Cuba operates with two currencies: the Peso Convertible (CUC), primarily for tourists, and the Peso Cubano (CUP), used mainly by locals. Understanding their values and uses is essential for navigating transactions and avoiding potential scams during a visit. This guide provides insights into currency exchange, payment options, and practical tips for travelers.
Travelers to Cuba can expect a true digital detox, as internet and phone connectivity are severely limited. With most locals lacking home internet, visitors will need to rely on guidebooks and maps to navigate. This experience offers a unique opportunity to disconnect and immerse oneself in the vibrant culture of Havana.
A new card in the UK promises the chance to spend abroad with no exchange fees and to make Amex acceptable everywhere Mastercard is taken.
A question? Should children be age restricted in premium plane cabins?
BA has started passengers holding tickets from their joint venture BA, to reserve seats. $35 a pop.
Lyft has partnered with GM to offer free rental cars for drivers, enabling those without a qualifying vehicle to participate in ridesharing. By completing a minimum number of rides weekly, drivers can access this opportunity without long-term commitments. Additionally, Lyft has reinstated driver bonuses in many cities, ranging from $500 to $750.
Consider paying your taxes with a points-earning credit card, and don’t wait till the last minute! With one month to go, this is a great time to start thinking about how to maximize your benefits in the process, and hopefully lessen the pain of paying taxes a little.
A week to go before the devaluation. Everyone else has said it, but honestly, if you want to fly business or first class – book your ticket this week.
The world of credit cards and travel hacking has a lot of low-hanging fruits, where handfuls of points and miles can be had for low or no cost. Like stocks and careers, though, sometimes the bigger rewards require larger, riskier investments. 2015 was a year when I learned about – and participated in – some of these opportunities. From extreme couponing to free points hoarding, I had a lot of fun with them. Three of my fondest memories are recounted below.
Hyatt has shown so little love for its frequent guests this year that they’ve lost my vote in the Freddies.
I’m constantly talking to friends, family, and even strangers about the points and miles hobby. I do understand that it can be a bit intimidating to get started, so I’ve even tried to boil it down into a “how to get started” presentation that I’ve given a few times. But even after spelling things out for people, I’ve noticed that the uptake rate has still been pretty low in terms of those that dive head first into it like I had.
Star Alliance ha introdotto il programma “Connecting Partner”, che integra compagnie a basso costo e ibride nel proprio network. Il primo vettore ad aderire è Mango, una compagnia sudafricana, mentre altre come Ryanair ed easyJet non sono incluse. I passeggeri beneficeranno di servizi interconnessi, come il trasferimento bagagli e l’accredito di miglia.
