Just north of the Canadian border, Ketchikan is the southernmost city in Alaska. Founded in August of 1900, Ketchikan is situated on Revillagigedo Island near the Tongass Narrows, the entrance to the Pacific Ocean and the famed Inside Passage. A historic fishing village with a long-standing Tlingit Native presence, Ketchikan represents both of these worlds…

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card offers incredible perks for its relatively affordable $395 annual fee. And its limited-time welcome offer really helps make its case: New cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening. TPG’s November 2025 valuations peg these miles…

Alaska Airlines has announced the start date for its first-ever flights to Europe — and tickets are now on sale. The Seattle-based carrier revealed its new nonstop service between the Pacific Northwest and Rome will launch April 28, 2026. The flights will usher in a new transatlantic era for Alaska, one that the carrier has…

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Finding your next dream-worthy stay with The Edit by Chase Travel℠ just got a lot easier. Those with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) or the invitation-only J.P. Morgan Reserve Card can now view a full searchable list of properties included in The…

One of our favorite things about the holiday season is the sales: Black Friday cruise deals, Travel Tuesday hotel bargains and, of course, plenty of discounts at various retailers. If you’re thinking about taking advantage of any holiday sales, don’t forget that you can use shopping portals to earn extra points, miles or cash back…

When it comes to online retailers, Amazon is the giant in the room. While the Prime Visa (see rates and fees) doesn’t technically have an annual fee, one of its caveats is that you have to be an Amazon Prime member to qualify. A Prime membership costs $139 per year (or $14.99 per month). It’s…

I normally love planning my travel down to the little details. It’s exciting to decide in advance where to eat and how to get there, and make sure I don’t miss out on any must-see sights and attractions. However, I recently booked a last-minute trip to Las Vegas with a TPG colleague and found myself…

Flying business class is often the goal, but more often than not, it doesn’t make financial sense. I fly internationally fairly often, and on almost every flight, I’m presented with the opportunity to pay for an upgrade from economy class with either cash or airline miles. It’s always something that has my brain spinning. When…

Did you know you can fly to Europe for fewer points than many domestic flights cost? Virgin Atlantic offers Saver awards that start at just 6,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points in economy one‑way from the northeastern U.S. to London (and select services to Manchester, England), plus taxes, fees and surcharges. For the low number…