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Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in August

Many rewards cards come with a list of monthly benefits that help offset annual fees. Whether you have two credit cards or 12, it may feel overwhelming to keep track of them all. If you want to ensure you’re getting the most out of your cards’ monthly benefits, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ve […]

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Inside the beachfront Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman: The little things that make a big difference

This summer, we didn’t want to mess around. My family wanted an actual vacation: a perfect beach steps from our room, plenty of activities when we wanted them and a resort that felt relaxing instead of requiring constant planning. We found exactly that at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, which is located right on iconic Seven

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American Airlines A321XLR Flagship Suites business class from JFK-LAX

Quick take: Passengers will soon start seeing these suite-style seats on more transcontinental and transatlantic routes. Hopefully, the doors will be operational by then. Pros There’s more privacy than in American Airlines’ older transcontinental business-class seats. They have excellent entertainment systems. The cost to upgrade isn’t prohibitive. Cons Hopefully, the privacy doors will be certified

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One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

WestJet grounded its fleet overnight after flight attendants walked off the job. Canada’s second-largest airline flies on average 458 daily flights, including two-thirds of those from Calgary International Airport (YYC), schedule data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows. WestJet is a close partner of Delta Air Lines. All WestJet-operated flights are canceled, except those flown

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How (and why) you should earn transferable credit card points

If you’re looking to improve your travel game, there’s one important strategy you can pursue: Focus on earning (and then redeeming) transferable credit card rewards. Transferable rewards are, simply put, the most valuable type of currency to earn in the world of points and miles. This is entirely due to their versatility. American Express, Bilt,

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Sephora Beauty Insider, explained: How I accidentally earned Rouge status — and what it’s worth

At TPG, I spend a lot of time writing about airline and hotel loyalty programs. Yet I never expected to earn top-tier status through my lip gloss and travel toiletries purchases. Last year, I meticulously tracked every Premier Qualifying Point as I worked toward United Premier Silver status. I even booked a last-minute mileage run

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An all-inclusive in Zanzibar, a tennis match in the Waldorf Astoria and other hotel new you missed

July was a good month for me. Instead of chasing dream redemptions and the ultimate lie-flat seat, I chased my friends near and far and remembered why all of this matters. A great hotel room is a dream, but so is sleeping on your friend’s couch. For me, July was a few nice hotels —

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Why Jackson Hole should be your next mountain town weekend getaway

The U.S. is chock full of charming mountain towns — we even recently rounded up some of our absolute favorites for an effortless weekend getaway. If you’re looking for that western charm, fresh alpine air and cowboy vibes in spades — paired with proximity to two of America’s most striking national parks and premiere skiing

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Here are the 5 exciting first-class seats I want to fly and how I plan to book them using miles

My friends and colleagues often rib me for having tastes that tend toward the luxurious. Why, they ask, am I always posting from first-class seats with a glass of Champagne in hand? The truth is, I fly coach as much as anyone. I just don’t Instagram about it since … we all know what coach

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What credit score do you need to get the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card?

Marriott Bonvoy has a large and diverse credit card portfolio, with options issued by both Chase and Amex. Marriott Bonvoy credit cards range from no-annual-fee cards to premium cards. However, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is popular with many travelers since it is right in the middle of the pack

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