5 cheap and easy hacks for awesome travel photography
Photo: Khánh Hmoong/Flickr Big DSLRs and fancy lenses aren’t just expensive, they’re complicated and cumbersome. Instead, save your money and space in your luggage by using the following simple tricks...
View ArticleEarn easy Marriott Rewards points by chatting on social media
Chatty Cathies around the world now have another reason to share their daily adventures on social media thanks to Marriott. The hotel chain is rewarding customers with loyalty points for sharing...
View ArticleStartup will let you pay for flights in monthly installments
Photo: BriYYYZ/Flickr Sometimes the price tag on an plane ticket to your dream destination just has too many digits. But new startup Airfordable will allow you to pay for that ticket in monthly...
View ArticleAirbnb buys up travel search company Vamo
Photo: OuiShare/Flickr Airbnb continues to grow into a hospitality powerhouse — this summer alone 17 million stayed at Airbnb properties. Now, the homesharing company is buying travel search tool Vamo....
View ArticleCommuter Hyperloop is just 5 years away, test track 1 year out
Screenshot: Hyperloop Technologies Just two years after Elon Musk first posited the idea of a 500 mph commuter transportation tube between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the new CEO of Hyperloop...
View ArticleFish spas, steam baths and yoga: 7 relaxing ways to spend a layover
Photo: Chris Barnes Gone are the days spent grumbling over an overpriced pint at the airport bar while delay after delay flashes across the monitor. Now, fliers can find relaxing ways to spend an...
View ArticleThe ultimate guide to flying with pets
Photo: Markus Luck/Flickr Call me crazy: I moved my cat from North America to Asia to Europe. Seriously, do it. I might agree given how much these moves cost in terms of time, money and stress. But as...
View ArticleBreaking it down: the pros and cons of group tours
Photo: Dee Ann/Flickr If you want to see a room of travelers erupt into a wrestling match, just belt out the words “group tour.” No really, I dare you. Because there’s nothing that draws such polarized...
View ArticleU.S. credit cards becoming more secure, easier to use abroad
Photo: frankieleon If you’re planning a trip outside the U.S. soon, now’s a good time to call your credit card company and ask about getting a new microchip card. The U.S. is finally moving over to EMV...
View ArticleThis tool will show you the best mileage deals for any city pair
Screenshot, Economical Excursionists Earning the points is only half the, battle, as they say. Using them is the other half. Booking an award ticket can be so daunting for some frequent travelers, it...
View ArticleHow you can save money on flights by booking through a foreign airline's...
Photo credit: AirAsia I’ll never forget how shocked I felt when a friend from Australia had a travel agent look into flights to Sydney on my behalf and returned airfare that was hundreds of dollars...
View Article7 carsharing programs you need to start using when traveling
Photo: Phillip Pessar/Flickr We’ve all rented cars to get from city to city or to use while we’re on a trip. But why pay to rent a car for an entire week in a city if you’re only going to use it a few...
View Article6 travel bloggers share their most essential tips for packing light
Photo courtesy of Strange Luke/flickr Heavy luggage is a pain — literally, and not only of the physical variety. Travelers also endure baggage fees and a higher chance of losing their belongings if...
View Article8 travel tips you definitely shouldn't follow
Photo credit: Susana Fernandez Everyone’s a critic, especially in the travel industry, but when it comes to travel advice, road warriors know best because we’re actually out there hitting the road. As...
View ArticleHere's what you need to know about packing batteries for flying
Photo: Myles Findla The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued a safety alert advising airlines to crack down on spare lithium batteries in checked and carry-on luggage, and it’s...
View Article13 small travel hacks that can be gamechangers
See: umbrella. Photo via Tjook on Flickr You know how to travel. And we know you know how to travel. Still, there always ways to do things better — slight changes that make things easier, smoother and...
