Recent Articles
Paying Your Taxes With a Credit Card to Earn Bonuses, Points, & Miles for Travel is a Good Idea in 2026 to Pay 2025 Taxes
Sustainable Travel Survey, Report, & Trends 2026 – 82% Say it is Important; 71% Would Pay More to Lower Carbon Footprint; 74% Plan to Make More Eco-Friendly Travel Decisions before Earth Day
Best & Worst Days to Fly & Travel for the Holidays – Christmas & New Year’s 2025
When to Book Christmas Flights – 2025 Travel Tips
When to Book Thanksgiving Flights – 2025 Travel Tips
Chase Freedom Flex 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2025 – EV Charging Stations, Gas Stations, Instacart, & Select Live Entertainment
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Air Travel
Features guides on booking flights and saving money on air travel. Includes information pertaining to airlines, airports, lounges, & more.
How to Find Cheap Summer Flights for 2025 – 52% Plan to Fly This Summer Per Survey Data
Airplane Etiquette in 2026 – Rules for Seat Reclining, Armrests, Overhead Bin Space, Eating & Other Potentially Rude Behavior
How to Find Cheap Flights in 2026
Hotels, Resorts & Accommodations
Learn about the best hotels, resorts, & other accommodations around the world to stay at during your next vacation.
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: Full Review & How to Save By Booking With Points (2026)
How Much to Tip Hotel Housekeeping and is Tipping Expected? – Survey Data & Etiquette
10 Best Vacation Rental Websites for Travelers in 2025
Car Rental
Learn how to find and book the perfect car rental for your next vacation or road trip. Includes car rental company reviews, news, savings guides, & more.
3 Best Philadelphia Airport Car Rental Companies — Browse Tips on Renting a Car in Philadelphia in 2025
3 Best San Juan Airport Car Rental Companies — Browse Tips on Renting a Car in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2025
4 Best Anchorage Airport Car Rental Companies — Browse Tips on Renting a Car in Anchorage, Alaska in 2025
Travel Credit Cards
Become an expert at points and miles with various travel-focused credit card articles. Includes detailed reviews and comparisons, recommendations, and how to earn and efficiently use points.
The Best Starter Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Beginners in 2025
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs. The Platinum Card® from American Express – Which is Better in 2025?
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card vs. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card – Which is Better in 2025?
Travel Guides
Read guides, surveys, studies, and tips to maximize your vacation and travel journey. Learn how to use popular trusted traveler programs like Global Entry and TSA PreCheck as well as find out the best things to do at popular destinations around the world. Also includes packing tips as well as how to save money when traveling.
Labor Day Travel Survey & Trends 2025 – 57%+ Intend to Travel (4% More YoY); Best & Worst Days to Travel
Christmas Travel Survey 2024 – 45%+ to Travel (117 Million Americans); 32%+ to Spend $1,001+ on Travel; 46% Expect Airline Delays/Cancellations; Gift Giving Most Disliked Holiday Tradition
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Travel Deals 2025
Travel Surveys
Read various expert travel surveys conducted by The Vacationer’s Eric Jones, who is a Mathematics and Statistics Professor at Rowan College South Jersey. Topics include holiday travel, flying, road trips, popular destinations, things to do, & more.
Presidential Election Travel Survey 2024 – 64%+ Say, Depending on Who Wins, They Will Avoid Traveling to Certain US Cities Due to Potential Riots/Protests; 55% Would Prefer to Sit Next to Kamala Harris on a Flight Compared to 45% for Donald Trump
Thanksgiving Travel Survey 2024 – 51% to Travel (Up 5.75% YoY); 33% to Spend $1,001+ on Travel; 46% Expect Airline Interruptions; Turkey Most Disliked Food
Summer Travel Survey 2025 – 82% to Travel (Down 3% YoY), 75%+ to Road Trip, 52% to Fly on a Plane, 25% to Travel Internationally
Cruises
Features guides on booking cruises and saving money on cruising. Includes information pertaining to cruise ships, cruise ports, cruise rules, & more.
What’s the Best Deck on a Cruise Ship? How to Choose a Cabin or Stateroom
Are Cruises Worth It? The Pros and Cons of Cruising
