Citi ThankYou Rewards points can unlock dream trips and fantastic travel experiences, and many of Citi’s proprietary cards earn these points at a quick rate. Best of all? You don’t have to shell out hundreds in annual fees to collect a stash of ThankYou Rewards points. The no-annual-fee Citi Strata℠…
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Swimming with Mount Fuji in the distance: A tranquil stay at Tokyo’s first JW Marriott hotel
In Tokyo, luxury hotels are a dime a dozen, and visitors have their pick of name-brand properties like Edition, Four Seasons, Aman (and the first of Aman’s new “little-sister brand,” Janu), among many others. So, when I first learned last year that JW Marriott was finally entering the mix, I…
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Atmos Ascent vs. Atmos Summit: Which is best for Alaska and Hawaiian flyers?
Atmos Rewards is the joint loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flyers. While Atmos Rewards’ primary target is someone who frequently flies with these carriers, the program offers more than meets the eye. Atmos Rewards points are valuable, worth 1.45 cents apiece per TPG’s January 2026 valuations, and…
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Boutique air carrier JSX knows where it wants to fly its spiffy turboprop planes next
Semiprivate charter carrier JSX has a new fleet of turboprop planes and a hunch that Americans might want to fly on them. So, where will travelers see the new aircraft? JSX’s top executive knows exactly where he’d like to send them. The carrier has its eyes on flights between San…
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Azamara Cruises announces fleetwide renovation: Luxe suites, local cuisine and more
There’s big news in the small-ship cruise world: Azamara Cruises has announced plans to renovate and relaunch its fleet of four ships over the coming years. The cruise line is known for its small ships (holding fewer than 700 passengers each) and intimate feel. Azamara cruises often dock in smaller,…
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Bilt introduces new simplified tiers for earning fee-free points on rent or mortgages, increases rate up to 1.25x
This year has started with a bang for those who like to earn points on their rent — or now, even mortgages — with the much-anticipated Bilt 2.0 launch. This launch included the introduction of three new credit cards and a new system that layers in a secondary rewards currency,…
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Remember to select Marriott Annual Choice Benefits by Feb. 1: Here’s what to pick
Marriott elite status offers some impressive benefits to frequent travelers. But the perks get particularly compelling once you accrue at least 50 elite nights in a calendar year. At this point, you’ll unlock Marriott Platinum Elite status, but you’ll also get the ability to pick a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit.…
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The best adults-only cruises to try if you can’t stand being around kids on vacation
What are the best adults-only cruises — the ones that not only ban kids but cater to grown-up tastes and interests? You may be asking because you just spent time on a megaship where the kids took over the pools and hot tubs (not to mention the elevators), much to…
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The US is back in the world’s 10 most powerful passports ranking
The U.S. has reclaimed a top-10 spot in the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, after dropping out of it for the first time in its 20-year history in 2025. Henley & Partners, a London-based residence and citizenship advisory firm, issues the quarterly report, which…
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The best credit card welcome bonuses of January 2026
If you haven’t evaluated your credit card portfolio lately, now is a great time to do so. That’s because we regularly update this roundup to feature top welcome bonuses across cards that made the cut to be included in our best credit cards list. Earning new card bonuses is the…