Alaska Airlines is doubling down on its fast-growing hubs in San Diego and Portland, Oregon — where last week it revealed a dozen new destinations. But it’s not good news everywhere. To free up planes for the airline’s latest 13-route expansion, the carrier is pulling back a bit in California’s two largest cities. Over the…

Calling all existing Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) cardholders — or, at least, those who were cardholders before the card was refreshed in June. We now have access to the Sapphire Reserve’s new statement credits. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been counting down the days until Oct. 26 rolled around so…

As the sun begins to set on 2025, your time is running out to qualify or requalify for airline elite status for 2026. Now is the time to check your account balances, plan your travel for the rest of the year and see where you will end up by Dec. 31. If you think you…

Keeping up with your favorite music and TV shows can add up. So you may wonder whether it’s worth keeping every streaming subscription. But you don’t need to sit on the couch in silence to save money. Several of our favorite credit cards come with streaming credits that allow you to keep the entertainment you…

At first glance, credit card annual fees can feel steep, especially if you’re new to the points and miles world. But dig a little deeper, and the built-in perks and benefits on certain cards can easily offset — or even exceed — the upfront cost. Take American Express Platinum Card®, for instance. While it carries…

Rakuten Amex overview The Rakuten American Express® card can earn powerful Membership Rewards points or cash back, allowing you to flex it to your wallet and strategy. When paired with Rakuten’s shopping portal, this card can earn an exceptional amount of rewards per dollar spent. It’s powerful in the right hands, but it may not…

Alaska might be one of the most beautiful places in the world, but it’s rugged and can be tricky to get around. Explore the Last Frontier by cruise ship, and you can travel to gold rush towns, glaciers, Alaska Native heritage sites and natural areas brimming with wildlife in comfort, even luxury. When planning an…

Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comments people shared as well their misconceptions about travel. These comments made me realize that, despite all the detailed websites and…

Even the most seasoned travelers may find tipping while traveling to be complicated and stressful. After all, most of us want to thank the right people for great service and don’t want to stiff underpaid employees who might be depending on gratuities. At the same time, we don’t want to double-pay service charges already included…

IHG is expanding its footprint, again. Building on the company’s success opening new properties around the globe both this quarter and in 2025 as a whole, IHG will launch “a new collection brand within the large, fast-growing premium segment in the coming months,” Elie Maalouf, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, said in the company’s…