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Whether you’re a window fan or prefer the aisle, your airplane seat can make or break your flying experience. While we’d all prefer to jet around in business or first class every time we travel, picking the perfect seat when you’re booked in economy is even more important — especially if you don’t want to end up stuck in the dreaded middle seat. Here’s what you should do to make sure you get to sit exactly where you want when flying. Related: The 7 best starter credit cards 1. Decide where you want to sit Deciding where you want to...

I like to think I’m a pretty savvy traveller, and while I have the odd horror travel day, it’s usually pretty smooth sailing during my regular jaunts abroad. However, on a recent trip to Pakistan I had a nightmare experience when I didn’t have the correct documentation to enter the country. I was heading there for the very first time to review the national airline’s premium product on a flagship route. But first I had to get a visa.  Despite much forward planning, there was a huge delay in obtaining it, but I had been assured it would be approved and...

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and hotels all around are great at making the day’s first meal also the best one. When you’re shelling out lots of cash or points for a hotel room, having a lavish spread in the morning is a luxury that’s almost unparalleled. However, you have to pay for all that food — and at high-end properties you may find yourself out well upwards of $50 for the meal. Luckily, though, if you’re a high-tier status holder or book stays through programs like Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts or...

Whether you’re a window fan or prefer the aisle, your airplane seat can make or break your flying experience. While we’d all prefer to jet around in business or first class every time we travel, picking the perfect seat when you’re booked in economy is even more important — especially if you don’t want to end up stuck in the dreaded middle seat. Here’s what you should do to make sure you get to sit exactly where you want when flying. Related: The 7 best starter credit cards 1. Decide where you want to sit Deciding where you want to...

While a hotel credit card might not make sense if you like to switch it up between Marriotts, Hiltons and smaller properties, you should still get a card that earns you bonus points for your hotel stays — and luckily, there are some great options that you’ll want not just for hotel spending, but for general travel purchases as well. We also take a look at the best credit cards for hotel elite status, for earning points at hotels and those with no annual fee. In This Post The best hotel credit cards of 2019 Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express®...