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My friend flashed me a new credit card and said, “This is the latest one; it’s a must.” It was September 2016 and my first encounter with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). At the time, I only held a cash-back credit card and a cobranded airline credit card, but I took his words to heart. Nearly a decade later, the Chase Sapphire Reserve still holds a special place in my wallet, as it was my first transferable currency credit card. Several staffers at TPG have the Sapphire Reserve, but many also have the ever-popular Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). While there are valid reasons why some people cancel or downgrade their Sapphire Reserve, the idea of getting rid of mine has never crossed my mind. Even after the card’s massive refresh with an increased annual fee, new benefits and changes to the earning rates, this card is still my go-to travel card. This card has provided me with immense value throughout my points and miles journey. Here are all the reasons why I’ll never cancel my Chase Sapphire Reserve. The annual fee is justified When I originally applied for the card in 2016, the

I’m an unabashed fan of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (so much so that I wrote a whole story touting my love for this card). The Delta Amex Reserve has gotten me into many a Delta Sky Club airport lounge, awarded me with an annual companion certificate so I can bring a friend or family member along when I fly, helped me score first-class and Comfort+ upgrades and so much more. Right now, there’s one more reason to love the Delta Amex Reserve. For a limited time, new cardmembers can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases in their first six months of card membership. TPG’s July 2025 valuations peg that bonus at $1,150. One of the easiest ways to take advantage of the Delta Amex Reserve’s many perks is to use the monthly Resy statement credit. Cardholders can receive a statement credit of up to $240 annually (up to $20 monthly) on U.S. purchases made with Resy. This benefit has been surprisingly simple to earn — so simple, in fact, that I sometimes earn the statement credit without even realizing it. Here’s how. Related: Do you have a Delta Amex card? Here are 9

Planning a summer vacation can be tricky, right? Do you stick with the same tried-and-true destinations you’ve loved in the past, brave the crowds on a European adventure or head somewhere with cooler weather to escape the summer heat? If you’re looking to visit a destination that’s a little more under the radar in the summer months, there are plenty of incredible options to consider, both here in the U.S. and abroad. Related: Summer travel checklist: 12 things to do now to make your trip great In Europe, swap out the throngs of tourists characteristic of the region’s most-visited cities for charming destinations like canal-filled Hamburg, Germany, or Norway, where majestic fjords await you. Everyone seems to be going to Tokyo right now, but the northern island of Hokkaido has plenty to offer. And stateside, summer is a great time to head north to Oregon’s high desert, the Gulf Coast of Florida or somewhere in between. Whatever type of vacation you’re looking for, these underrated destinations might just be your new summer go-to. Alesund, Norway CHUNYIP WONG/GETTY IMAGES Norway is an ideal place to visit during the summer months, especially if you hope to escape the heat. In Alesund, summer