There’s an outstanding deal available on many of the rewards-earning credit cards that lots of us already have in our wallets, and it has already saved me close to $400 in the last few weeks alone, with more savings still to come. Before I tell you what this deal is, I want to share a…

With an American Express card that earns Amex Membership Rewards points, cardholders can redeem points through American Express Travel for hotels (including vacation rentals), car rentals, cruises and flights, or opt to use their points for statement credits, gift cards and more. Whether you’re a points expert or not, you can also maximize your Amex…

Alaska Airlines is adding two more European destinations to its route map as the carrier’s global expansion picks up speed. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Athens, Greece, and Paris will begin in May, giving the carrier a total of five destinations in Europe. Until 2025, Alaska Airlines had never flown beyond North America and Hawaii….

Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? We all know the response to that oft-repeated refrain is “Mickey Mouse,” but “The Mickey Mouse Club” isn’t the only fan club Mickey heads up. Disney’s most devoted fans belong to D23, the official Disney fan club. The “D” should be self-explanatory, and…

Business travel is often one of the largest expenses for growing companies. Between flights, hotels, rental cars and everyday purchases made on the road, those costs can add up quickly. While many businesses already use travel rewards credit cards to earn points on that spending, Engine X* takes a different approach, combining travel booking, expense…

I’ve been lucky enough to experience all kinds of trips over the years, from a multigenerational holiday in Germany to an outdoorsy honeymoon in Madagascar. But until recently, I had never really taken a big solo trip. Sure, I’ve done my fair share of solo travel around the U.S. — but most of my trips…

Panera Bread has overhauled its MyPanera loyalty program, replacing its previous personalized rewards system with a more straightforward points program. As of Aug. 19, MyPanera members earn points on eligible purchases that they can redeem from a set rewards menu. Frequent customers can also unlock a new MyPanera+ status tier after spending $300 in a…

The both loved and hated jet-age mobile lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) have a bit more life left in them yet. The vehicles that ferry travelers to and from several of IAD’s concourses and the international arrivals facility cannot be retired until the mid-2030s when several critical pieces of the airport’s $19.9 billion…

After more than a decade of nonstop travel, I recently hit a point in my life where, all of a sudden, I was spending more on baby supplies than on plane tickets. That’s not to say I’m not traveling, or not traveling with my daughter. I am! But that baby stuff isn’t cheap, and the…

Taco Bell Rewards is not your parents’ sort of loyalty program. It starts rewarding you almost immediately after you sign up and doesn’t make you wait forever to unlock a free taco or burrito. The program is fast, consistent and remarkably simple: Every standard reward costs the same 250 points. Then, Taco Bell layers on…