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There are tons of different websites out there to help you book your next vacation. You can book directly, through an online travel agency like Expedia, Orbitz, or Priceline, or start your search in a metasearch engine like Google Flights…

CheapOair is an online travel agency (OTA) where you can book flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages. Based on the name, you might assume that this site always offers the cheapest fares, but will CheapOair really save you…

Let me guess, you’re interested in earning lots of points and miles, but you aren’t quite sure how to earn enough without spending a lot. That’s a common concern and one that we hear often. The good news is that…

How do you find the best prices on flights? What about a great deal on a hotel or rental car? Where can you save the most money on a cruise or vacation package? These are questions most of us ask…

There are lots of websites available to book flights, hotels, and car rentals these days… so many that it can be hard to know which is the best one. Whether you’re booking directly through the airline, booking through a credit…

If you’re a frequent traveler, you probably have at least 1 or 2 great travel rewards credit cards in your wallet. You love the ability to earn valuable points that you can turn into flights and hotel stays — plus,…

Congratulations, you just got a new credit card with a great sign-up bonus! Now, comes the important part; you need to complete your minimum spending requirement within the specified time to earn that bonus. For some people, this is no…

Southwest Airlines is more than just a low-cost carrier; it has a reputation among travelers for excellent customer service and offering low-cost flights to popular destinations. You can also fly Southwest to destinations like Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Cancún, Belize,…

Earning points and cash-back at the same time is a fantastic way to maximize every dollar you spend. Chase makes it easy to get extra cash-back offers on your credit cards through Chase Offers. These cash-back deals may be available…

Have you ever been stuck in a meeting while those coveted concert tickets went on sale? Ever needed to send flowers to a loved one? Or maybe you’ve needed last-minute dinner reservations in an unfamiliar city? If so, consider the…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is one of the top credit cards on the market (and one of our personal favorites). This credit card exploded out of the gate a few years ago with a huge sign-up bonus and has continued…

If you aren’t a frequent traveler, you might be wondering about everything you need to do to prepare for a trip abroad. Of course, you’re considering what to pack and whether or not you should buy travel insurance, but what…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is one of the premier cards on the market today. It offers a whole host of benefits, including a $300 annual travel credit, bonus categories for earning points, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS, or Global Entry credit, travel…

The Platinum Card^® from American Express is one of the premier credit cards on the market today. It’s known for its amazing perks, but it also carries a steep annual fee. While the dollar figure may seem daunting, this card…

Like many other airlines, JetBlue offers vacation packages. These package deals consist of flights and hotels that offer greater savings over booking everything individually. JetBlue Vacations offers packages to destinations in the U.S., Canada, Central America, the Caribbean, and even…

Southwest Airlines has been flying to Hawaii since March 2019. After lots of initial anticipation about how many routes the airline would operate, it has settled on a small, but mighty, set of daily flights to Hawaii from multiple cities…

When you apply for a new credit card and don’t get an immediate approval, you might start to worry and wonder what you should do next. We’ve been there, and we know it can be stressful. This post will cover…

There are many websites to book car rentals, and they all offer different rates, specials, terms, and loyalty programs. This post is an in-depth look at Avis, including a breakdown of the Avis Preferred rewards program. You’ll learn what Avis…

Expedia has been around for a while, and we’re sure most of you have used it at least once to search for a flight. But do you really know all that Expedia has to offer? And are you really saving…

So you are ready to book your next vacation. You might be wondering what website to use to get the best deal. Of course you will probably check popular online travel agencies like Expedia, Hotwire, or Orbitz. But did you…

When you’re a student on a budget, world travel might seem like something that’s far out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be! There are lots of websites that cater to student travelers on a tight budget. Once you…