Travel tips

A firsthand look at how a travel advisor delivered elite-style hotel perks without status or higher rates.

This simple search trick makes it easier to spot low-mile Flying Blue award availability to Europe, including business-class deals.

Now's the perfect time to map out your travel rewards game plan for the rest of the year.

After testing nearly a dozen sleep masks, this is the one I still use six years later for flights, hotels, and better sleep anywhere.

Annual fees and refunds can quietly undo a credit card welcome bonus. Here’s how one Amex close call nearly cost me $1,000.

You don’t need to be retired to join AARP. These travel perks and discounts can be useful for travelers of any age.

Alliances affect more than routes. Here’s how they impact connections, baggage issues, elite perks, and award flights.

Lounge access sounds appealing, but it isn’t always worth it. Here’s how to decide if a lounge-access card fits your travel habits.

Solo points strategies stall out. Here’s how adding family members helped me scale bonuses and everyday card rewards.

Instead of rushing connections, I’m planning intentional stopovers in 2026. The result: calmer travel days and bonus destinations.

Last-minute trips are expensive in cash. This barbell-style points strategy helps cover both planned travel and surprise bookings.

Gondola helps you decide when to book hotels with cash or points. You can extra cash back through a new status challenge.