Whether you’re aiming to reduce your carbon footprint or simply eliminate some of the hassles that can come with air travel on shorter trips, you may find yourself opting to travel by train more often than you used to. And when booking train travel, you’ll want to pay attention to the credit card you reach for. Many of our…
It’s no secret that the cost of travel is soaring. The cost of flying has surged nearly 43% over the past year. Even basic hotels and resorts are charging eye-popping rates for rooms this fall, with average prices in some markets up more than 20%. But there’s one type of trip where you can still find a relative deal:…
This is a story about gambling, even though I’m not much of a gambler. Before starting research for this story, I don’t recall ever playing anything in a cruise ship casino. However, this is a story about how I played the slots in Royal Caribbean’s Casino Royale to earn a “free” cruise. Your results may differ from mine. Please…
If you’re planning on booking a trip to Europe for early 2023, extra comfort on the flights over the Atlantic might be a good choice with these discounted prices. Right now we’re seeing some impressive deals on premium economy tickets on a long list of routes to major European cities for the first few months of the new year….
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new card details and information. Ever since we started covering the points-and-miles game here at The Points Guy, there’s been a continuous trend: Airlines and hotels have consistently devalued their programs and increased the number of miles and points needed for flights or award stays. Related: Pandemic-era devaluations: What’s…
On a recent trip to Israel, the seaside city of Tel Aviv exceeded all my expectations. I had been told for years that it was an incredible destination filled with trendy nightlife, sunny beaches, cool hotels and vibrant street life. So when I found a good award redemption using Delta SkyMiles to fly Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic, I…
It’s no secret that Bali is home to some of the most luxurious resorts at a fraction of what comparable properties would cost in North America. In fact, there are four luxury Category 1 Hyatt properties on the Indonesian island of Bali. World of Hyatt is one of just a handful of remaining hotel loyalty programs to still use…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post updated with new information. Friday is Veteran’s Day, and as the nation honors all who serve in the armed forces, the National Park Service is marking the occasion with its final free entrance day of 2022. On Nov. 11, visitors will be able to visit all national parks free of charge —…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card continues to fly under the radar, despite having the potential to offer the highest base cash-back rate of any rewards credit card. If you hold $100,000 or more in assets with Bank of America and/or Merrill, you qualify for…
Most holidaymaker choose their holiday destinations based on discussions with family and friends as well as influencers on social media platforms.
