September is an ideal month to travel if you have some flexibility in your schedule. Summer vacations have wrapped up and kids are back in school, making airports and destinations noticeably less crowded. The theater and arts season launches with fresh shows and exhibitions. Plus, the weather is still warm and sunny, but most of … Read more
Every summer, a group of my closest friends and I spend a week together on Fire Island. At this point in my life, it’s an annual tradition and one of the trips I look forward to most. Once we arrive, the schedule is refreshingly simple. We spend long afternoons bouncing between the beach and the … Read more
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) was one of the first rewards cards I ever got, and it remains a staple in my wallet. For years, I’ve used it to earn valuable transferable points on travel, dining and groceries. If you just got your Chase Sapphire Preferred, there are a few things … Read more
United Airlines’ hub at Dulles International Airport (IAD) has long been on the cusp of something big. In 2018, Scott Kirby, then-president and now CEO of United, said growth at IAD was doing “really well” and hinted at more to come. A year later, the airline added gates at the airport to support more flights. … Read more
Sometimes, you get an offer you just can’t refuse — even if it means letting go of one of your favorite cards. That’s what happened to me as I scoured the internet for a high welcome offer on the American Express Platinum Card®. Everything about the card’s benefits excited me — from its lucrative Resy … Read more
United MileagePlus is a great program for travelers loyal to United Airlines or based near a United hub. The program overhauled its cobranded credit card lineup and announced some big changes that benefit cardholders, making it even more appealing to travelers ready to double down on United. Whether you’re already a frequent United flyer or … Read more
