travel tips

For those who collect (and spend) points and miles, deciding which credit card to use when making a purchase is straightforward. For most, the card providing the largest return is …

While most hotel loyalty points do not expire, you need to have some type of qualifying account activity to keep them active. If you don’t, you’ll lose your points, and …

When you arrive at the airport as early as recommended, you invariably have some extra time. Some people wind up eating something or maybe buying some food for “on the …

If you’re at an airport, more often than not, you have one of two goals. You either want to get on that plane and get to where you’re going, or …

There’s a little more eye-opening experience than traveling to another country. With just one or a few more plane rides, your surroundings suddenly change from the familiar to things you …

When you check in for a flight, either by printing a boarding pass on your computer or by using a mobile device, you’re provided with a boarding group. This lets …

When planning a flight, the location of your seat is one thing that can make or break your experience. Sometimes, you don’t have a choice, like if you’ve booked a …

In the thirty plus years Sharon and I have known each other (Note from Sharon: holy crap, it HAS been that long!), we’ve traveled together a lot. We’ve learned several …

On the whole, vacations are important to people. It gives them a chance to get away from it all, relax, and not think about the stressors of daily life and …

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has lounges for each of the major US airlines. So if you’re flying with American, Delta or United and have lounge access, you can visit one of …