Throw a weak ass BBQ.Just to be clear — barbecue is a cooking method (it also happens to describe the meat and apparatus) while a BBQ is a gathering you have while you’re barbecuing. It…
Qantas Now Offering a “Parental Pause” for Frequent Flyers
As it turns out, having a baby while in the air is not all that uncommon. However, many airlines have policies in place that don’t allow pregnant women to fly after a certain date in their pr…
16 moments I didn’t expect to have in Cuba
MY FIRST EXPERIENCE OF CUBA could not have been more different from my second. My first visit was for a wedding in Varadaro, a kind of “roped off” resort area. The endless mojitos were …
Thursday Giveaway: Win a $500 Marriott Gift Card
This week’s Thursday Giveaway is a $500 Marriott gift card for your next trip to one of the chain’s properties worldwide. The gift card is valid for stays, dining and more at any partic…
Newark’s City Council Could “Ban” Uber at EWR Airport
Say what you will about Uber, but the car sharing service has certainly made it affordable to get to and from Newark Airport without the time-consuming process of taking a subway, a train and anoth…
Why Chase Sapphire Preferred and Freedom Unlimited are the Perfect Beginner Combo
If you’re just getting started with earning points and miles, you’ll quickly find that transferable points are incredibly valuable for earning and redeeming with a wide variety of trave…
What To Do If You’re Declined for a Credit Card
Even with the most detailed application preparation, you can still run into situations where you aren’t approved for a credit card. The good news is that an initial denial doesn’t have …
Earn Up to 3X Starpoints with SPG Triple Up
With Starwood’s current promotion now coming to an end, the chain just teased its next bonus-earning opp: SPG Triple Up. Starwood’s early 2016 promo gave SPG members an opportunity to e…
Why You’ll Want to Avoid Multi-City Itineraries
In the past, if you were going on a trip and planning to visit multiple cities, there was a good chance you booked your airline tickets on a multi-city itinerary. This was usually the easiest way t…
Virgin America to Start Charging for ViaSat Wi-Fi Service
Earlier this month, Alaska Airlines confirmed that it would be acquiring Virgin America — a deal worth roughly $4 billion. And while we don’t know too much about the acquisition as of y…