The Best First Class Airline in the U.S.
Picture this: You’re in row 1A, sipping a glass of champagne as the masses file past. In a few short minutes, you’ll be reclining your seat, popping on a pair…
Carissa Rawson
After spending seven years in the U.S. Air Force as an Arabic linguist, Carissa set off to travel the world using points and miles to fund a four-year (and counting!) adventure. She worked as a reporter for The Points Guy prior to becoming a freelance writer. Her writing has since been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, and The Balance. When she's not flying, you'll usually find her in a Priority Pass lounge somewhere, sipping tea and cursing slow Wi-Fi.
Posts by Carissa Rawson:
What COVID Test Is Required for Travel?
So you’re looking to get back into traveling — but things have changed since the last time you hopped on a plane. From new testing requirements to quarantine concerns, the…
How to Choose a Credit Card for Europe Travel
So you’ve finally started planning a trip to Europe. You’ve figured out which countries you’d like to visit, you’re itching to try on that new beret you just purchased, and…
Which Is Better, Hyatt or Hilton?
When you’re trying to decide between hotel loyalty programs, hundreds of accommodation options, varying redemption rates and possible credit cards can quickly become overwhelming. If you often find both a…
How to Purchase Theme Park Tickets With Points
Whether you’re a Disney aficionado, a Universal fan or a lover of Lego, amusement parks are a great way to spend a day — or week. But rising ticket costs…
Do Hilton Points Expire?
Hotel points are a great way to earn deeply discounted stays at your favorite properties, but they don’t last forever. If you’re a loyal Hilton member — or even if…
A Guide to Travel Credit Cards for Beginners
Maybe you’ve already got yourself a credit card, perhaps a store card or one that earns cash back. You might have even heard of travel cards, like the ones that…
The Best Lesser-Known Travel Credit Cards
If you are familiar with award travel, you have probably heard of some of the big names, such as and . For the unfamiliar, these cards allow consumers to earn reward…
How to Go to Disney World for Cheap
Ever tried to plan a trip to Walt Disney World? The sticker shock is real. Theme park tickets, meals, hotels and transportation all add up to a vacation cost that…
When Is a Timeshare Presentation Offer a Good Deal?
Would you sit through a two-hour timeshare sales presentation to get three nights at a hotel in Orlando, plus 15,000 Hilton Honors points — all for $199? How about for…
