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Renting a car may not be as fun as taking a flight or enjoying a hotel stay, but it can be a necessary part of travel. We’ve previously shown you some great websites to book a rental car, plus we’ve…

If you want to get a relaxed vacationer upset quickly, just mention resort fees. These annoying extra fees are often charged at resort hotels to cover extra perks ranging anywhere from a welcome drink to phone calls to beach chairs….

Carnival Cruise Line has been around since 1972. While it is mostly known for Caribbean cruises, it actually offers cruises to Mexico, Hawaii, and Europe, as well. Carnival Cruise Line Australia covers destinations like Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific…

Southwest Airlines is unique in a lot of ways — they essentially don’t charge for baggage, they don’t charge change or cancellation fees — and they don’t assign seats. While Southwest started as a budget airline, it has since evolved…

Cruises can be a wonderful way to travel. They are a convenient way to see many places on a single trip and can provide good value since most of your food and entertainment are included. We’ve previously discussed the best…

There’s no shortage of websites out there that can help you book a cruise. There may even be more options to book cruises than hotels or flights. In addition to the traditional online travel agencies, there are a bunch of…

You probably think of points and miles as a great way to book a flight or hotel room without spending a lot of money. While those are great ways to use your points, you can also book other types of…

Southwest Airlines has gained a lot of popularity over the years in part because they do things a little differently. They don’t charge change fees, they don’t charge for checked baggage, and they don’t assign seats. If you have never…

Renting a car is rarely a fun activity. For many of us, it means we’ll devote time to finding the right price, deciding which features to add, and debating the cost and need for extra car rental insurance. Thankfully, finding…

Knowing the right time to purchase a flight can cause some travel anxiety. Of course, you want to buy at just the right time so you can get the best deal — but how in the world are you supposed…

Update: As of January 19, 2022, you will no longer be able to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points for these packages. If you have a large stash of Marriott Bonvoy points you might be wondering what to do with them….

While you may have flown Southwest Airlines within the U.S., you may not have considered the carrier for international travel. You should, though. The airline serves several destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. On a Southwest Airlines international…

If you have shopped through Ebates recently, you might have noticed that it looks a little different. That’s because Ebates is now known as Rakuten. In actuality, not much has changed; Ebates has been owned by Rakuten since 2014. The…

What’s better than getting a great deal on a plane ticket? Getting 2 plane tickets for the price of 1! Getting a 2-for-1 deal on a plane ticket is possible with a companion ticket. Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is probably…

One of the most important things to know before opening a credit card or applying for a loan is your credit score. You can check your credit score for free each year from all 3 credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, and…

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,…