Where I Find the Best Travel Deals in 2025
Finding the best travel deals is a matter of timing. A lot of people think travel is just expensive, but in reality, there are incredible deals happening all the time. They often don’t last too long, and you have to act quickly. That can sometimes be a problem when a deal requires jumping on a […]
Why the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey won an award at the 2024 TPG Awards
Last year, the seventh-annual TPG Awards recognized the best in the travel and loyalty industries. And while many of these honors came out of spirited debates among our editorial staffers, there was one credit card award that was, simply put, a slam dunk. We’re talking about the trophy for the Best New/Refreshed Credit Card of […]
How to transfer Chase points to Hyatt
You have many options for redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Typically, you can get the most value by transferring them to one of the program’s 11 airline or three hotel loyalty programs. My favorite and most used Chase transfer partner is World of Hyatt. So, here’s what you need to know about transferring Chase points […]
Reasons to pick the Sapphire Preferred over the Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) remain some of the most popular travel rewards credit cards, even years after they first came to market. That’s partly because of the variety of valuable perks they both offer, but it’s also because Chase keeps promoting […]
Behind the scenes of ‘The White Lotus’ with the real-life general manager of the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
It only took 20 seconds for Mike White, the creator of “The White Lotus,” to cast the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui as the star character in the third installment of his hit HBO series. “Arriving to the resort, you’re standing on top of a peak and you can see 43 acres of lush land […]
Are you eligible for the Venture Rewards’ welcome bonus?
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card offers solid perks for a mid-tier $95 annual fee card. Right now, the Venture Rewards has a limited-time elevated welcome offer, so it’s a great time to apply. If you’ve decided it’s time to apply for the Venture Rewards, you’ll want to review the eligibility criteria first — […]
The best ways to travel to South Korea with points and miles
From the bustling city streets of Seoul to the sandy beaches of Busan, South Korea has a lot to offer. And although it’s a long (and often expensive) trip from the U.S., you can do it comfortably with your airline miles or credit card points. Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN) has direct flights to several […]
Why Civility Starts With Civets: The Ugly Truth Behind the World’s Most Expensive Coffee
Civits are dying for your coffee. Today is World Civet Day—a day most people have never heard of but one that desperately needs to be on every traveler’s radar. Because behind that $50 cup of “cat-poo-chino” lies a global industry built on animal cruelty, misinformation, and our obsession with so-called luxury experiences. If you’re a […]
Brightline unveils a loyalty program: Here’s everything you need to know
Brightline is quickly becoming a fan favorite when it comes to getting around the state of Florida. Now, for the first time, it is launching its own rewards program. The Florida-based rail line runs high-speed trains from Terminal C at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Central Florida to Miami, covering 235 miles between 3 and […]
Who’s eligible for the Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K bonus?
If you’ve been thinking about applying for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — and even if you haven’t, you’ll want to hear this — now is the best time to do so. That’s because you can currently earn a limited-time bonus of 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases […]