The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pompeii (Updated 2025)
When I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history (and still do), and the thought of uncovering temples and tombs in jungles excited me. I used to read books on Greek and Roman history and have discussions with my history teacher, even as young as 13. In short, I was […]
You can use your Global Entry card as a Real ID
The Real ID Act will go into effect May 7. After that date, American travelers will need an ID that complies with the Real ID requirements in order to pass through U.S. airport security checkpoints — even for domestic flights. This change aims to set clearer standards for government-issued photo IDs. The law established a […]
Become a Master Traveler in 2025
Most people aren’t born savvy travelers. It’s something that only comes with on-the-road experience. Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior, cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors. Then, one day, you begin to seamlessly move through airports and integrate yourself into new cultures like a fish to water. In the beginning, […]
The best credit cards to use for United flights
You’re about to buy a flight, and you have a credit card with that airline’s name stamped on the front. That’s the best card to use for this purchase, right? Or, would you be better served if you used some other credit card? You have options for earning extra points and miles when you pay. […]
My Daily Drop Pro Review
I’m a big fan of Daily Drop. It’s a points, miles, travel, and credit card newsletter created by my friends, Kara and Nate (they run a big YouTube channel of the same name). Daily Drop keeps you informed about the latest news and information around points & miles, as well as updates across the airline […]
How buying Hilton points saved me over $600 on my hotel stay during Carnival
Attending Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been on my bucket list since I first visited the country more than a decade ago. So, while planning a three-month trip through South America earlier this year, I wondered if this would finally be the year I could make it happen. I expected it would be […]
Alaska Airlines partners: How to earn Mileage Plan miles
Whether you’re a die-hard Alaska Mileage Plan member or occasionally use the program to book award flights, Alaska Airlines’ partners can provide excellent value. These partners unlock opportunities to earn and redeem Alaska miles without taking a flight or making a purchase with a cobranded Alaska credit card. Plus, since Alaska is a member of […]
What will happen after May 7 if you try to fly without Real ID?
The Real ID deadline is just a week away, and some folks with upcoming trips are hitting the panic button. “I am extremely concerned there will be long lines and a lot of confusion,” Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst and president of Atmosphere Research Group, told TPG. There are some work-arounds, though, if you […]
12 aspirational luxury hotels you can book with points
There are many ways to redeem points for hotel stays, and I usually choose to redeem them for good-value properties that I can book for relatively few points. Occasionally, though, I splurge on stays at spectacular properties that I couldn’t — or, at least, wouldn’t — have booked without points. I’ve stayed at many wonderful […]
You can book 3 round-trip flights to Italy with just 1 card’s welcome bonus
Planning a trip to Italy doesn’t have to just be a bucket list dream. In fact, you could be sipping wine and eating gelato with your family or two of your closest friends sooner than you think. In the world of points and miles, travel rewards cards can help you cut the (very expensive) flight […]