Transferring points or miles directly from one airline loyalty program to another would open a world of travel opportunities, but don’t get too excited as it’s not allowed. However, if you have certain credit cards, belong to hotel loyalty programs or use independent points transfer companies, there are ways to move rewards points into certain […]
Competition is fierce for credit cards that offer users the chance to redeem the points or miles they earn toward travel. Two strong contenders in this category are the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. These cards are appealing because of how simple they are to use — you earn rewards every time you charge something on […]
If you carry a travel rewards credit card from Capital One, there’s good news: Capital One added three airline partners and one hotel partner to its list of travel transfer partners on April 20, 2021. The new partners are British Airways (Avios), Choice Hotels (Choice Privileges), TAP Air Portugal (Miles&Go), and Turkish Airlines (Miles&Smiles). That’s […]
You just found out your flight is delayed until tomorrow, and now you have to make hotel accommodations and food arrangements last minute. Or you have a medical emergency where you need to get help quickly. Before you cover those expenses out of pocket, take a look at your credit card terms as some credit […]
If you’re a United Airlines loyalist interested in earning rewards to help offset the cost of future travel, the United℠ Explorer Card and the newly launched United Gateway℠ Card are both hard to beat. When deciding between the two airline credit cards, know that the United℠ Explorer Card may be a better fit if you want access to a broader range of […]
The Marriott Rewards program and Starwood Preferred Guest program merged to create one of the largest loyalty programs in the world in 2018. The combined program was dubbed the Marriott Bonvoy program in January 2019. The Marriott Bonvoy rewards program now includes nearly 7,900 hotel locations across 131 countries. Bonvoy boasts 30 hotel brands to […]
August is typically a month filled with international travel and tropical summer vacations. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for Americans to travel outside of the country, many islands that rely on tourism to thrive, like Puerto Rico, have had to also address the need to protect visitors and residents from the […]
For many Americans, the coronavirus pandemic meant putting summer travel plans on hold. But as travelers learn more about what’s safe — and what isn’t — they’re turning to road trips for relaxation. Still, there are increased risks for road travel with COVID-19 hot zones across the U.S. To figure out the best options for […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it increasingly difficult for consumers to use valuable travel benefits offered by their favorite rewards credit cards. And with many of the top travel cards charging sizable annual fees, some people are left wondering if they should just cancel their travel rewards cards altogether. Not only that, many consumers may […]
With the start of summer right around the corner and restrictions being amended nationwide, it’s natural for people to start thinking about traveling again. With the standards for hotel selection being more important than ever, consumers will be more diligent in their research when deciding on where to stay. As a result, hotels will need […]
With summer quickly approaching, Americans are starting to reconsider their vacation plans. However, the continued threat of the coronavirus pandemic makes it difficult to determine whether it’s safe to travel. Restrictions are slowly being amended, making summer vacations a possibility, but the pandemic also brings up the question: What will be the new normal in […]
With travel and hotel reservations on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, many hotels are feeling the hit. However, boutique hotels, often family-owned, serve a crucial role to their community; they attract tourists looking for an authentic experience and bring revenue to the community through promoted partnerships with local restaurants, festivals and attractions. While lodging […]
