Nonstop routes between Asia and New York have some of the most coveted seats in premium cabins, especially for those looking to redeem frequent flyer miles. I was up to the challenge of finding the…
American Targeting Corporate Travelers with New Status Challenge
Earlier this month, American Airlines announced plans for the future of its AAdvantage program, the main takeaway being that it’s switching to a revenue-based redeemable mileage earning. For …
Planning a Last-Minute Portugal Day Trip with Citi Prestige Concierge
Last week, my family and I visited one of my favorite destinations in Europe: Portugal. I’d only ever been to Lisbon, so I was pretty excited when the rest of the group was willing to take a …
Deal Alert: Many US Cities to Europe from $438 Round-Trip
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows y…
Should You Get the Gold or Platinum Delta Amex Card?
Earlier this month, we wrote about increased sign-up bonuses on the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express and the Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express (note tha…
The Best Credit Cards for Hyatt Guests
Hyatt is one of my favorite hotel chains. Its Gold Passport loyalty program features strong value per point; it offers any unsold standard room as an award (though some properties have minimum-stay…
How a student saved 111 child worker
Embed from Getty Images WHEN I WAS 22, I WAS PUTTERING around my parents house, trying to put off getting a job. Jharna Joshi is doing much cooler things at 22 than I was. The 22-year-old college s…
Airbnb and discrimination
THERE’S A PROBLEM WITH AIRBNB. Last December, Harvard researchers released a report that it was harder for members of the online housesharing community with “black-sounding names”…
Never take your kids to Yucatan
1. A visit to Chichen Itzá sounds interesting, but what kind of child would like explore a Mayan city, full of hieroglyphics, ancient buildings and magical stories? Everyone knows children h…
Homophobia of Mexico’s soccer chant
Just days after the Orlando mass shooting at an LGBTQ club, whose victims included four Mexican citizens, Mexico’s soccer fans could be heard chanting “Puto” from the stands. Thou…