When I wrote a news post about a Wyndham Rewards promotion for earning up to 30,000 bonus points after just four nights, I expected most readers might not see the value. But I almost immediately started considering how I could use the promotion, and I ended up earning 24,500 Wyndham points from two stays totaling […]

When I tell people that I pay $895 per year (see rates and fees) for my American Express Platinum Card®, I’m usually met with confusion at how I could possibly justify that price tag. I love being able to respond by saying that I actually profit off of this card in terms of value each

For years now, Jackson Hole has loomed large in my mind as the epitome of a true western mountain town. There’s unbeatable skiing, both inbound and backcountry; authentic saloons around every corner; proximity to not one but two massive, wildlife-filled national parks. I’ve always been romanced by the idea of the Tetons with their jagged

Taking red-eye flights is a reality of intercontinental travel. After all, the vast majority of flights from the U.S. to Europe take off late in the day, fly through the night and land the next morning across the Atlantic. You’re also likely to spend the night on a plane if you’re headed deep into South

If you have a premium Chase credit card in your wallet, every so often, it makes sense to think about things like: Is the annual fee worth paying? Are you actually using the card’s benefits? Does the card still fit your spending and travel? If you answer no to any of the questions above, you

I was worried that the “Miracle on the Hudson Experience” at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum would be a Disney-like ride, akin to flight-theater attractions that simulate flying over a city. To my relief, that’s not what the museum experience was about. “Miracle on the Hudson” refers to the Jan. 15, 2009, incident in which US

For most people, booking the right hotel stay comes down to a few simple factors: price, location and amenities. “Oh, this one includes free breakfast,” one might say to themselves, and voila, it’s booked. For some communities, it’s not so simple. Until my father started traveling again after having his leg amputated, I never understood

Wyndham and Barclays refreshed their cobranded credit card portfolio in June, offering travelers four distinct options based on how often they stay with Wyndham and which benefits they value most. The lineup now ranges from a no-annual-fee card for occasional Wyndham guests to a premium personal card designed for travelers who can maximize annual statement

Southwest Airlines flyers have something to look forward to at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) soon. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates DCA, is planning a new nine-gate concourse for Terminal 1, as shown in environmental documents for the project released in July. The facility would replace the midcentury concourse and rotunda —

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is Marriott’s premium hotel credit card, but you don’t need to stay at Marriott every week to get your money’s worth. Between its annual free night award, monthly dining statement credits and automatic Platinum Elite status, it’s surprisingly easy to justify the card’s $650 annual fee (see rates