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A new Alaska Airlines premium credit card with enhanced perks and greater opportunities to earn bonus miles is coming next summer.

If your New Year resolves to become a better and smarter traveler there are some simple steps you can take in 2025.

Like most travelers, I’m determined to maximize my vacation days in 2025. The key to making the most of your paid time off—whether you’re hoping to plan lengthy bucket-list trips or are looking to ramp up your weekend getaways—is being strategic about which days you request vacation. It’s a common hack: To smartly link your PTO with holidays and office closures, which allows for more overall time out of office. Effectively, you get more vacation from the same number of vacation days.

Amex Membership Rewards is offering a lucrative 40 percent transfer bonus for cardholders who move their points over to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, unlocking dozens of flight redemptions on the airline and its SkyTeam partners.  

I had intricately planned my road trip exploring the Italian and German heritage of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, to maximize immigrant cuisine, unsung wineries and villages with charming timber-frame buildings. I’d visit Antônio Prado, the self-proclaimed “most Italian city in Brazil,” drive along rural roads lined with hydrangeas, and explore Gramado, a town whose center this time of year resembles an Epcot version of an Alpine ski town, decked out with Santa statues and massive candy canes.

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a favorite business card at TPG, and it just got a whole lot better.

DashPass members and Lyft riders can get 50% off four scheduled airport rides and half off one DoorDash order, up to $10, through Dec. 31, 2024.

If you've been using your debit card for all your purchases for years — carefully tracking your checking account balance and not spending more than what you have in the bank — shifting your spending to a credit card can be a big change.

Maximizing points by taking advantage of promotions across platforms is a popular way to lower the cost of travel. And some of the bonus loyalty points offers can be particularly lucrative.

It never feels like there's enough time in the year to take all the vacations you want — especially if you only get a few precious days off a year. But what if we told you there was a way to turn 11 days of paid time off into 44 days of vacation in 2025? Because there is. And it's an easier hack than you think. 

There might be more expensive brands out there, but don't let price tags fool you. Samsonite is a reliable mainstay in the luggage market, and we're big fans of the brand here at TPG.

In an effort to improve driver experiences, Lyft announced significant earnings improvements designed to address drivers’ biggest frustrations and help maximize their time behind the wheel. 

Not long ago, I was at Home Depot with my mom, grabbing a few things she needed, like lightbulbs and air filters. A friendly employee wearing the store's iconic orange apron greeted us.

There's been a major development in the merger of Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as the two carriers just launched the ability to transfer miles between their respective loyalty programs. While post-merger plans call for a single, combined loyalty program, this is an important first step — and opens up a lucrative new avenue for those with American Express Membership Rewards points.

Points and miles have helped me travel more (and better) this year. In fact, I've already saved thousands of dollars, and it's only September.

Air Canada Aeroplan has announced a new way to redeem points — but only for elite status members.

Foodies, take notice: Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can earn 10 points per dollar on dining purchases through Chase Ultimate Rewards — including prepaid reservations, takeout, delivery, unique dining experiences and more.

We spend a lot of time discussing the best credit cards for various earning categories. We have entire articles dedicated to the best credit cards for gas, supermarkets, cruises and more. We also have a guide to the best credit cards for dining.

If you're looking to step up your fitness game, you might be able to a boost in how many points you'll earn while doing so.

When you apply for a great travel rewards card, the last thing you want is to be turned down. The sign-up bonus, the benefits and the points earned are luring you in, so you'll want to do everything possible to be approved.

Hilton has just launched its new Power Up promotion for autumn.