For most of us who have enjoyed the bougie benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card for years, the enormous annual fee hike came as a shock — and so did the changes to bonus categories. I ditched my AmEx Platinum last year because I was tired of tracking monthly, semiannual, and annual credits, and now CSR is pretty much doing the same. But there…
Portland Maine may be a small city but its food is big on flavors. We were absolutely amazed by the food scene here: locally sourced ingredients, unique flavor combos, and outstanding service. We had so much fun on our latest visit to this beautiful city, we had to include a whopping 12 top spots for excellent cuisine and cocktails. Here’s where we went and why…
If you’re traveling to the District of Columbia for business or sightseeing, chances are you’ll be spending a lot of time around the National Mall, Penn Quarter, and the Northwest in general – and you’re going to work up an appetite. Looking for a great dinner spot with a lively atmosphere and tasty cuisine? After living in the nation’s capital for more than a decade,…
We’ve stayed in more than 70 apartments around the world — many through Airbnb — and we all know they don’t always live up to the pictures or inflated reviews. That’s why we wanted to boil it down to our favorite 10 that you can still book today. Are they all perfect? No. But we find that Airbnbs offer an affordable and comfortable way to…
When you’re short on time, you might want to survey a few countries, explore their unique cultures and history, and decide where you want to take a deeper dive later. Here’s how we made it easy.
Booking a solo trip to Paris with credit card points is more realistic than most people think. In this guide, we walk through exactly how to use a Capital One Venture sign-up bonus to cover flights and accommodations – including a realistic breakdown of three different budget scenarios and what each one actually costs in points.
A trip to Punta Cana is mostly about unwinding on its stunning beaches — but adding these beach clubs, restaurants, and excursions will elevate your adventure and boost your knowledge about this beautiful Caribbean destination. Whether you’re building your own itinerary or staying at an all-inclusive, you may want to try our favorite things we did on our last trip to Dominican Republic’s gorgeous Bavaro…
We recently stayed on Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic — which is one of the most gorgeous high-traffic vacation spots in the world. With direct flights from many cities — and its location less than 30-minutes from the airport — Bavaro Beach is an easy and ideal place to unwind without a lot of hassle getting there. But of course, all this comes…
I take a deep breath in, exhale, unwind, and enjoy the serene majesty of the Mekong River every time I sit on its shores in the historic town of Luang Prabang, Laos. This isn’t a place I thought I would visit multiple times, yet each time I leave, I can’t wait to return. Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, but Luang Prabang’s…
One thing that was really surprising about our recent trip to the Baltic region was the unique aspects of each capital city. We visited Tallinn (Estonia), Riga (Latvia), and Vilnius (Lithuania) – and each one had its own charm. So which one was the best? While we think all three are worth visiting, we know you might only have time to visit one or two….
