I’ve flown Virgin Atlantic Upper Class before. Lie-flat seat, better food, better service, better everything — the kind of experience that makes you think, “Yeah… I could get used to …
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If you’ve been holding onto The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card largely because of its lounge access perks, here’s some bad news: Chase is cutting back one of the card’s best (and …
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It’s simple math: the less money a hotel spends, the more profit it makes. There’s no better cost-cutting measure for hotel owners than one that can double as a “green …
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Points & Miles
Use Cashback Monitor To Earn The Most Miles When Using Shopping Portals
by joehegby joehegI write a lot about the credit card offers available to earn bonus miles. That’s because sign-up bonuses from credit cards are the easiest way to rack up points and …
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Parks/Nature
National Parks Go ‘America-First’ in 2026: New Fees, New Free Days, Same Direction
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve ever planned a national park trip around one of the “free entrance days,” you’ll want to take note: the National Park Service is changing how those days work …
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Credit Cards
8 Commonly Heard Questions About Chase’s 5/24 Rule For New Card Applications
by joehegby joehegIt used to be easier to sign up for travel cards. When you hear stories from just a few years ago, they can seem unbelievable today. That’s because the banks …
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Some meals are about the food. Others are about the feeling you get the second you walk through the door. But every once in a while, a meal is about …
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Tips and Tricks
Weather Delay Survival Guide: What To Do Before, During, and After a Flight Disruption
by joehegby joehegWeather can disrupt airline travel any time of year—spring thunderstorms, summer heat, winter snow, and everything in between. Delays are never ideal, but a little prep (and a flexible mindset) …
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Rental Cars
The “Pick Your Own Car” Gimmick (And Why It’s Often Not Much of a Choice)
by joehegby joehegI remember when I first became a National Car Rental Emerald Club member. That status gave me the privilege of booking a midsize car and being able to rent any …
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If you’ve ever transferred American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline frequent flyer program, you may have noticed an extra line item called the AMEX Excise Tax Offset …