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Note: The Orbitz Rewards Dining program ended August 14, 2020, and you can no longer earn Orbucks via dining out.  Do you like the idea of earning free hotel stays for your next vacation just by dining out? This article…

Update: As of June 2, 2020, the Hawaiian Airlines Shopping Mall has been discontinued.  Do you fly frequently with Hawaiian Airlines and love earning miles to put towards reward flights? Well, you can do this through your everyday online shopping with…

Ryanair does things a bit differently with its baggage policy.  As you’ll see below, Economy passengers booking a Standard or Flexi Plus fare pay for each piece of luggage, while Plus and Family Plus passengers have checked luggage included. It’s…

Etihad Airways gets a lot of attention for its outstanding premium cabin products and friendly onboard service. As one of the few carriers that flies directly from the U.S. to the Middle East, Etihad Airways has plenty to offer to…

Ah, Emirates! What a glorious airline. Look no further than Emirates if you want an airline with tons of bling and showiness. With a well-deserved reputation, it’s no wonder Emirates is probably the airline that pops into your head when…

United Airlines is one of the major U.S. airlines. MileagePlus, the United Airlines loyalty program, has several advantages over other airline rewards programs that can make it especially valuable for redeeming airline miles. These include no fuel surcharges on reward…

Lufthansa is not an award program most people think of when wanting to book an award flight. The inability to search for award flights without miles in your account and the fact that Lufthansa doesn’t partner with any transferable currencies…

Asiana Airlines is conveniently straightforward when it comes to baggage fees. The South Korea-based airline uses a weight allowance for domestic flights with no maximum number of items permitted, and a clear-cut piece allowance for all other routes. If you’re…

Forget about trendy backpacks or designer handbags: a money belt will help stop your dream adventure from turning into a cash-strapped, stranded nightmare. Money belts, stash belts, fanny packs — whatever you call them, these figure-hugging carry-alls can keep your…

Singapore Airlines is one of the world’s most beloved airlines. The iconic uniforms of Singapore Airlines flight attendants symbolize the airline’s exemplary customer service. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) is also lauded as one of the best airports in the world,…

Airline: Japan Airlines (JL) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Flight #: JL 61 Route: Los Angeles (LAX) > Tokyo-Narita (NRT) Date: November 7, 2018 Duration: 11 hr 45 min Cabin & Layout: Japan Airlines Business Class, 49-seat capacity across 7 rows, 2-3-2 Seats: 5G (mini-cabin) Miles Used: 60,000 American…

Airline: Virgin Australia (VA) Aircraft: Boeing 777 (VH-VOZ) Flight #: VA 1 Route: Sydney (SYD) > Los Angeles (LAX) Date: October 17, 2018 Duration: 13hr 08min Cabin & Layout: “The Business,” 37 seats, 1-2-1 Seat(s): 5A Miles Used: 95,500 Velocity…

Southwest Airlines is the world’s largest low-cost carrier, but it does not have any airline partners. This means the points you earn for its Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program are only redeemable on Southwest flights. So, how fast can you…

United Airlines has one of the most popular frequent flyer programs in the U.S., and there are some great ways to earn United miles for award flights. In fact, the number of ways to earn miles with the United MileagePlus…

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…

There’s no doubt you know United Airlines (and may have even flown with them before), but are you aware of their different fare types, the ins and outs of their baggage allowances, and all of their extra fees/add-ons? What about…

Paris in the spring. Spain’s Costa del Sol in the summer. Christmas markets in Germany. No matter what time of year it is, there is always a great reason to travel to Europe! If you book award tickets to Europe…

There are 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites scattered throughout the U.S. Each one offers visitors the opportunity to witness some of the most amazing natural landscapes in the world, as well as learn the history of some of America’s most…

Cathay Pacific is an airline that I personally get super excited about. The Hong Kong-based carrier is known for providing some of the best flights in the industry. With such a rich heritage coming from the tiny sovereignty of Hong…

It’s likely been at least 5 to 10 years since you received your passport, and renewing your passport after so long can be overwhelming. If your passport is up for renewal or you’ve had a special change with your passport,…