New Orleans, A place like no other – Neckies Great Adventures

The travel world was shocked last week when Southwest Airlines reversed its long-standing policy of allowing all travelers to check two bags on all flights, free of charge. At the time of writing, it still remains to be seen whether the Dallas-based carrier will add carry-on bag fees. Regardless of which airline you fly, each…

Quick take: This is not a true premium economy seat. However, it may be worth paying extra to upgrade from economy — for the right price. Pros Low cash fares and award pricing Friendly, efficient service Quiet plane Cons A hard, narrow seat with limited recline Substandard food Slow, unreliable Wi-Fi Frankfurt-based airline Condor is…

Nothing is more disappointing than applying for a card, only to learn that you could have held out a bit longer to get a better welcome offer — especially since many banks won’t match you to that better bonus after you’ve already applied. It happens to the best of us. Of course, we all want…

In our opinion, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is well worth its $150 annual fee (see rates and fees) if you’re a Hilton loyalist, as it offers valuable earnings rates and automatic Hilton Gold elite status. Hilton Gold status includes complimentary breakfast, room upgrades and boosted earnings when staying at Hilton brands, one…

For most of my 20s, I swore off credit cards. I used my debit card for everything and thought I was being smart. Credit cards seemed risky: What if I missed a payment? What if I got stuck with sky-high interest? What if I picked the wrong card and regretted it forever? It felt safer…

As we quickly approach the holiday season, you may already be in the process of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. However, if you are a travel rewards enthusiast, there is an important decision you need to make regarding these purchases. You must determine whether it’s best to pay for gifts directly or…