The complete guide to credit card annual fees

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.  Since I write about points, miles and credit cards, the topic of annual fees often comes up with friends and family. I’ve been surprised to hear how many people avoid — and, in some cases, completely exclude — cards with annual fees. ”I’ve heard many…

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Save up to 40% on Hilton’s newest all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic

Hilton is calling crowd-weary travelers back to the Caribbean with the opening of Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort. The newest member of Hilton’s Curio Collection, the property is in the lesser-known coastal town of Miches, about 90 minutes north of Punta Cana. It marks the first all-inclusive Curio Collection property, part of the Hilton Honors program, in the…

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IHG One Rewards: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and more

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. IHG One Rewards is the loyalty program for IHG Hotels & Resorts, which includes brands like Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. It’s become one of my go-to hotel loyalty programs and is the…

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21 best all-inclusive resorts for families

Long days in the sun, laid-back beach time, outdoor adventures and exciting culinary experiences: These are just a few things that make a family vacation one that the entire crew will remember for years to come. When you vacation at a family-friendly all-inclusive resort, you have more opportunities to welcome those feelings of relaxation and discovery because there’s no…

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How to choose a credit card for airport lounge access

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.  When people find out my job is to write about travel credit cards, they usually ask for expert advice. They want to know which of our favorite credit cards I recommend, which cards will complement their existing portfolio and whether their current everyday card is…

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The 10 best places to travel in August

Editor’s note: This recurring article is regularly updated with the latest offers and information. Most travelers want to go somewhere to keep cool at the sweaty end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Maybe you want to think beyond the basic beach vacation and head to the mountains or even the Southern Hemisphere, where it’s winter. Or perhaps you’re…

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