In late 2025, Hilton Honors announced the addition of the new Diamond Reserve elite status tier, to debut at the start of 2026. To qualify for Hilton Diamond Reserve status, you must spend $18,000 and stay 80 nights or complete 40 stays per calendar year. One of the standout perks of Hilton Diamond Reserve status…

Thinking about booking your first cruise? The sheer range of choices can be daunting. There are more than two dozen lines marketing to North Americans — no two alike. The list of brands includes everything from giant household names such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line to lesser-known small-ship operators such as Windstar Cruises….

We’re nearing decision time for current Bilt Mastercard® cardholders. Later this week, Bilt Rewards will officially roll out information on the loyalty program’s three new credit cards, called Bilt Card 2.0 and issued by Cardless. Current cardholders will have just over two weeks to evaluate their 2.0 options and make a choice before the Wells…

Chase’s premium Sapphire lineup includes both a personal and a business option: the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees). Together, they form the backbone of Chase’s top-tier travel rewards offerings. Importantly, Chase allows cardholders to hold a personal and a business Sapphire card…

Kids can make or break your family cruise. If they’re bored and hate the food options, they will loudly and repeatedly express their displeasure. Pick the wrong cruise ship, and parents will feel as trapped as if they were stranded on a deserted island … with biting crabs underfoot. The best cruises for kids take…

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Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable rewards currencies you can earn, in part because you can transfer them to a variety of hotel and airline partner loyalty programs, including Air Canada Aeroplan. Transferring Chase points to partners can often unlock great award deals and help you maximize the value of your…

Two of America’s budget airlines are planning to join forces. Allegiant Air announced plans to acquire rival Sun Country Airlines on Sunday, in a deal valued at roughly $1.5 billion. The merger would bring together two leisure travel-focused ultra-low-cost carriers: Allegiant, known for ferrying passengers from underserved cities to vacation spots, with Sun Country, which…

Just before the holidays, American Airlines debuted its brand-new, premium-heavy plane, which sports its latest-generation Flagship Suites business-class product — and a bona fide premium economy cabin. From the start, the new Airbus A321XLR is flying exclusively on American’s most premium transcontinental route between New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los…

I got into the world of credit card rewards for one reason: to explore the world on a budget. Therefore, any other perks I’ve received from my cards have been a pleasant surprise. But I was recently jostled awake to the actual power of what I previously considered “throw-away” credit card perks, namely, extended warranty…