The CDC has quietly updated its travel health recommendations, and this time, it’s not about COVID or flu. The agency now says all Americans traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated …
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Airlines
United’s JFK Exit Was a Mistake—Now It’s Teaming Up With JetBlue to Fix It
by joehegby joehegUnited Airlines has had a complicated relationship with New York’s JFK Airport. After years away, the airline is poised to return—but not alone. With the newly announced “Blue Sky” partnership …
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Credit Cards
Citi Strata vs. Custom Cash: Which Is Better for the Citi Trifecta?
by joehegby joehegWhen I wrote about the Citi Trifecta, one of our readers made a smart observation: instead of adding the new Citi Strata card to round out the setup, why not …
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Credit Cards
Capital One Trimmed Venture X Lounge Access—Here’s How You Can Still Come Out Ahead
by joehegby joehegThe Venture X used to offer one of the most generous lounge access policies among travel rewards cards; arguably too generous. But starting February 1, 2026, that story changes. Capital …
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Travel
What Most Travelers Overlook: The Unexpected Joy of Exploring Everyday Things Abroad
by joehegby joehegSure, visiting another country means adapting to different customs, languages, and cultural norms—some of which might surprise you if you haven’t done a little homework beforehand. (Here are a few …
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Hotels
The St. Pancras Renaissance Is Rebranding—And Losing One of Its Best Perks
by joehegby joehegThe St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London is about to enter a new era—one that comes with a new name, a new Marriott brand, and the closure of one of its …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
This Isn’t Tomorrowland—Waymo’s Driverless Cars Are in Orlando
by joehegby joehegImagine getting to Walt Disney World in a car with no driver. It’s not some futuristic ride in Tomorrowland—it’s real life. Waymo is bringing its autonomous vehicles to Orlando. Who …
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Credit Cards
If You Can Only Bring One Card With You For International Travel, Which One Should It Be?
by joehegby joehegWhen we travel outside of the U.S., I always make sure that we’re bringing the right credit cards with us. I have several boxes to check off to ensure we’re …
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Points & Miles
How to Find Hidden Discounts When Booking Flights Through Amex Travel
by joehegby joehegIt might surprise you to learn that American Express cardholders can find discounted airfare when booking flights through the Amex Travel portal—sometimes even with airlines that don’t have direct partnerships …
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Hilton Honors offers several co-branded credit cards through American Express, ranging from a no-annual-fee option to the ultra-premium Aspire Card, which carries a $550 annual fee. If you’re a frequent …