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Sick of seeing sky-high SkyMiles rates to fly Delta? There could be a better way: Using points from partner airline Virgin Atlantic to book that exact same Delta flight instead. We've written...
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Flight prices might seem high, but cheap flights are out there if you know where to look – and our team at Thrifty Traveler does. Day after day after day, we're sending...
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Black Friday is almost here. And like clockwork, we see the requests pouring in from fellow travelers, asking about finding cheap flight deals this Friday. But here's the truth: Whether it's Black...
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When banks like American Express come out with a limited-time, increased welcome offer on popular travel cards, the same question floods our inboxes: Should I upgrade my card? Or apply for a...
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I grew up really enjoying travel. My parents were both doctors and they would go to lots of medical conferences in all kinds of cities. They brought me along and I remember...
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The 2010s were the decade when travel became easier. The arrival of short-term lodging services, the embrace of “second cities”, and the rapid growth of budget airlines both shrunk our globe and...
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Lounge access before you fly and a glass of champagne after boarding. Top-notch meals and service. And most importantly: a lie-flat seat that reclines into a comfortable bed as you cross the...
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November is a smart time to travel—between the summer and holiday high seasons—and fall light and often-clear skies make it a great month for photography too. Below are some of your smartest...
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Pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists, and shoulder-season deals make October a great time to travel to a large swath of the globe. Since you can’t go everywhere, we’ve pinpointed a few of the...
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Master Sergeant Eric Haynes (retired) has a classic American story. Born in Moberly, Missouri in 1966, he joined the Air Force right out of high school and began what would be three-plus...
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November is the last month for some of the best flight deals as it is the last month of shoulder season before holiday travel kicks off. There are a lot of destinations...
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May is an oh-so-lovely time to be hiking, sightseeing, or simply people-watching at an outdoor café in many destinations. Below are some of your smartest May trip options. (For other months of...
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I have always been a r/OneBag traveler. In my twenties and thirties, it was euphemistically called “backpacking,” even if actual hiking in the wilderness was only rarely involved. Bringing that one tiny...
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Having a travel credit card in your wallet is a must when it comes to racking up valuable points and miles to book free (or nearly free) flights. If you're looking to...
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This is a guest post by Jade Chan, a Hawaii-based travel blogger.Hawaii is one of the best destinations for solo female travelers, offering pristine white beaches, breathtaking hiking trails, incredible sunrises, and...
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There's a reason we talk about the *chase sapphire preferred* all the time: It's the best starter travel credit card to get into points and miles. An argument could be made for...
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Bilt is a relative newcomer to the world of travel rewards … but in short order, the company that set out to give travelers a way to earn transferable points for paying...
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Americans without passports worried about delays jeopardizing their winter gateways can rest easy, knowing that processing times have dropped, according to a U.S. State Department statement on Thursday. It’s not a myth—more...
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Chase just rolled out a brand-new, limited-time offer on its popular *chase sapphire preferred*: Earn 60,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases in your first three months from account opening. Plus, get...
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Mistake airfares. Yes, they’re really a thing. In a world of instant online booking where nearly every transaction is automated, sometimes the computers (or the people operating them) glitch—to travelers’ advantage. These...
