When it comes time to apply for your first (or fifth) travel rewards card, don’t ignore the American Express® Gold Card. The Amex Gold has popular bonus categories, such as dining at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets, and earns valuable American Express Membership Rewards points. And its $325 annual fee (see rates and fees) can be…

Whether it’s building an illustrious career as a world-renowned singer-songwriter or opening a theme park, when Dolly Parton has a dream, she chases it until it comes true. If your dream is to visit Dollywood this year, Allegiant Air just announced a one-of-a-kind flight to make your trip to Parton’s “Tennessee Mountain Home” one you’ll…

If you’re all in on Bilt Rewards, you’ll want to take note of the Bilt Dining program. Bilt Dining works like many other dining rewards programs, offering Bilt Points to members when they use an enrolled card to pay at participating restaurants. Bilt Dining has rapidly expanded to more than 20,000 restaurants across the U.S….

On Tuesday, IHG Hotels & Resorts launched a brand-new hotel brand that focuses on upscale properties and curated guest experiences. The new premium brand, called Noted Collection, will feature “one-of-one hotels … chosen for its distinct story, confident design, and individuality,” with each stay offering signature experiences like special cocktails or rituals. The new collection…

Planning a trip to Antarctica? As someone who has been there quite a few times, I have some advice: Read up on it before you go. The world’s most remote and hard-to-reach continent will be like nothing you’ve ever seen — and takes context to fully understand. Home to improbably large ice shelves, enormous glaciers,…

Redeeming points and miles for dream vacations can mean overwater villas, first-class suites and bucket-list adventures. But sometimes, the true value of points and miles is realized for redemptions that aren’t glamorous. They’re the ones you are forced to make in a crisis. These are the times when you need to get somewhere fast and…

Who doesn’t love a sale? We sure do. Now, IHG is launching a flash sale that could save you up to 25% on hotel stays. From Feb. 17 through Feb. 26, IHG One Rewards members can save 25% on stays between Feb. 20 and April 30 at participating properties across its luxury, lifestyle, premium, essential…

Some travel mistakes feel like trip-ruiners in the moment but end up kind of funny in retrospect. Like the time my friend locked himself out of his house at 5 a.m. with only a framed photo of Chuck Norris before leaving on a road trip. Or when my sister assumed I understood a text saying,…

Among the world’s biggest cruise lines, Princess Cruises has one of the more modest loyalty programs. Unlike rivals Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess doesn’t offer its loyalty club members a free cruise after reaching the top tier. There are no onboard credits for top-tier members like some lines offer (although a change in…

If the Atmos Rewards loyalty program isn’t on your radar yet, it’s time to buckle up and pay attention. Born from the merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, this program has quietly become one of the most valuable in the industry, with an award chart full of sweet spots. And the premium Atmos™ Rewards…