When Bilt announced its revamped card suite at the start of 2026, I decided to go all in on one of its new offerings: the premium Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees). Now that we’ve passed the midpoint of the year, I decided to check in on my Bilt-focused strategy. Good news: I’ve earned…

As a working mom and travel enthusiast, I’m always on the go. Between fuel, groceries and all the everyday purchases that come with a busy schedule, I appreciate finding simple ways to get more value from the spending my family is already doing. Having the right card that fits your personal lifestyle can be a…

Delta Air Lines plans to pack its new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners full of premium seats. And those jets will likely be a fixture on the carrier’s future flights to Europe, executives said Friday. Back in January, the Atlanta-based carrier placed a blockbuster order for 30 of Boeing’s largest 787 planes. It was a big shift…

I have elite status in a shopping loyalty program … and honestly, I’m really glad that I do. Now, it may not get me first class upgrades or suites the way some of my other travel-focused elite status tiers do, but it’s still valuable status all the same. I’m talking about my status with Nordstrom’s…

This summer has been absolutely relentless for travelers. It’s not just the sweltering heat in cities like New York and Chicago that’s causing stress, but major cities have been crowded in a way that compounds the heat. Additionally, June 23 set the all-time record for TSA screenings (2.99 million in a single day), eight of…

If you have Delta SkyMiles (or American Express Membership Rewards points) and want to fly to Europe this summer in lie-flat comfort for the price of a cup of coffee, this is your sign. TPG first flagged wide-open Delta One business-class space to Europe for just 115,000 Delta SkyMiles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees…

I recently scored an incredible deal on a vacation in the Cayman Islands, all thanks to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). For less than 7,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points per night, I enjoyed a phenomenal stay at the 2-year-old Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman that included a number of extras, such as daily…

Think airfare has gotten more expensive? Well, that’s nothing compared to things like groceries, clothes or car insurance prices. That was essentially the message on Friday from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian when asked about the increase in flight prices passengers have faced this year amid the war in Iran. And it probably doesn’t…

Many premium credit cards offer travel credits to offset their annual fees. However, these credits aren’t all the same. Some are simple and easy to use, while others are highly restrictive and come with complicated requirements. Here’s our list of the travel credits that are easiest to maximize. Limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred®…

Honolulu is a bustling city with towering buildings, historic sites, breathtaking natural scenery and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Waikiki, the famed neighborhood home to one of the world’s most desirable beaches, is usually front of mind for many travelers heading to the island of Oahu. But where to stay in…