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October is one of the best months to plan a leisure trip. In many popular destinations, it’s shoulder season, bringing fewer crowds, lower hotel rates and comfortable weather.

I’m a bit of a nervous traveler, which is why I invest in things like credit cards and airline statuses that can make flying more comfortable through seat upgrades and lounge access. Reading, however, is one of my most valuable investments, both as my go-to distraction in the air and as my favorite way to…

Your morning cup of coffee might not be the sort of expense you think about optimizing. If it’s a regular habit, though, this repeat spending is where combining a rewards credit card with a good loyalty program can really help you maximize your rewards.

When choosing a premium credit card, it’s important to consider which card best meets your needs. Since these cards all charge annual fees in the hundreds (with some approaching $1,000 a year), you don’t want to find yourself in a situation where you’re struggling to get enough value out of the one you choose.

As a kid, I dreaded Labor Day because it marked the end of summer vacation and the return to school. Now, as a grown adult, I look forward to the first Monday in September for many reasons. At the top of the list is the imminent arrival of cooler temperatures after months of heat and…

Cricketers at this month’s Asian Games in Japan will have better accommodation than athletes from many other sports, the head of Japanese cricket has said amid growing concerns about a lack of five-star hotels for players.

It doesn’t really get better than Kauai. I’ve had the privilege of staying on Hawaii’s “Garden Isle” multiple times in the past few years and not only is it absolutely beautiful, but it’s home to a plethora of great hotels and resorts that are available to book with points.

Points and miles are easy to earn, but if you’ve been struggling to redeem them, particularly for premium cabin flights, you need to know about this tool that could save you hundreds — if not thousands — of minutes, points, miles and dollars.

At first glance, the themes of this week’s recommendations might seem a bit… bleak.

The humble glow worm is, in fact, a catchall term for numerous glowing creatures, from gnat larvae to fire flys to algae, that can be found all over the world. These tiny critters illuminate the night through bioluminescence, a process in which light is emitted by internal chemical reactions. Bioluminescence has evolved independently in over…