5 things airline miles and skin care have in common

For many of us, traveling can be expensive. A dreamy beach getaway or an adventurous week on the slopes can feel unattainable. And while that thinking isn’t totally wrong, especially in this economy, there are ways to still cross off those dreamy destinations and experiences on your bucket list. I’ve learned firsthand how far miles…

How to use the Amex Platinum Card Oura Ring statement credit

One of the top premium cards, the American Express Platinum Card® offers many lifestyle-centered benefits and statement credits. Those include many health- and fitness-centered benefits, including the newly added Oura Ring statement credit for up to $200 per calendar year (enrollment is required). With the new year fast approaching, now’s a great time to start…

Rove Miles adds Lufthansa Miles & More as transfer partner — why it matters

Rove Miles, the new credit card-free rewards program that lets you earn points on hotels, flights and shopping, has added Lufthansa’s Miles & More loyalty program as its newest transfer partner. This should be on your radar because Miles & More opens the door to book Lufthansa’s bucket-list-worthy first-class award seats well in advance of…

Select Sapphire cardholders receive Hyatt Explorist status

Hyatt is one of our favorite hotel chains. Its World of Hyatt loyalty program, now with more than 60 million members, offers some excellent redemption options, as it still uses a fixed award chart. Hyatt has partnered with Chase for years now and is further enhancing that partnership with some exciting news. Select top-spending Sapphire…

How each airline is handling the flight cuts, starting Friday

Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday, affecting nearly every major U.S. airline and travelers across the country. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration announced they would require a 10% cutback in air traffic at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports. From New York City to Boston, Atlanta, South…

What to know about points hotels closures in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa swept across the Caribbean as a catastrophic Category 5 storm last week, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Since then, many hotels across Jamaica have closed — but they are already working hard to rebuild and reopen. Properties from major brands like Hyatt are conducting damage assessments and have paused reservations,…