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Grabr: Earn Cash Bringing Products to Shoppers Abroad

By: Matt Walker, 11/14/2019

In a Nutshell: If you've ever been traveling abroad and had friends ask you to bring back items unavailable where they live, Grabr is the platform for you. Since 2016, Grabr travelers have earned more than $5 million USD delivering products to shoppers in 75 countries. First, shoppers publish orders they’d like delivered. Then, travelers make offers on the orders they'd like to bring — personally choosing and setting their reward for each. Travelers purchase and pack the product,... read more »

KnowRoaming’s SIM Cards and eSIM Offerings Help Travelers Save Money by Facilitating Affordable Call and Data Rates in More than 200 Countries

By: Matt Walker, 11/12/2019

In a Nutshell: Swapping SIM cards and purchasing multiple voice and data plans can be a hassle for international travelers. KnowRoaming is eliminating these inconveniences and making traveling easier through its SIM card technology and its transparent pricing for a range of data plans. Users can choose between the company’s intelligent SIM card, which works in more than 200 countries, or its Global SIM Sticker. The latter easily applies to physical SIM cards and opens up a range of... read more »

GoCar’s Story-Telling Autos Help Tourists Roam Freely and Make the Most of their Trips to Popular Destinations

By: Adam West, 11/8/2019

In a Nutshell: For adventurous travelers who find charting their own paths more rewarding, GoCar Tours provides open-air vehicles for exploring popular tourist destinations. The affordable, GPS-enabled tours allow travelers to customize their sightseeing experiences, while the vehicle's internal software tells them stories about the areas they visit — and even cracks jokes along the way. Renting a GoCar is a unique way for tourists to see cities throughout the world and helps them... read more »

13 Best Credit Cards for Cruises in 2019

By: Matt Walker, 10/21/2019

Before airplanes regularly dotted the skies and automobiles congested the highways, many travelers chose to see the world by boat. At one time, consumers considered cruise vacations as reserved only for the ultra-wealthy. But with one of the best credit cards for cruises, just about anyone can take to the seas. In fact, more than 30 million travelers will take a cruise in 2019 — a 6% increase from the previous year. And, as cruise lines add more excursion options, on-board... read more »

Taking the Pain Out of Packing: DUFL Packs and Ships Clothes to Your Travel Destination and Cleans Them for Your Next Trip

By: Adam West, 10/18/2019

In a Nutshell: While air travel for both business and pleasure continues to increase, the journey from home to the airport to the hotel and back can still be an exercise in frustration. But DUFL wants to eliminate that pain point by packing and shipping your bags for you. Not only can DUFL users get items shipped to their destinations, but the service also professionally cleans and stores your clothing and accessories, so they're ready for the next trip. With just a few taps on the... read more »

15 Best Credit Cards with Travel Insurance Coverage

By: Eric Bank, 10/18/2019

The best credit cards with travel insurance cover the costs of canceled or delayed trips, lost luggage, missed connections, and other atrocities. You can purchase travel insurance separately, of course, but why shell out up to 10% of the total trip cost on insurance when you can get a credit card that will cover you for free? Unfortunately, not every card issuer offers travel insurance, and coverage amounts and restrictions vary by issuer and card. We’ve created a list of... read more »

PackPoint Automates Customized Smart Packing Lists, Factoring in Length of Travel, Activities, and Weather Conditions

By: Matt Walker, 10/9/2019

In a Nutshell: Remembering all the items to pack for a trip is not an easy task. PackPoint is a smart packing app that generates a list based on user input such as destination, dates and length of stay, and planned activities. The app even checks the weather to recommend what types of clothing to pack. Most of the app’s functionality is available for free in the regular version. But for $2.99, PackPoint Premium integrates with TripIt, Evernote, and offers more customizable options.... read more »

18 Best Credit Cards for Domestic Travel in 2019

By: Matt Walker, 10/9/2019

Everyone has different travel goals — but not every travel credit card can help you reach those goals. If you’re interested in seeing more of what the U.S. has to offer, you’ll do well with one of our best credit cards for domestic travel. Our team of intrepid travelers researched many of the cards on the market and narrowed down our top choices to help you vacation like a pro. Whether you're looking for free or discounted flights, hotels, or something else for your trek... read more »

14 Best Credit Cards for Free Hotel Stays in 2019

By: Adam West, 10/2/2019

Hotel accommodations are one of the biggest travel-related expenses. Whether you’re looking for a place to crash for a night or want a relaxing home-away-from-home where you can pamper yourself, you’re going to have to pay for a place to stay — unless you have one of our best credit cards for free hotel stays. With the right credit card, you can earn free hotel stays and room upgrades by making regular purchases — which means you’ll have more money to spend on your... read more »

15 Best Credit Cards for Travel Miles

By: Adam West, 9/25/2019

People generally don’t like to stay in the same place for too long. In fact, travel and tourism generated more than 10% of all global economic activity in 2018. Whether you’re planning your next big getaway or want to save a few dollars on a quick weekend excursion, a good way to maximize your vacation time is with one of the best credit cards for travel miles. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a travel junkie like the rest of us. And no matter what your travel... read more »

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