Travel Blog

I’m sure you’ve experienced getting sick while on vacation or immediately after traveling.  We’ve all been there and it’s really not very surprising.  It’s hard to stay healthy while traveling.  When we travel we put our bodies through a lot.  We’re around a ton of people, some of which are potentially sick. We eat different foods that our body is…

It’s so important to be able to book the best possible hotel room. You also want to be able to find the best deal that you can when booking a hotel. Many people who travel often need to be able to book hotels as conveniently as possible. Some professionals are on the road all the time, so booking hotels is…

While there is no Chase Sapphire Preferred 100k offer anymore, it’s still a very valuable card with a signup bonus of 60k Ultimate Rewards. The Chase Sapphire Preferred is known as the best first travel credit card to get. This is due to the high signup bonus, the ability to redeem its points at a high value, and the lower…

When you are booking a rental car, it is imperative to be able to find the best rates. You want to feel like you are getting a good deal, so it makes sense to use a good car rental booking site. The best sites on the Internet are going to be able to offer you many different options while also…

Booking your travel should not have to be a difficult process. You want to be able to find a good site that makes it simple for you to book everything that you need when you are going on a vacation. This is also going to be imperative for anyone who does a lot of travel due to business. Thankfully, there…

If you’re trying to understand the credit score range better, you’ve come to the right place.  You’ll learn what the credit score range is, what good credit scores are, and what excellent credit scores are.  Have you ever wondered what goes into calculating a credit score, or how to improve your own credit score?  It’s possible to get into your…

If you’re planning on traveling outside of the country anytime soon, then you need to make sure that your passport is up to date. If your passport has expired, then you’re going to have to make sure that you renew it before your trip. Some people aren’t exactly sure about how to go about renewing a passport in the US.…

You want to make sure that you’re prepared for air travel ahead of time. When you’re flying somewhere on vacation or on business, it’s important to know what to expect. If you go in without the right knowledge, then it’s possible that you’ll be blindsided by certain fees. There are many different fees associated with air travel but the most…

A common question I’ve heard recently is “where does Southwest fly?” It’s a good question because, in recent years, their route map has been changing drastically. Just a few years ago, they only had flights within the continental US. Through their expansion, Southwest will soon have 103 destinations that they fly to. Their destinations will include flights within the continental…

Have you ever been on the checkout page of the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal and noticed a box to enter a Chase Ultimate Rewards Promo Code? When I see promo code boxes of any online checkout, it makes me wonder if I’m missing out on a discount of some sort. Well, when it comes to Chase Ultimate Rewards Promo codes,…

is one of the premier travel booking sites on the Internet for a good reason. So many people use this site in order to book their travel. It is useful for booking flights, hotels, and rental cars. It is capable of doing so much that there are many users who simply use the travel booking site for all of their…

Are you looking for the current Chase Freedom Calendar?   We have the current Chase Freedom rewards calendar as well as all the old calendars dating back to 2013.   The Chase Freedom is a great credit card for earning Chase Ultimate Rewards points on purchases. It earns 5X points on quarterly rotating category bonuses. Over the years these bonuses…

You probably know by now that Chase Ultimate Rewards are the most valuable loyalty or reward point system of them all. The reason that they’re so valuable is that they’re the most flexible. When redeeming Ultimate Rewards, there are three options. The best redemption option is to convert points to the Chase transfer partners. There are 9 Chase airline partners and…

There are two ways to redeem your Chase Ultimate Rewards for travel. Either through the Chase travel portal or with Chase transfer partners. Depending on what type of travel you want to book and how much it costs, you may or may not want to use the Chase travel portal. Sometimes you’ll get a better redemption rate through the travel…

People who travel frequently want to be able to make their traveling experience as streamlined as possible. There are actually several things that travelers can do to help themselves out. One of the most popular methods is to get a Known Traveler Number (KTN). If you have never heard of this before, then you might be wondering “what is a…

The Marriott Bonvoy rewards program has seen a lot of changes recently. The addition of Starwood and the SPG rewards program is the largest change of all. Along with these changes came alterations to their co-branded credit cards. Now there are multiple credit card options to earn free Marriott stays which can be used to stay at Marriott category 5…

Many people get confused about the differences between Chase Pay and Chase QuickPay and often consider them one and the same. However, they are quite different. In fact, each of them serves its own purpose and the only real similarity is their name. Granted both services are offered by Chase Bank, but Chase Pay is a mobile service, whereas Chase…

Flying is definitely the most convenient way to get somewhere far away. Many people fly regularly due to business responsibilities. There are even people who fly several times a month for entertainment purposes. Flights can be quite expensive if you don’t take the time to try to find the best deal, though. Many people have been asking us the question,…

