Do you need a passport to go on a cruise? The answer is both yes and no. Whether you need a passport depends on numerous factors, including where you embark and disembark the ship, where you’re sailing to and which line you’re cruising with. There’s no definitive answer — and it can be confusing. If you’re planning a cruise and have questions about...

Choosing your next credit card can be a challenge. When I decided to open my fifth credit card, it came down to a showdown between the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Bilt Mastercard® (see rates and fees). While the rewards and benefits of the Bilt card are appealing, I chose to go with the Sapphire Preferred. There are many compelling reasons...

Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club program has devalued redemptions flying All Nippon Airways again, this time in business class. Without notice, round-trip business-class redemptions have increased as follows: Hawaii to Japan is now 75,000 Virgin points (up from 70,000 points) Western United States to Japan is now 105,000 Virgin points (up from 90,000...

Spirit Airlines is once again making a slew of changes to its network. This time, the updates are mainly focused on the airline’s Houston operating base, where Spirit is refocusing its flying on routes that it hopes will be popular. The network changes were first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. Spirit will add...

[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420175088″] “Yes, I’m going to Mexico and staying in a treehouse.” When I said this to anyone who knows me, they blinked in disbelief since it’s generally a given that I prefer to experience nature from indoors — ideally through a window in an air-conditioned room. However, I’m willing to step a bit out of my comfort...

Southwest Airlines is celebrating five years of service in Hawaii with a special promotion: Rapid Rewards members can now earn a valuable Companion Pass by taking just one round-trip flight to Hawaii this summer. To qualify, you must: Be a Rapid Rewards member (you can create an account for free). Register for the promotion and purchase qualifying...