When I first entered the world of points and miles several years ago, I never thought a credit card could provide enough value to justify a high annual fee. The occasional $95 was no problem. But $550? Not a chance. I don’t care what you’re selling. Slowly my attitude changed. As I tallied up the…

Though K-beauty first landed stateside back in 2011 — when Dr.Jart+ flooded the shelves of Sephora stores across the country and spawned the BB cream craze — South Korean skincare products have experienced a resurgence in popularity in the past few years. Thanks to the boom of TikTok reviews and unwavering obsession with K-pop and…

Posted: 4/8/2024 | April 8th, 2024 TravelCon is back! In 2022, after five years (through a pandemic), I ended TravelCon. However, my friends at FinCon offered to run it (thus reducing my workload) so we brought it back! If you’re media or PR in the travel industry, this is the best industry event for you…

When Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee debuted in December 2023, it became the third ship in the line’s Excel Class, closely mimicking sister ships Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration. Although there are more similarities than differences among the three, Carnival has still found a way to make Carnival Jubilee innovative and fun by tweaking a…

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles are popular among Alaska Airlines and Oneworld loyalists — so getting one of their two cobranded credit cards might interest you. Those two cards are the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card and the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card. In addition to how useful Alaska miles can be, another good reason…

For some trips, you might want — or need — an upgraded room type. Perhaps you need more space for your family or a one-bedroom suite to let your loved one sleep while you’re on early morning work calls. Luckily, you can redeem Marriott points for upgraded rooms at some properties. Here’s what you should…

United Airlines’ growth strategy for the next decade includes bigger planes on more routes from modernized airports. To date, the so-called “United Next” plan has already ushered in spiffy new planes with seatback entertainment, revamped lounges, renovated terminals and more. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY While the plan brings big upgrades to the passenger experience, it’s…

Credit cards add a lot of convenience to our lives, and when used responsibly, they can be a very powerful financial tool. In fact, we would argue that most, if not all, purchases should be made with a credit card. Here are some reasons why. Building credit A strong credit score is one of the…

A sailaway from port doesn’t seem quite as celebratory without a glass of Champagne or cocktail in hand. But if you don’t have a drink package for your cruise, ordering these sailaway glasses of bubbly every day — and a glass of wine at lunch and dinner — can add up quickly during a weeklong…

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