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The 14 Best Credit Card Offers for Travelers in December 2024

Getting ahead with travel credit cards is all about timing: Opening a card when the welcome bonus is at its highest is what it's all about. If you're in the market for a new travel credit card, this is...

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What Does AA’s New Credit Card Deal Mean for Travelers?

Big changes are in the works for American Airlines flyers with co-branded credit cards: One of the best (and cheapest) ways to rack up 70,000 AAdvantage miles is poised to disappear … but that could...

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Now Open: The New Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego (SAN)

Finally, San Diego (SAN) is getting a top-tier airport lounge. The Chase Sapphire Lounge in San Diego is officially opening its doors to travelers Friday, Dec. 6 – the bank's seventh lounge since...

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The Amex Platinum Card’s Latest Benefit? 24/7 Telehealth for Your Pets

Is your furry friend perpetually ill? If so, you likely know all too well that visits to the vet aren't cheap. But don't worry: If you've got *amex platinum* or the *biz gold* in your wallet, you now...

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Want CLEAR? These 4 Cards Will Cover the $199 Annual Fee

We've asked ourselves again and again, and so have countless other travelers: “Is CLEAR® even worth it anymore?” For many, the answer is simple: If you can get the security service that normally costs...

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How to Earn and Use Delta’s Regional & Global Upgrade Certificates

Chasing elite airline status in the hopes of scoring a free upgrade? Keep dreaming: Complimentary upgrades are hard to come by these days, even with the highest ranks of status. But with top Delta...

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Should You Add Authorized Users to The Platinum Card® from American Express?

If you've got *amex platinum card*, you've tasted the sweet life of a frequent traveler. Wouldn't it be nice to share your wealth of benefits with someone else? Like almost any travel card on the...

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Where to Find Amex Centurion Lounges & How to Get In

For years, we had a mantra when discussing airport lounges in the U.S.: There are Amex Centurion Lounges … then everything else. It really was that simple. But are they still the best in the country?...

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How to Score an Upgrade to Emirates First Class with Miles

Booking a flight and then using miles to upgrade is rarely a winning strategy to score a seat up front. But to fly Emirates first class – one of the world's best and a bucket list item for many...

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Register Now: Earn Double Points For Every Hilton Stay Next Year!

Earning points as normal when you stay at a Hilton – or not earning points at all? You're doing it wrong: Hilton almost always has an ongoing promotion to earn bonus points on hotel stays. And its...

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Alaska & Hawaiian Go International Out of Seattle with New Nonstops to Asia

Fresh off their merger, the combined Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines announced Tuesday nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo-Narita (NRT) starting in May and Seoul (ICN) come next October – the...

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How to Get the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card (& Why You Should!)

Whether you stay with the hotel chain often or hardly at all, Marriott seemingly has a co-branded card (or two) for every type of traveler. To complicate matters further, there are also a handful of...

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JetBlue Will Add Flights to Madrid in 2025, Another Route to Edinburgh

JetBlue is adding even more flights to Europe, this time setting its sights on taking its customers to a brand-new destination next year: Spain.  The airline announced Tuesday it will begin flying...

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Where to Go for Spring Break 2025 & How to Save on Flights

It's not yet Christmas, I know, but you stand to save big by getting ahead on your spring break plans. And that's especially true for booking spring break flights. Most families tied to their spring...

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The Best Ways to Redeem Capital One Miles

For travelers with the *venture x* or the *capital one venture card*, Capital One miles have become an indispensable program for anyone who wants to do more for less. Whether you're just getting...

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Heaven in the Caribbean: A Review of Hermitage Bay Resort in Antigua

Let's get this out of the way: It's impossible for me to not sound over-the-top about Hermitage Bay.  How could I not be blown away by a VIP escort through customs and immigration upon landing in...

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Bigger Bonus: Earn 70K Miles & A Companion Fare on the Alaska Airlines Credit...

Bank of America and Alaska Airlines just rolled out a big new welcome offer bonus on the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Card – helping you earn more of the most valuable airline miles on the planet....

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Who Can (& Can’t) Get Approved for the Capital One Venture X Card?

With a huge welcome bonus, great travel perks, and a reasonable annual fee, the *capital one venture x* is without a doubt one of the most exciting travel rewards credit cards on the market. But all...

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JetBlue Will Finally Introduce First Class … But Shrink Economy Seats, Too

Rumors have been circulating for months, but it's finally official: JetBlue will offer first class seats on its domestic flights. But that will likely come at a cost for anyone flying economy.  JetBlue...

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Amazing Delta One Deal: Fly Biz Class to Asia from 94K SkyMiles!

We've got a rule of thumb: If you want to fly business class, don't bother with earning SkyMiles – the airline is notorious for charging 300,000 SkyMiles or more each way. But rules were meant to be...

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