This time it’s for real: Real ID deadline now less than a month away
Real ID is coming — and it’s time to get serious about keeping your identification current. This much-delayed rollout of new security standards for driver’s licenses and state identification cards will go into effect May 7. Travelers’ identification cards will have to meet Real ID standards in order to be used for federal purposes, including […]
Hyatt Guest of Honor award: How to earn and use this benefit
Hyatt has a relatively small footprint compared to Marriott and Hilton. But where Hyatt really shines is its loyalty program, World of Hyatt. Not only does the Hyatt award chart offer great value, but Hyatt also offers a unique Guest of Honor perk that lets members occasionally enjoy top-tier Globalist benefits without having Hyatt Globalist […]
International connections in US may (slowly) be getting easier
Travel just got a lot easier for passengers flying from Australia to Southern California. American Airlines on Tuesday announced a new initiative with U.S. Customs and Border Protection that will allow passengers to skip the time-consuming baggage recheck at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — a process bemoaned by passengers in between a long-haul international […]
The Most Instagrammable Photo Spots in Chefchaouen
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How valuable is a Priority Pass lounge membership?
If you’ve ever found yourself languishing, bored and uncomfortable in a crowded airport terminal or desperately hunting for a power outlet near your gate, then you’ve probably also imagined how much better you’d feel relaxing in an airport lounge instead. Priority Pass memberships give you access to more than 1,700 airport lounges and experiences worldwide. […]
I took my husband on a cruise for $4 less than cruising solo, including airfare and gratuities
It all started with a work trip, a promotional offer and a bit of mathematical detective work that would make any budget traveler proud. But let me back up. Cruise pricing can be confusing. Fares constantly fluctuate based on demand; the same itinerary on the same ship on different dates can have fare differences of […]
How to save your credit score after a late payment
One of the most important rules we recommend everyone follows is paying off their credit card balances, in full, whenever possible. Late payments can come with penalties like late fees that can impact your budget and your credit score. In fact, payment history is the largest factor considered for your FICO score — which is […]
Inside Delta’s brand-new Sky Club in Atlanta, its nicest one yet
The world’s busiest airport is finally home to a Delta Sky Club worthy of being located at the airline’s megahub. On Tuesday, Delta Air Lines will officially open its hotly anticipated new lounge in Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The space, under construction for the past three years, is the first new […]
IHG seemingly increased its unofficial award pricing caps: What this means
In 2020, IHG switched to dynamic award pricing; since then, award rates at most properties have generally varied alongside paid rates. As a result, it’s become increasingly difficult to get outsize value when redeeming IHG points. Over the last few months, I’ve gotten between 0.7 and 1.1 cents per point when redeeming IHG One Rewards […]
See which credit cards cover baggage delays
There are two types of travelers: those who prefer carry-on luggage, and those who prefer to check a bag. If you check a bag, you’re familiar with the downsides. Waiting at baggage claim can delay the start of your trip, and careless bag handlers could damage your luggage. The worst by far, though, is when […]