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Picture yourself perched above Grand Central Terminal in midtown Manhattan, walking around the 55th floor of one of the city’s newest skyscrapers. No matter where you turn in this space, you feel like you’re in the center of the world. Exit the elevator and walk straight for an up-close view of the Chrysler Building. Turn…

Are you looking for a hotel room fit for a king or queen? When traveling to London, it’s fun to follow in the footsteps of the British royal family, who’ve been waltzing around the capital’s most gilded hotels for more years than we can count. If cost is no issue, there are some beautiful places…

Nothing quite captures the joyous arrival of spring than cherry blossom season. Ancient hanami (flower-watching) celebrations in Japan may be the first image that springs to mind when you think of this fleeting floral spectacle. However, there are plenty of destinations along the East and West coasts where you can view firsthand those puffs of…

I started in the points and miles world as a college freshman in 2014. I had long wanted to go on a solo adventure through Europe but couldn’t afford the $1,000-plus round-trip ticket over winter break and pay for other expenses that would inevitably come up on the trip. So, I turned to the internet…

Credit card sign-up bonuses and welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update the roundup of our favorite current offers in our best credit cards guide. But to help you keep up with an ever-changing list of bonuses, we’ve also compiled a list…

It’s not easy to feel small in a world determined to keep us all connected all the time. However, spend an evening staring slack-jawed at the northern lights, and you’ll quickly be reminded of your place in the universe. Scientifically speaking, the northern lights – also known as aurora borealis – are formed when electrically…

Booking a cruise can be confusing, whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned cruiser. With so many details to consider, it’s surprisingly easy to make a mistake. Booking errors can range from small details (oops, I selected the wrong sail date!) to the big picture (choosing the wrong cruise line or ship for your preferred…

In general, good personal credit is all you need to qualify for a wide variety of business credit cards. Yet working to build your business credit history and a good business credit score has the ability to offer more benefits.  A good business credit score can provide better access to commercial loans and lines of…

It’s no secret that World of Hyatt’s top-tier Globalist status comes packed with perks. Some popular benefits include standard suite upgrades (upon availability), a full breakfast for registered room guests (up to two adults and two children), waived resort fees and 4 p.m. late checkouts. But here’s one of my favorite Globalist benefits you might…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the questions people often ask me is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how well you can…