SFO passengers can now check their bags in the parking lot

Passengers departing San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can check their bags in the airport’s parking lot thanks to its remote airline check-in service, which the airport launched Nov. 19. This service is currently only available for flyers on domestic flights on select airlines — specifically Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue — from 4 a.m. to…

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5 Apple products on sale for Black Friday

Editor’s note: Prices were accurate as of 11 a.m. EST, Nov. 29, 2024.  Any chance to save on Apple products is something to note as these popular products that can make travel — and life — a bit easier rarely go on decent discounts. Here are five of our Apple favorites currently on sale on Amazon for Black Friday….

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Cruise line gift cards: Where to buy them, how to spend them

If you’re racking your brain to come up with the perfect gift for your cruise-loving family member or friend, consider buying them a gift card or certificate from their favorite cruise line. Cruisers will appreciate a gift they can use toward purchasing their cruise fare or splurging on a beverage package, specialty restaurant or spa treatment. Don’t rule out…

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The best Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday hotel deals you can expect in 2024 (so far)

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Everyone knows that Black Friday is one of the best times to save money — especially on travel. Hotels, resorts and other types of accommodations typically have incredible sales running during this period. Many discounts are already available to book now, while others won’t be…

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Quick Points: Credit card points transfers to airline and hotel partner programs cannot be reversed

One of our favorite ways to redeem transferable credit card points is to transfer them to airline and hotel partner programs. While you can redeem points through many credit card programs’ travel platforms to book flights and hotel stays, you’ll only get a fixed redemption value when redeeming your rewards through the travel platform. For example, when you redeem…

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How this muggle used credit card perks and other hacks to make a Universal theme park trip more affordable

I have never taken my family on a theme park vacation because they’re just too dang expensive. Other families are going into debt to go to Disney World, but I don’t like the Mouse enough to jeopardize my financial security. And while I’m privileged to have a vacation budget, many of our vacations involve driving to an Airbnb on…

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Best winter cruises for warm weather and cool getaways

The idea of winter cruises might conjure visions of ice floes, or it might be an island escape from the doldrums of those typically cold months. In reality, a winter cruise is both. Winter weather depends on where you live, but a cruise during the months that end and begin the year offers the chance to either seek the…

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Apple’s AirPods Pro are on sale for their best Black Friday price ever — here’s why we love them

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Pricing is accurate as of Nov. 29 and may change over time. Apple’s fan-favorite AirPods Pro received a major upgrade back in September 2022, making the earbuds more travel-friendly than ever. Amazon currently has Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) on sale for the lowest price we’ve ever seen for…

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