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Taking a cruise is one of the easiest ways to travel, but cruising isn’t immune to unexpected hiccups. Sudden illness, travel delays, or other unforeseen events could cancel or interrupt your cruising plans — you might even need medical coverage. …

Credit cards are a staple of the American financial system. They offer easy access to funds on short notice and serve as a foundational financial instrument for building up one’s credit score. However, credit has been harder to come by…

All-inclusive vacations are a fantastic idea for family trips because of the money you could save by including food and drink in the price of your vacation. This resort-style trip has become increasingly popular in the last several years, especially…

I’ve been to huge lounges, and I’ve been to small lounges. And now I’ve been to a lounge that likely holds a world record for the smallest lounge. The American Express Lounge at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG) caught…

Vicksburg National Military Park is a park that protects and preserves a significant campaign in the Civil War. This park is home to over 1,400 memorials and monuments that commemorate and teach about the brave soldiers who fought in the…

When planning a trip abroad, being able to pay for expenses is bound to be a primary concern. While using a credit card for your purchases can give you the best rate, we know it’s not always possible to pay…

The Philippines is an extremely diverse country of thousands of islands, each with its unique culture and characteristics. Since each beach is so different, any number of them has the possibility of being suitable for your needs or not quite…

Depending on your lounge membership, what’s in your wallet, and what elite status you hold with airlines, there is a smorgasbord of lounges you might be able to visit at the El Dorado Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento International Airport in…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of 1 Hotel San Francisco. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input in any part of this review. As a frequent traveler, saving money by using points and…

If you’re looking at travel insurance policies, you may feel overwhelmed by the seemingly endless number of options. Some of the names of insurance providers will sound familiar; others you’ve likely never heard of. If you’re wondering about the first…

The Delta SkyMiles program gets its fair share of criticism from the points and miles community. Switching to dynamic pricing has led to inconsistent and sometimes incredibly inflated prices. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Before you assume your…

Wouldn’t it be great if every daily purchase you made earned cash-back that could accumulate for use at a later date or to offset your monthly expenses? Having an everyday spending card is a solution that automatically ensures every purchase…

If you visited a beachfront resort in Hawaii or southern Florida in the ’90s, you’ve stayed at this hotel. The key difference is that this hotel is 1,300 feet above sea level, is nowhere near an ocean (or a beach!),…

During a recent trip to Bolivia, I connected through El Salvador International Airport in San Salvador (SAL) on Avianca. I don’t hold elite status with Avianca or Star Alliance, but this lounge is part of the Plaza Premium Lounge network….

If you’re trying to travel inexpensively, you might be hesitant to add the expense of travel insurance to your trip budget. But travel insurance — even low-cost travel insurance — can offer value far beyond its cost. With coverage for…

Airline: Fiji Airways (FJ)Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAXFlight #: FJ 935Route: Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)Date: May 26, 2023Duration: 5hr 55minCabin and Layout: Business class, 8 seats in a 2-2 configurationSeat(s): 1DMiles Used: 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and $30.80 in taxes and fees…

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is located in Paterson, New Jersey, just a short drive from New York City. This national historical park has so much to see and do and a rich history of historical figures, the labor…

If you’re an active-duty military member looking for an everyday spending card, you’re going to want to keep reading. American Express is known for doing an excellent job of providing military benefits for active-duty cardholders. These military benefits, based on…

I recently returned from an Alaska cruise with my family where we sailed the Inside Passage from Anchorage, Alaska, (via Whittier, Alaska) to Vancouver, Canada. Overall I enjoyed the trip, especially since I was traveling with family and I always…

Airline: AviancaAircraft: Airbus A320Flight #: AV529Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)Date: August 8, 2023Duration: 5 hoursCabin and Layout: Economy cabin with 3-3 configurationSeat: 31A (window seat)Typical LifeMiles Cost: 10,500 LifeMiles + $33.20 in taxes…

While contemplating the perfect way to celebrate my twin daughters’ birthday during the blistering summer in South Florida, I decided to plan a fun weekend for them that would not just leave them with lasting memories but also serve as a respite from…