View ArticleUber's new courier service will deliver clothes and groceries on demand
Photo courtesy of Uber Have you ever wanted to cook yourself dinner but you’re too lazy to go pick up groceries? If so, you’re going to love the idea of UberRUSH. The ridesharing company’s new courier...
View Article8 frequent-flier promotions you shouldn't miss in November
Miles and points collectors know a good deal when they see one, but sometimes promotions fly under the radar. Every month we feature the best temporary deals to fatten up your points piggy bank. Here...
View ArticleBritish Airways announces death of 4,500-point U.S. award flights. Here's why...
Photo: British Airways British Airways has been steadily reshaping its Executive Club loyalty program throughout 2015, and the latest change affects the shortest-haul redemptions across all classes for...
View Article6 great miles-and-points blogs to learn the art of travel hacking
Photo courtesy of danist soh/Unsplash Traveling on a budget and enjoying first-class airline seating and luxury hotel amenities don’t need to be separate endeavors if you know how to use miles and...
View ArticleUse this app to coast through immigration at the airport
Photo: Fellowship of the Rich on Flickr Global Entry is a great way to speed through immigration when returning home from abroad, and it’s definitely worth the $100 signup fee. But there’s another...
View ArticleWhat's the difference between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and CLEAR?
Photo: Orin Zebest/Flickr The veteran road warrior has several options when it comes to expediting those frequent airport experiences and cutting down on time spent in line after line. But those three...
View ArticleHow to best use Twitter for customer service when traveling
Photo: Alejandro Escamilla/Unsplash It’s no surprise that disgruntled, frustrated or confused customers are contacting brands through social media channels. Asking a question on Twitter or Facebook is...
View ArticleExpedia will start offering more railway ticket options
Photo: Evan Bench/Flickr As the world’s largest travel booking site, Expedia is known for offering a broad scope of flights, hotels and car rentals, and it seems like the selection is also about to get...
View ArticleTravel bloggers share their advice for using TripAdvisor wisely
Photo: Thomas Lefebvre/Unsplash TripAdvisor can be an important resource for travelers, but there are always tips and tricks for making the most of its reviews and ratings. We asked five top travel...
View ArticleBanning carry-on bags could make boarding process 71% faster, strategist says
Photo:SuperJet International/Flickr An op-ed in an issue of this week’s Boston Globe posits the brave thought “What if we did away with carry-on bags on flights entirely?” Devin Liddell, the founder...
View ArticleLow on juice? Charge your phone with your belt, jeans, suitcase or jacket
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when running out of battery life on your phone while traveling sent shivers down your spine. Without a working smartphone, would you ever make it back to...
View ArticleThese virtually cost-free changes could cut airline carbon emissions in half
Air travel accounts for somewhere between 2% and 2.5% of global carbon emissions each year, or roughly the equivalent of Germany’s annual carbon output. But already-known changes to airlines’ standard...
View ArticleUse these 5 free apps for stress-free holiday travel
Photo: Kate Zaidova/Unsplash This is a wonderful time of year, filled with deliciously indulgent eating, holiday cheer and hour-long TSA lines. Yes, there is plenty to love about this festive season,...
View ArticleTake advantage of these 8 hotel promos to fatten up your points piggy bank
The holiday season can mean slower business-travel traffic at hotels. So to encourage more stays, hotel brands beef up the promotions. Below are eight of this month’s biggest promos. Photo credit,...
View Article7 ways to stay safe while you're on the road, according to travel bloggers
Photo: Nathan Walker/Unsplash Read the travel section of your favorite news site on any given day and you’re bound to find some horror stories — from convicted murderers getting through TSA PreCheck to...
View ArticleBloggers share the worst travel advice they've ever received (and offer some...
Paragliding over Medellin, Colombia, a place I was once told I shouldn’t travel to. (But I’m glad I did!) Not all advice is good advice, especially when it comes to travel. “Eat here!” “Don’t go there”...
View ArticleThis travel hack might be your best chance at redeeming award flights and...