There are numerous ways to save money on travel expenses.  While I talk about them a lot and it’s the main topic of Travel Freedom, points and miles are not the only way to save massive amounts of money while on vacation.  In fact, points and miles can’t always be used, so it pays to understand where you can save…

If you’ve never flown Southwest before, it can be a daunting task to figure out what’s going on. Southwest does things a little bit different than most other airlines. I love them for it, and so do most people who take the time to understand how the process works. I’ve found that I save a ton of money by flying Southwest…

If you’re planning on traveling outside of the United States any time soon, then you should really look into getting your US passport. A passport is necessary for US citizens who wish to travel abroad. If you don’t have your passport, then you’ll likely be denied entry into whatever country you’re trying to travel to. There are some exceptions to…

The Citi ThankYou Premier card is one of Citibank’s top credit card offers. It comes with a substantial introductory offer, has good earning potential, and it’s points are very redeemable. With all these great features, how does it stand up next to it’s biggest competitor? The Chase Sapphire Preferred is known as the best first travel credit card for people to…

After applying for a credit card, you’ll receive one of three different Chase credit card application status messages. You will either be instantly approved, denied, or your application will be marked as pending. No matter what message you get, you can still be approved for the Chase credit card that you applied for. If your card is approved instantly, you…

When travelers consider making use of Airbnb to save money, it’s typically with respect to finding affordable accommodation options. Indeed, as noted in ‘6 Ways to Save Money on Travel’, the service is typically very easy to use, and can often be cheaper than other rental or booking options. Flipping things around though, Airbnb can also help travelers save money…

Is the Capital One® Savor® Cash Rewards Credit Card the best cash back credit card? With a popular 4% cash back category it’s definitely worth looking into. We’ll go through all the details of the card and dissect whether it competes for the King of cash back credit cards or not. The Features & Benefits of Capital One Savor The Capital…

Credit cards are very useful as they can be charged for getting access to different types of funds. Short-term loans and bank credit are effective for funding business or personal expenses. Smart entrepreneurs also use credit cards to fund assets through debt restructuring where the outstanding credit can be apportioned to be paid over one or two years. If you’re…

Cruising with children shouldn’t be a nightmare to plan. Going on a trip with your family should be a joyous occasion from start to finish. That is precisely why charter cruises were invented. A private cruise tailored to your and your family’s needs, where you can make life-long memories. A cruise is actually the perfect bonding trip that every family…

Chase Sapphire Reserve lounge access is obtained through the credit card. The Chase Sapphire Reserve is a premium credit card that comes with an array of travel benefits to allow you to travel in luxury. The card comes with features like 50,000 points as an introductory bonus, a $300 annual travel credit, free Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, and of…

A credit card number is a 16-digit string of numbers, separated in 4 groups of 4 numbers each for ease of reading. In some cases, the number can be as long as 19 digits. Have you ever wondered how that number is generated? Well, we’ve got the answer. The numbers are based on the American National Standards Institute ANSI numbering system.…

Most of the time when people go on vacation, they naturally think of staying in a hotel.  While that mindset has changed a bit with Airbnb’s emergence, hotels are still the norm.  I’d like to show you that you have options when it comes to accommodations while traveling. There are a handful of reliable options when it comes to booking…

Have you ever heard of an American Express Centurion Lounge before? They’re known to be the most elite airport lounge brand of them all. If you travel regularly, you’ve probably at least noticed an airport lounge before. They look like a place where only business travelers and the rich are allowed to set foot in. Looks can be deceiving. There…

Trying to get the best possible deal on a flight is important. You want to be able to use your money as effectively as you possibly can when it comes to travel. For this reason, it makes sense to take your time to see all of the available prices. In order to do this, you can make use of the…

There are five Chase credit cards that earn at least 50,000 Ultimate Rewards points from the signup bonus alone. Two of them are personal Chase Sapphire credit cards and three are business Chase Ink credit cards. All five of these Chase Ultimate Rewards cards earn top ranks when it comes to travel credit cards. Out of the five, we’ll analyze…

Are you looking for a hotel credit card to take advantage or reward nights instead of paying money? If you like saving money on hotels, our list of the best hotel credit cards is going to be of interest to you. We’ve gone through all available hotel rewards credit cards and found the 5 best. These hotel credit cards are…

When it comes to travel, I’m sure you already have a few travel apps downloaded onto your cell phone.  The real question is whether any of the apps you have, actually benefit you.  I’ve put together a list of the travel apps that I find to be the most useful while I’m traveling or planning to travel.  Some of them…