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The New Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business: Big Fees, Bigger Perks

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The New Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business: Big Fees, Bigger Perks

Chase just dropped the most dramatic Sapphire refresh we’ve seen in years. Starting June 23, 2025, the Sapphire Reserve gets a $245 price bump and a glow-up filled with travel credits, luxury perks, and enough fine print to give your eyeballs whiplash. If you’re wondering whether the new

How to Fly Lie-Flat on a Domestic Flight (Without a Trust Fund or a TikTok Deal)

How to Fly Lie-Flat on a Domestic Flight (Without a Trust Fund or a TikTok Deal)

Ever looked longingly at the lie-flat seats while dragging your backpack through Row 32? Yeah, same. The good news: there’s a sneaky little travel trick that might land you in one of those dreamy seats—on a short domestic flight—without burning through a mountain of miles or selling

🛒 Instacart+ Perks for Chase Ink Cardholders

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🛒 Instacart+ Perks for Chase Ink Cardholders

Chase Ink delivered some delicious news, literally. Whether you're running a business, a household, or just trying to survive until dinner, your Ink Business Cash® or Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (plus the legacy Ink Cash®) now unlocks free Instacart+ membership and monthly credits. Let’s unpack how

Flight Prices Dropped After You Booked? These Are the Only Tools Still Offering Price Guarantee.

Flight Prices Dropped After You Booked? These Are the Only Tools Still Offering Price Guarantee.

You booked your flight, you’re riding high, and then—boom—you check again and the fare’s dropped by $72. Cue the forehead slap. While airlines have mostly ghosted the whole “price drop guarantee” thing, there are still a few platforms offering refunds when fares go down. The catch?

Heads Up, DCA Flyers: Reagan National Will Pause Flights for Army's 250th Bash on June 14

Heads Up, DCA Flyers: Reagan National Will Pause Flights for Army's 250th Bash on June 14

Flying into or out of Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport (DCA) on June 14? You might want to bring a little extra patience and maybe a neck pillow that doesn’t judge. Due to a full-blown celebration for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, DCA will hit

Hawaii Just Introduced a Tourist Climate Fee

Hawaii Just Introduced a Tourist Climate Fee

Welcome to paradise. That’ll be an extra 0.75%. Starting January 1, 2026, Hawaii will officially become the first U.S. state to charge a climate impact fee on tourists. That’s right, your next beach getaway will come with a tiny line item meant to protect the very

Dumpling Panda, Miramar FL

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Dumpling Panda, Miramar FL

Dumpling Panda: The Soup Dumpling Hunt Finally Pays Off (Sort Of) As someone still chasing the soup dumpling high I hit in Tokyo, my search in Miami and Broward has been... underwhelming. But then I found Dumpling Panda in Miramar, and things started looking up. Is it Tokyo-level? Not quite.

How One Crazy Day Trip to NYC Helped Me Jump Airline Status (And Eat My Weight in Dumplings)

How One Crazy Day Trip to NYC Helped Me Jump Airline Status (And Eat My Weight in Dumplings)

Let’s get something out of the way: yes, I flew all the way to New York City and back in a single day. And no, I wasn’t having a midlife crisis. I did it for the status. The Why Behind the Flight I currently hold Silver status with

Maison Pickle, New York NY

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Maison Pickle, New York NY

Brunch, Broadway, and a Sandwich Surprise: Maison Pickle, NYC On a quick girls’ trip from Miami to New York, we had one mission before catching a Broadway show: find a solid brunch spot that wouldn’t feel like yet another tourist trap. A local swore by Maison Pickle on the

Din Tai Fung, New York NY

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Din Tai Fung, New York NY

Soup Dumplings and a Broadway Sprint: Din Tai Fung NYC If you’ve been around here long enough, you already know I have a serious crush on Din Tai Fung. Tokyo stole my heart first, then San Diego kept the spark alive, and now—hello, New York. On a recent

Capital One Lounge Access Is Changing: Here’s What You Need to Know Before 2026

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Capital One Lounge Access Is Changing: Here’s What You Need to Know Before 2026

If you’ve been flexing your Capital One Venture X at airport lounges like royalty—feet up, snacks in hand, sipping your third espresso just because you can—we’ve got news. The ride isn’t over, but the VIP lane is getting a bit more crowded, and Capital One

The 2025 Guide to Airline Change and Cancellation Policies: What You Need to Know

The 2025 Guide to Airline Change and Cancellation Policies: What You Need to Know

Air travel in 2025 is a bit like assembling IKEA furniture, full of surprises and the occasional missing piece. With airlines constantly updating their policies, it's essential to stay informed to avoid unexpected fees and headaches. Here's your comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to navigating airline change and

United and JetBlue Are Joining Forces

United and JetBlue Are Joining Forces

Buckle up, folks. United Airlines and JetBlue just dropped a partnership that's got more layers than a vacationer's suitcase. Dubbed “Blue Sky”, this shiny new alliance aims to offer travelers more routes, more rewards, and—if all goes well—more reasons to ditch the airline shuffle.

