Travel tips

Chase Sapphire Reserve is getting an even bigger DoorDash benefit

September 20, 2026
The Chase Sapphire Reserve DoorDash credit triples on October 1st. What the new $15 monthly credit covers.

Our roundup of this week's top 5 travel deals

September 20, 2026
Check out our latest weekend roundup of the best opportunities to get more from your travel dollar.

The AI prompt I use to stack every discount on a big purchase

September 18, 2026
Before any big purchase, I have AI hunt down every offer that might stack. Here’s the exact prompt I use.

14 travel essentials that make flying with kids easier

September 17, 2026
A parent of two shares the 14 travel essentials that make flying with kids easier, from tray table covers to spill-proof cups.

The hotel perk shortcut hiding in plain sight

September 16, 2026
I have no Marriott status, but booking through a travel advisor still got me elite-style perks on my anniversary stay.

What is a credit card retention offer, and how can you get one?

September 14, 2026
Before you cancel a card over its annual fee, ask for a retention offer. Here's what to say and when to call.

I used 6 free night certificates on one European trip and saved $1,130

September 14, 2026
Annual free night certificates from Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott covered six hotel nights in Italy and Slovenia.

Earn travel points without an annual fee, or even a credit card

September 10, 2026
Skip the $800 annual fee. These no-annual-fee cards and cardless rewards programs still earn transferable points.

How I used ChatGPT to split three nights between Tokyo and Taipei

September 10, 2026
I had three nights in Asia and used ChatGPT to split them, from where to stay in Taipei to which Tokyo meals were worth it.

The travel gear I bought so far in 2026 — and what I’d buy again

September 10, 2026
I bought nine travel products this year. Here’s what earned a permanent spot in my suitcase and wasn't worth it.

Bilt credit cards are much simpler than you think

September 8, 2026
You can use a Bilt card as simply or as strategically as you like. Here's the easy version, the rent angle, and the monthly credits.

What Avianca LifeMiles gets right — and where it will frustrate you

September 8, 2026
Avianca LifeMiles books Star Alliance awards cheaply and skips fuel surcharges. Here's where it shines, plus the drawbacks.
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