Romania and Bulgaria Officially Join the Schengen Area
Starting today (March 31, 2024), Romania and Bulgaria have joined the EU’s Schengen Area. This means travelers arriving in these two countries by air or sea from other Schengen cou...
Review of the Waldorf Astoria Disney Suite in Orlando Hilton
During this trip to Universal Orlando and Disney, I specifically booked the Waldorf Astoria Disney Suite, hoping to hear her say “yes” under the fireworks at EPCOT....
United Launches Mileage Pool: Share Miles for Award Bookings "Now Officially Live"
This mileage-sharing feature is now officially live, and you can start creating a pool and sharing miles. Note that there is a 90-day cooldown each time you switch groups, so if yo...
Wells Fargo Autograph Credit Card: Transfers Launch on April 4; 20,000-Point Welcome Bonus
According to the latest terms, point transfers on this card will launch on April 4. The annual-fee Autograph Journey has already launched, so this updated timeline is likely accura...
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort Review — Orlando Theme Parks Are Too Crowded at Christmas, So You Might as Well Just Relax
Overall, we were quite happy with this hotel. There were plenty of activities, and the pool was excellent. The elevators were fast and never felt crowded. Our whole family really l...
First Tech Credit Union Bank Account: $300 Checking Bonus + 5% APY
Open a First Tech Checking account now and complete one $1,000+ Direct Deposit (DD) each month for three months to earn a $300 bonus. The requirements are pretty straightforward. T...
Stay Review: The Langham, Boston Executive Room — $1,000 Hotel Series, Part 3
With some free time during summer break, I headed to Boston to catch up with old friends. Among the better hotels in downtown Boston, the Four Seasons and The Langham Boston stand...
Christmas on the NCL Jade: 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise (Part 2)
These ports were all first-time visits for us, so when booking, we mainly focused on classic itineraries. We also wanted some variety, so the original plan centered on four themes:...
Christmas NCL Jade 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise (Part 1)
This trip was a complete Caribbean journey—by now, we had finished 27 nights of cruises in the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean, and had checked off all but a few islands....
Class Action Payout: Bought Pork? You May Be Eligible for Compensation
About This Lawsuit There is currently a class action price-fixing lawsuit involving pork, titled "In re Pork Antitrust Litigation (Indirect Purchaser Actions)," in the U.S. Distric...
Summary of Using U.S. Credit Cards in China (WeChat, Alipay, Meituan, etc.)
According to US Credit Card Guide, WeChat accounts in China that have been verified with a Chinese ID can once again add foreign cards (this was not possible for a while). If you h...