Anyone who has put time and hard-earned money into an airline’s loyalty program only to be rebuffed when they eventually attempt to redeem those miles knows that having awards points and actually using...
View ArticleThis is when you should book your flight for every destination
The new year is right around the corner, and if you have any travel plans ahead for 2016, you may want to consider exactly when to book your flights. The day of the week you purchase a ticket can make...
View ArticleTake advantage of these credit-card bonuses before the new year
Credit card companies know that earning your business is easier when there are a few promotions to lure you in and keep you interested. Here are some of the latest and greatest (but, as always, these...
View ArticleThe world's best luggage, according to travel bloggers
Photo: Crumpler HW There have been some amazing carry-ons debut this year, and while we’ve got our own opinions on the best of the best, we always like to get the advice of other professional...
View ArticleRWV year in review: The changes that shook the frequent-flier universe
No news is generally good news in the miles-and-points world. Unfortunately for those of us who obsessively track our account balances in hopes of cashing in our points for aspirational trips to the...
View ArticleGoogle Flights quietly adds new tool that helps frequent fliers maximize...
In our definitive rankings of flight-booking sites, Google Flights was our favorite. By far. You can search flights within an entire country or continent, or even by alliance. You can also view your...
View ArticleThese travel brands let you lock in airline fares for up to a week
Photo: Holly Victoria Norval/flickr All airlines flying are required to give potential fliers the option to either hold their fare for 24 hours or cancel their reservation at no cost within 24 hours of...
View Article5 travel resolutions we should all make in 2016
With all of 2015’s travel nightmares and airport blunders now in our rearview mirrors, it’s time to focus on what we can do better in the year ahead. Let’s collectively work on better airport behavior,...
View ArticleRing in the new year with bonus miles from these 7 airline promotions
It can be a bit depressing to see a big fat zero next to the elite status tracker in your frequent flier profile at the start of the year. But a few bonus miles from these promotions can help put a...
View ArticleMore than half of business travelers prefer American Airlines, survey says
A recent study of frequent business travelers showed that those who pack their suitcases and fly for work do so often, rack up piles of frequent flier miles and are incredibly loyal to one carrier in...
View ArticleHere's how to get free domestic and international lounge access on American...
Air Berlin, a member of the oneworld alliance and partner with American Airlines, is making a play to attract more business from U.S. travelers by offering elite status matches. The move is similar to...
View ArticleThis man has 1,497 credit cards — and yes, he says he has a perfect credit score
Mileage and points junkies have been known take things to an extreme, signing up for a dozen or more credit card offers to rack up thousands, even millions of points. While this sounds like it could be...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about the American Airlines AAdvantage program
American Airlines created the first ever frequent-flier program in 1981. A lot has changed since then, but the carrier’s AAdvantage program is still one of our favorites. Following a successful...
View ArticleJetBlue is giving out double points through the end of February — and they go...
What’s the only thing better than airline miles? More airline miles! And JetBlue just announced a way for frequent fliers to seriously boost their miles balance. From now until February 29, the airline...
View ArticleThis man injected a chip into his hand, became first to board flight with a wave
Andreas Sjöström ,vice president of digital for technology consulting company Sogeti, is probably updating his LinkedIn profile right about now to include the fact that he is the first person to ever...
View ArticleThe Points Guy releases web series to show you just how far you can travel on...
Photo: Brian Kelly For points-obsessed travelers (or those in training) ThePointsGuy.com is an invaluable resource to learn the art of travel hacking and stay current on all things miles and points....
View Article15 reasons why right now — not the 1950s — is the golden age of travel
Louis CK has a hilarious bit about what a bunch of unappreciative jerks we are when it comes to air travel, how we act as though our plane is like “a cattle car in the 40s in Germany”, despite the fact...
View ArticleThese unusual travel tips will keep you safe and comfortable on the road
For better or worse, we all have our quirks. But on the roads our more, um, unique habits can pay off by keeping us safe, comfortable and aware. We caught up with a few travel bloggers who shared some...
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