’t sell a traditional all-inclusive beverage package like other cruise lines do. Still, passengers have plenty of ways to get alcohol or other specialty drinks on the ship at a discount. Guests who look forward to a…

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Overview The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is the airline’s entry-level business credit card. It offers 3 points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases and 2 points per dollar on local transit and commuting, including ride-hailing and Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners. With an…

You’ve likely arrived at this guide while deciding whether to book a United Airlines basic economy fare or after booking a United basic economy fare. In either case, you may wonder what this fare allows and how your experience may differ from any previous trips with United. Let’s dive in and answer some of the…

I’m pretty jaded — spending 20 years in New York City can do that to a person — and I take destination-focused superlatives with a grain of salt. After all, copywriters and marketers are paid to make nearly any place sound fabulous. And it’s so disappointing when the reality doesn’t match the hype. Let me…

Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 lineup and Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods products last month. If you’re looking to buy the new iPhone, Apple Watch or even the AirPods, you’re probably wondering what credit card to use for your Apple purchases. Should you use the Apple Card? The answer to your question may…

There’s a lot to love about travel credit cards, including lucrative welcome offers, enhanced earning rates and value-added perks. But when you combine all these features in a single card, it’s a package that’s hard to beat. That’s why the American Express® Gold Card has long been among my favorite (and most frequently used) cards….