When you don’t have time for a weeklong vacation, a mountain town can deliver the perfect change of scenery in just a few days. Across the U.S., these destinations offer everything from scenic gondola rides and pristine hiking trails to cozy cafés, craft breweries and luxury resorts. Plus, many of them offer enough walkable charm […]

There are plenty of business credit cards available, making it difficult to decide which is best. Chase loyalists or those looking to open a Chase credit card can choose from four Ink Business cards. Two of these options are the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the Ink Business Cash® Credit

My family kicks off every holiday season with a visit to Gaylord’s signature holiday event, “ice!” Each year in early November, all six Gaylord Hotels properties across the U.S., along with a handful of JW Marriott locations, transform into magical winter wonderlands. We decorate gingerbread houses, go ice skating, write letters to Santa and don

Are you curious about what the future of airport security might look like? A visit to one of the busiest airports on the East Coast offers a sneak peek at one possibility. Earlier this summer, the Transportation Security Administration began trialing new “e-gates” at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). And this week, I had the

Atmos Rewards offers fantastic value to Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flyers, but I love this loyalty program for its attractive award rates with Oneworld partners, such as American Airlines, Japan Airlines and Qantas. The Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card is an excellent airline card to earn Atmos Rewards points. Its current welcome

As a New Jersey native, I find Wawa’s lure unmatched. This gas station, quick-service slash quasi-convenience store has over 1,000 locations, mostly in the mid-Atlantic and Florida. It’s the place you can grab a hoagie (some may refer to it as a sub or hero, depending on where you are from), chips, an Icee and

Another budget airline is diving headfirst into first class. Allegiant Air this week announced it’s joining the wave of discounters embracing “premium.” The Las Vegas-based carrier will launch a new first-class cabin beginning in 2027. The new seats appear to be right on par with what you’d expect in a domestic first-class seat — spacious

With a $150 annual fee (see rates and fees), the Capital One Spark Cash Plus card earns 2% cash back on every purchase, making it a great option for business owners who value simplicity. Whether you’re buying office supplies or taking clients out to dinner, you’ll earn the same rewards rate each time you use

Using points and miles instead of cash to pay for flights and hotels sounds like a dream come true for any frequent (or even semifrequent) traveler. Actually taking your first steps into this hobby, however, can feel daunting. I remember putting off using the points and miles I’d accumulated for a while since I felt

Delta Air Lines is bringing DraftKings gaming — but not gambling — to the skies. The new gaming feature, called SkyPicks, is free to play and available starting right away on Delta planes equipped with the airline’s Delta Sync Wi-Fi. The airline says the game will give sports fans “a new way to engage with