United Airlines MileagePlus program offers some great redemption options on United and partner airlines. United’s Star Alliance membership allows you to earn and redeem miles on Air Canada, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and more. Not only is the airline loyalty program free to join, but United miles never expire. Even if you don’t regularly earn or…

Global Entry, which gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad, is the most popular Trusted Traveler Program run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with over 10 million members. In theory, it’s a straightforward process. Perhaps the biggest hurdle is the interview that first-time Global Entry applicants must schedule…

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Late last year, United MileagePlus made some changes to its benefits and elite status — and they weren’t all good. Still, United Airlines miles are easy to earn thanks to a suite of United credit cards and a couple of major transfer partners. You also can redeem miles across United’s vast network of domestic and…

Few hotel arrivals are as memorable as the one at The St. Regis Venice. Picture this: You’re on a beautiful, wood-clad boat (which you’ll eventually learn is called a Mahogany Riva Limousine) that you’ve only seen in star-studded pictures of the Venice Film Festival. You’re standing, arms resting atop the cabin, with your hair blowing…

Vacations with children never go exactly as planned — and I’ve found this theory to hold true on cruises. You think your kids will love the onboard kids club, but they decide they’re too shy to go. They refuse to eat foods they gobble up at home. You’ve got a beach day planned, and they…

Spring, in my humble opinion, is the best time of the year. I’ve already had two great tastes of spring, even though we have not fully escaped the colder days quite yet. In late March, on a trip to Houston, a run through Buffalo Bayou Park had my Hokas pounding pavement past two of my…

When the Capital One Venture X Credit Card launched in late 2021, I was one of the first to apply — and it’s been a staple in my wallet ever since. As a frequent traveler, I’ve used this card extensively over the past three years, taking full advantage of its valuable travel perks, premium lounge…

As much as I love hostels, there is something nice about the luxuriousness of a hotel: the clean room, comfy bed, desk, iron, strong shower, and bottled soap for the taking (errr…I mean borrowing). They are a quiet, relaxing respite from the world. But luxury comes at a price. Hotels aren’t cheap and I hate…