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The Marriott Bonvoy rewards program has nearly 40 airline transfer partners — the most of any transferable rewards program in the world! In this article, we lay out all of Marriott Bonvoy’s airline transfer partners and discuss how to transfer…

Frequent travelers who have elite airline status can truly appreciate the perks and benefits that come with such a loyalty position. Whether it’s seat upgrades, change fee waivers, or VIP assistance when things go wrong, it’s nice to have an…

Update: Wow air has gone out of business. WOW Air is following the trend of many airlines by offering reduced baggage fees when you book your trip online. However, there’s a caveat: baggage costs increase if you wait to purchase…

To save you money for your next vacation or long-term travel, we decided to analyze the Airbnb rates of major cities and find the average daily rate. We stuck to private rooms since that requirement lines up with the vast…

Update: Chase Pay has been discontinued and Chase QuickPay is now known as Zelle. Chase Pay and Chase QuickPay sound pretty similar, don’t they? But these are totally separate services offered by Chase that have nothing to do with each…

Hong Kong is a bustling city. A capital of global finance, the city also has amazing cultural traditions and an unmatched international atmosphere. Unsurprisingly, this city sits at or near the top of the priority list for many travelers. Though…

If you’re in the process of simplifying your finances, then you may be wondering how to cancel a credit card that you don’t use. Likewise, if you do cut ties with 1 (or more) of your credit cards, you might…

Most of us have become accustomed to receiving preapproved and prequalified credit card offers in the mail. Sometimes, these “specialized” offers don’t seem so special when you keep seeing the same offer over and over again in the same shiny…

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, each household spends more than $3,000 on gas purchases each year. With pump prices continuing to climb, that amount can add up to a lot of travel rewards or cash-back. Plenty of…

Italy has incredible food, welcoming people, and important historical artifacts almost everywhere. The country’s capital, Rome, is known for the Vatican and the Colosseum. Florence is home to Michelangelo’s David, Venice has its famous canals, and Milan is a world…

The mainstream luxury clothing brand Banana Republic is a favorite of stylish shoppers far and wide. Focused on bringing customers contemporary yet classic wardrobe pieces, the brand prides itself on its detailed craftsmanship and versatility. So what about the Banana…

We’ve recently returned from an incredible 2.5-week trip to England and Italy. This adventure was a long time in the making with quite a few moving parts, and certainly wasn’t our least-stressful trip to plan, but seeing it all come…

If you’ve been to a mall, you’ve surely seen a Gap. With recent branch additions like GapKids, babyGap, Gap Factory Stores, and more — plus nearly 4,000 stores in over 90 countries — the brand has really taken over worldwide….

It can happen to the best of us: you misplace your beloved Chase credit card! Or maybe it’s worn out from continued use (though the good news is you probably have tons of Ultimate Rewards points!). Either way, what should…

Frontier and Barclays have worked hard to improve the value proposition of the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard, and we think they’ve done an excellent job of it. A few years ago, they invited a few family travel writers (myself included)…

Update: Wow air has gone out of business. We’ve put together a general review of WOW air to give you a quick glance at the airline from a customer’s viewpoint. Since this isn’t an airline you hear about every day,…

Getting a great deal on a hotel room can save you hundreds of dollars. Sure, you can always reserve a hotel room on the hotel’s website, but is that the best way to do it? How about all of the…

Wondering how you can build your credit history if no one will give you credit? It’s a common dilemma when you’re just starting out, or if your credit has some past blemishes and you’re looking for a second chance. Fortunately,…

Canceling a flight is never fun. Most airlines charge hefty change fees and offer little-to-no refund for a canceled flight. Thankfully, Southwest (my favorite airline for domestic and Caribbean travel) doesn’t charge any change or cancellation fees! Yep, you read that…

While Hyatt doesn’t have as many properties as Marriott or IHG, it does have some amazing hotels and a competitive award chart. It is also expanding aggressively, and its portfolio is growing quicker than ever before. Like other hotel brands,…

You’ve heard the stories about traveling the world on points and miles, staying in exotic hotel suites, and flying first class. And now you’ve decided it’s time to get your fair share of this fantasy lifestyle. The first question you…