Financially preparing for travel
Excited for your next vacation but not sure where to start? Here you’ll find tips and insights for how to boost your savings for travel, maximize points and miles, simplify the booking process and more.
How to get your travel finances in order
How to budget and save for a weekend getaway
Want to take a weekend getaway this summer? Here’s how you can manage your money to make that trip a reality.
Average cost of flying in the U.S.
Here’s how much you can expect to spend on domestic air travel, plus a few tips for trimming your costs.
7 best travel budget apps for your next vacation
Seven travel apps that will help you plan travel, track your budget, coordinate with a group and split expenses.
Are travel cards worth it?
Travel credit cards offer valuable benefits and can help offset travel costs, even with an annual fee. Here s how to decide if they re right for you.
Exclusive travel insights from Bankrate
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“There are plenty of ways to have fun this summer without busting your budget. For example, there’s still time to accumulate a summer vacation fund by setting money aside from every paycheck.”
More than 1 in 3 American travelers plan to go into debt for their summer vacations this year
Summer travel spotlight
Travel roundup
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Why the Capital One Venture X is great for saving on your next trip
Learn why you might want to use the Capital One Venture X for vacation rentals, traditional hotel bookings, airfare and more this year.
5 min read Jul 18, 2023 -
Why I brought 6 credit cards with me on a week-long trip to NYC
Here’s a look at the six credit cards I brought with me on a week-long trip to New York.
5 min read Aug 29, 2023 -
Guide to Virgin Red
Learn about the Virgin Red program, how to earn and redeem points and how to link your account with your Flying Club account to pool points.
5 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
How to leverage Amex’s The Hotel Collection for your next trip
Learn more about one writer’s recent solo trip to Lisbon, Portugal, using The Hotel Collection from American Express.
3 min read Jun 29, 2023 -
How your credit card can help you tackle summer ’23 travel issues
The summer of ‘23 looks to be a record one, which means more travel upsets are likely
4 min read Jul 10, 2023 -
Travel scams that can hurt your credit and finances
Here are the most common travel scams to spot and avoid today.
5 min read Jun 23, 2023 -
How to use the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal
Read on to learn how to use the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal, the benefits of doing so and more.
5 min read Jun 27, 2023 -
A traveler’s guide to Capital One miles
The Capital One miles travel program offers cardholders a user-friendly rewards system and no-hassle redemption options.
9 min read Oct 16, 2023 -
7 tips for traveling with friends using travel rewards
Booking travel with friends can be tricky when using different rewards programs.
7 min read Jun 15, 2023 -
How to start traveling with points, miles and credit cards
Reach your travel goals by earning and redeeming travel points and miles.
8 min read Mar 19, 2024
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Rewards programs
- American Airlines AAdvantage rewards program guide
- Frequent flyer guide to Delta SkyMiles
- United MileagePlus guide
- Guide to Southwest Rapid Rewards
- Guide to JetBlue TrueBlue
- A complete guide to Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan
- Guide to Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Guide to Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit
- Guide to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Frequent flyer guide to the Frontier Miles program
- Guide to Marriott Bonvoy
- Guide to the Hilton Honors rewards program
- Guide to Wyndham Rewards
- A complete guide to World of Hyatt
- IHG One Rewards guide
- Guide to Choice Privileges
- Best Western Rewards guide