Travel tips

Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale at an incredible discount

August 10, 2026
The AirPods Pro 3 with active noise cancellation are a great travel pick, and this sale brings them to one their lowest prices yet.

I rarely fly United. It's still offering me 26,000 bonus miles

August 10, 2026
United's Mile Play promotion runs through August 28th and doesn't require a flight. Here's how to check your targeted offer.

Chase Sapphire Lounge access without the Sapphire Reserve

August 8, 2026
Sapphire Lounge entry doesn't have to cost $795 a year. A lesser-known card gets you and two guests in for a lower annual fee.

When credit card travel insurance is enough — and when it's not

August 8, 2026
Your travel card may already include trip protection. Here’s when that coverage is enough, and when a separate policy's worth it.

Fifth-freedom flights: fly a world-class airline the cheaper way

August 8, 2026
Some of the best premium-cabin deals are on routes that skip the airline's home country entirely.

The Costco perk that saved me $1,000 on vacation

August 7, 2026
Don't overlook Costco Travel when you're booking a resort stay. My family saved $1,000 on a resort stay, including cash back.

What I look for in an Airbnb listing after 100+ stays

August 6, 2026
Here's exactly what I check before I book, including ratings, listing photos, host communication, and the real location.

I stopped booking Delta with SkyMiles. Here's what I use instead

August 5, 2026
Delta's SkyMiles prices can sting. Here's how I use Air France-KLM Flying Blue to book the same Delta flights for far fewer miles.

The refreshed Sapphire Preferred is a true one-card setup

August 5, 2026
The refresh added gas, EV charging, and vacation rental categories — and devalued Hyatt transfers. I'd still carry it as my only card.

The international travel essentials we actually pack

August 5, 2026
The adapters, trackers, and anti-theft gear worth packing for your next international trip, plus why each one makes the cut.

Use AI to book restaurants that sell out in minutes

August 5, 2026
Popular restaurants open reservations weeks out, at odd hours in other time zones. Here's how to use AI to build a booking plan.

The 4 family travel rules I swear by

August 4, 2026
After 25 countries with my kids, these are the four family travel rules I follow on every trip, from flight timing to packing.
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