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When Marriott Rewards merges with Starwood Preferred Guest on Aug. 18, many travelers may have questions about their award certificates. Whether it’s certificates from credit cards or how points options will change, many loyal Marriott Rewards guests may not understand how to optimize rewards after the merge date.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

United Airlines is getting whimsical with its latest travel contest, giving you a chance to win a million miles. Instead of asking you to enter a random drawing, the carrier is seeking a photo or video from your best travel memory along with details of why it represents your favorite trip moment.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Traveling with infants and young children, whether you’re doing it alone or as a couple, presents challenges even on the most delightful trip. You have to juggle strollers, your luggage and theirs, and somehow lift everything on to the security conveyor belt.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

The days of paying to protect your credit files are coming to an end. Credit freezes and unfreezes with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — will be free for everyone by federal law starting Sept.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

After Aug. 18, 2018, Marriott Rewards will scrap its current award chart of nine reward categories and five hotel tiers, and move to a unified loyalty program. Instead of Marriott Rewards, Starwood Preferred Guest and Ritz-Carlton Rewards on separate charts, all hotels will be available in one program.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

If you’re shopping for a Marriott-branded hotel card and the perks that come with it, you have a number of good choices. Two of the most practical ones, especially for travelers who want to avoid a three-figure annual fee, are similar in their offerings: Marriott Rewards® Premier Plus Credit Card Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from...

Living a frugal life doesn’t have to be boring. To keep yourself entertained and on budget, check out these free or cheap things to do. 1. Go to a museum, aquarium or zoo Many aquariums, museums and zoos waive admission fees on certain days.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

It’s well-known in the airline industry that average airfares at airports with a lot of Southwest Airlines flights can be significantly cheaper on average than at other airports in the same city or region that lack a heavy Southwest presence.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

With days left before Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest become one program, elite travelers who plan on spending 50 nights at Marriott hotels in 2019 now have a better idea of what benefits they will receive.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share