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Military cruise deals: Save big if you’re a service member, first responder or teacher

Many cruise lines honor those who serve our country with various year-round discounts. Some cruise lines extend deals beyond active and retired military personnel, offering special rates to first responders, medical personnel and educators. From onboard credits to a free cruise, here’s a line-by-line list of discounts worth checking out. For more cruise guides, news and tips, sign up…

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The award traveler’s guide to IHG One Rewards

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program for IHG Hotels & Resorts, which includes brands like Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, Kimpton and Crowne Plaza. It’s become one of my go-to hotel loyalty programs, especially after it improved in 2022 alongside its rebrand to IHG…

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Europe awards starting at 11,250 miles, 41,250 miles for business class: This month’s Flying Blue Promo Rewards

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When booking discounted travel, numerous opportunities are available, ranging from paid ticket sales to redemption promotions. However, one of the most reliable deals is the monthly Promo Rewards offered by Air France-KLM Flying Blue. These exclusive discounts are on the Flying Blue website and apply to flights…

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Here are the best credit card welcome offers for September

As summer wraps up and we’re looking ahead to fall and holiday travel, now may be a great time to evaluate your credit card portfolio. Credit card sign-up bonuses and welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update the roundup of our favorite current offers in our…

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How to upgrade to first class without using a ton of cash

Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. For many travelers, flying in a first-class seat may seem like an unachievable dream, reserved for the ultra-wealthy or business traveler sparing no expense. But in reality, there are many other ways to score a seat at the front of the plane without paying an exorbitant amount. In many cases,…

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The best business credit cards with no foreign transaction fees

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.   It pays to know the rules about foreign transaction fees before booking a trip abroad. The nuisance of foreign transaction fees is increasingly rare on many of today’s best business credit cards. However, a few big-name cards still charge an up to 3% fee for…

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Earn up to 2,000 bonus Delta SkyMiles with this Starbucks offer

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Since Delta Air Lines partnered with Starbucks last year, members of both loyalty programs have been able to link accounts and earn 1 SkyMile per dollar spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks. Last week, we reported on an offer that allows you to earn 1,000 SkyMiles by…

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