Credit Cards with Lounge Access

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Credit Cards with Lounge Access

🆓 No Annual Fee Cards: The Rare Gems Finding a credit card with complimentary airport lounge access and no annual fee is akin to spotting a unicorn; extremely rare. Currently, there are no mainstream credit cards offering this perk without an annual fee. Some cards may provide limited access through promotions

Do You Need a Business to Get a Business Credit Card? (Spoiler: Not Really)

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Do You Need a Business to Get a Business Credit Card? (Spoiler: Not Really)

If you’ve ever googled “do I need a business to get a business credit card?” you’ve probably ended up more confused than when you started. Let’s fix that. The answer is yes. And also no. Super helpful, right? Here’s the real scoop, minus the corporate jargon

Say Aloha to the End: Amex Transfers to Hawaiian (in turn, Alaska) Are Shutting Down

Say Aloha to the End: Amex Transfers to Hawaiian (in turn, Alaska) Are Shutting Down

What You Need to Know Before the Door Closes on This Travel Hack Cue the sad ukulele music. Starting June 30, 2025, you’ll no longer be able to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines. And since Hawaiian has a sneaky little link to Alaska Airlines, that

American Airlines Just Dropped 5,000-Mile Flights. What You Need to Know...

American Airlines Just Dropped 5,000-Mile Flights. What You Need to Know...

American Airlines is doing something we haven't seen in a while—and frankly, we’re shocked in the best way. From now through May 28, 2025, you can book Main Cabin award flights starting at just 5,000 AAdvantage® miles one way. Yup, that’s not a typo.

Points vs. Miles: Same Same, But Totally Different

Points vs. Miles: Same Same, But Totally Different

If you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit hole of travel rewards, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Wait… are points and miles the same thing?” Great question. Short answer: yes-ish. Long answer? Buckle up. Points and Miles: The Same, But Not Really Let’s clear this up once and for

United Polaris Studio Suites: Business Class Finally Gets Its Glow-Up

United Polaris Studio Suites: Business Class Finally Gets Its Glow-Up

Let’s face it, long-haul flights in regular business class can feel like you're attending a very fancy sleepover… with 40 strangers. United Airlines clearly got the memo, because starting in 2026, they’re rolling out the red carpet in the sky with Polaris Studio Suites, and these

Mile High and Medium Roast: JetBlue’s Monday Deal Has Perks on Perks

Mile High and Medium Roast: JetBlue’s Monday Deal Has Perks on Perks

If your Monday survival kit includes caffeine and a vacation countdown, JetBlue and Dunkin’ just brewed up something you'll actually want to read about. In a nod to their long-running partnership, JetBlue is serving up discounted flights, temporary elite status boosts, and a flying coffee billboard. It’s

Airbnb Just Woke Up and Chose Upgrades

Airbnb Just Woke Up and Chose Upgrades

We write about travel for everyone—not just for status chasers. So, when Airbnb dropped a major update for summer 2025, we paid attention. Especially because this is the first time in a while that the company’s changes feel like they actually benefit travelers, not just hosts or shareholders.

How I Scored a Trip to San Diego for Two for Under $500

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How I Scored a Trip to San Diego for Two for Under $500

We booked a last-minute trip to San Diego from Fort Lauderdale. Why? Two words: Birthday. Vacation. Jorge was turning another year hotter, and we never miss a chance to turn a celebration into a getaway. The second reason? My Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Credit Card. Every year, I get a

The Guild Hotel, San Diego CA

The Guild Hotel, San Diego CA

The Guild Hotel San Diego: A Thoughtful Blend of History and Modern Comfort On a recent trip to San Diego, we stayed at The Guild Hotel, part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, and found it to be a refined balance of historic charm and contemporary design. Housed in a 1924

Prohibition Lounge, San Diego CA

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Prohibition Lounge, San Diego CA

Secret Doors, Sazeracs, and Blues: Our Night at Prohibition Lounge, San Diego When planning Jorge’s birthday in San Diego, I was on a mission: find a speakeasy with real speakeasy vibes. No neon “secret” sign pointing to the door. No velvet ropes. I wanted hidden. I wanted mysterious. I

Born & Raised, San Diego CA

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Born & Raised, San Diego CA

Steak, Style, and Wu-Tang: Our Night at Born and Raised in San Diego When you're in San Diego and hunting for a steakhouse that looks like a celebration, Born and Raised in Little Italy is dressed to impress. So for Jorge’s birthday, I figured this was the