You probably already know that the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is widely considered one of the best travel credit cards on the market — even winning TPG’s best travel rewards card award for six straight years at the TPG Awards. If you don’t already carry this prized card, now is a great time to add…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and work in space? To find out, you might track down an astronaut or cosmonaut who spent time on the Russian space station Mir. Or, you could question one of more than 270 individuals who have spent time in the International Space Station, which,…

With ever-growing cruise ship capacity, car traffic, hotel development, jet fuel, food waste and suitcases full of fast fashion, it’s safe to say that travel and tourism take a significant toll on the environment. And the numbers don’t lie: 8% to 10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions were a direct result of the travel…

Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card overview The new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card (see rates and fees) comes with valuable earnings rates and a handful of transfer partners — a first for the issuer — along with several perks that make the card worth a look if you believe in the potential of the Wells…

Quality time together is a hallmark of a great family vacation, but sometimes kids just want to play with their peers — and adults need a break. Cruise lines understand these dual needs deeply and have designed ships accordingly, with amazing, expansive cruise kids clubs. Kids clubs give families more choices in daytime and evening…

Mother’s Day (May 12) is right around the corner. Make sure you’re prepared this year and pick up a great gift in advance. You should also try your best to use a credit card to maximize your online shopping. That way, you’ll earn valuable points or miles that you can use to fund your next…

Looking to travel to Hong Kong in 2025? Cathay Pacific — a Hong Kong-based carrier — currently has open award availability in business and first class from January through March 2025, as first flagged by @FindFlightsforMe. Though the airline operates using a distance-based award chart, a rarity among airlines as most have moved to dynamic…

Peering up at the snow-laced peaks hemming in the mountain town of Crested Butte, Colorado, it’s hard to believe more than 1,400 people once crowded into this long narrow valley 8,885 feet up in the Colorado Rockies in the mid-1800s, weathering the winter in tents and shanties. Settlers in this area survived a series of…

For two days only, Sam’s Club members can purchase discounted gift cards, including ones for Southwest Airlines. Deal basics SAMSCLUB.COM Vendors: Southwest, Disney and InstacartHow to book: Purchase the e-gift cards online through Sam’s ClubTravel dates: N/APurchase by: Between May 3 and 5 This deal is a three-in-one offer. First, Sam’s Club users can purchase…

I’m a frequent United Airlines flyer. I pretty much have to be since I live near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — a United hub where most of the gates in the airport belong to the legacy carrier. As such, I have lots of miles from United’s MileagePlus program, and I qualify for Gold status….