travel hacks

Winter is coming. No, not THAT “winter is coming.” I mean REAL winter is coming. OK, OK…I will admit that winter isn’t much of a thing for us in the …

If you’re old enough, you remember the halcyon days when checking a bag didn’t cost you anything (neither did choosing your seat, but I digress). But in 2008, American Airlines …

Whether we’re heading to the airport from home or from a hotel in a new city, our first step is almost always the same: open both Uber and Lyft and …

When we travel, we try to stretch every dollar — not just on flights and hotels, but also on dining. And while we love supporting local spots when we travel, …

When it comes to the American Express Platinum Card, I’d have to describe our relationship status as “complicated.” While I can get a decent return on the card, it requires …

Until recently, there haven’t been many ways to earn travel points from everyday, boring purchases.Sure, you could earn credit card points — but that’s tied to the bank, not the …

If you go to the TSA security checkpoint at any airport in the United States – particularly the larger ones – you know it’s just a bunch of ongoing organized …

Ladies, this is mainly for you, but guys, this actually could potentially help you, too, if you have a manspreader next to you while on a plane. Manspreading. It’s been …

While searching for flights to New York, I noticed something that reminded me why I hardly ever book round-trip award tickets these days. JetBlue reminded me of something I already …

When people argue about which hotel points are “most valuable,” they usually default to comparing cents per point on aspirational redemptions. But that misses the bigger story. It’s no exaggeration …