As the year winds down, most people are focused on spending money—buying gifts, booking travel, and preparing for the holidays. However, financially savvy travelers know that the end of the year isn’t just for spending; it is the strategic “Golden Hour” for credit card applications. Opening a premium credit card in December can unlock outsized…
The revamped American Express Platinum cards are here, with a higher annual fee and new credits. The eye-watering $895 annual fee may be a shocker, but you could come out ahead of it thanks to a variety of travel and lifestyle credits. However, the credits vary dramatically between the Consumer and Business Platinum cards- let’s…
The Plaza Premium lounge at Cancun International Airport, Terminal 4, offers exceptional food and drink for a very pleasant retreat before your flight. Lounge Access Access is complimentary for American Express Platinum and Black Cardholders, along with two guests. Cardholders of the Canadian American Express Gold and Rose card or Dragonpass card also have complimentary…
Turquoise water, palm-fringed shores, and that unmistakable island breeze — the Florida Keys are a slice of paradise stretching 120 miles from Key Largo to Key West. While the Keys are famous for snorkeling, boating, and reef diving, finding a true sandy beach here is a rare treat thanks to the coral base of the…
Dreaming of a Florida Keys getaway that’s more relaxed than Key West but still full of things to do? Marathon, located in the heart of the Keys, is the perfect island escape. With turquoise water on both sides of the Overseas Highway, easy access to nature parks and beaches, and some of the best seafood…