Chase Freedom Unlimited and Freedom Flex welcome offers

When it comes to no-annual-fee credit cards, it doesn’t get much better than Chase’s duo of the Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees) and the Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees). Right now, the Freedom Unlimited is offering an elevated welcome

InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach review

Few cities can claim one InterContinental, let alone three. But with the recent opening of the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, Australia’s biggest city now fields three outposts of IHG’s flagship brand. The InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach is in the midst of a phased

Capital One airport lounges: Access and locations in 2026

In a space once dominated by the American Express Centurion Lounge network, Chase and Capital One have been rapidly opening their own branded airport lounges. Currently, there are five Capital One Lounges and two “Landings,” a unique dining concept. The most recent location

Hertz Gold+: Redeem points on car rentals and more

Hertz is one of the largest rental car companies in the world, with locations in over 160 countries across six continents. Its loyalty program, Hertz Gold+, is free to join and rewards its members with instant perks, such as a free additional driver

Ikon Pass: Everything you need to know about the ski pass

Although ski season is almost over, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your ski plans for next winter — that is, if you want to get the best price possible. We’ve already seen details for the Epic Pass but if

Why the Delta SkyMiles Reserve is one of my favorite cards

My foray into the world of credit cards, points and miles began when I joined TPG four years ago. I had a couple of cards before working here, but I didn’t give much thought to which card to use or when or how

Hyatt’s spa cave, Hilton’s new onsen resort, an alpine Andaz and other hotel news

At the start, February didn’t seem like it would be the wildest month for hotel news. Well, that is until Hyatt announced it was dramatically altering its much-loved award chart to expand to five pricing tiers (from “Lowest” to “Top”) from its previous

5 things I loved about flying Fiji Airways business class

If you are struggling to redeem your points and miles across the Pacific for lie-flat comfort, I have a tip for you. It’s an airline you might not have considered when flying between North America and Australia or New Zealand that’s based on

Global Entry shuts down, but TSA PreCheck won’t be suspended at this time

If you rely on TSA PreCheck to easily pass through airport checkpoints, rest easy: the Transportation Security Administration now says the fast-tracked lanes will not be shutting down … at least for now. But travelers who use Global Entry after an international flight

National park reservation requirements are changing in 2026

Three of the most visited U.S. national parks have decided to roll back their entry requirements in 2026. In recent years, timed entry systems have become increasingly common at popular national parks — an attempt to curb overtourism, preserve park infrastructure and make