Skift Take India is dialling in on tourism, and foreign tourists are picking up. Green initiatives, sustainable investments and responsible tourism will be core to its G20 presidency in 2023. Sherry Sun India plans to promote green tourism, open up to 50 new tourism destinations, and launch a publicity campaign in overseas markets during its presidency of the G20 this … [Read more...]

Thinking about booking one of the first sailings of Royal Caribbean's soon-to-debut Icon of the Seas? You better act fast. And bring a boatload of money.It's turning into one of the hottest tickets in the history of cruising."That ship literally has been the best-selling product in the history of our business," Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley said Tuesday during a conference call with Wall … [Read more...]

Visit the iconic Duomo di Milano or see some of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous artworks this year — round-trip flights to Milan from multiple U.S. cities are as low as $445.An array of carriers are offering discounted flights to Milan from many major U.S. cities such as New York, Chicago and San Francisco.The travel dates for these deals to Milan are from February through March and from October … [Read more...]

Spring in Provence is perfection. Travel along to Chateau La Coste in the South of France for great wines, hospitality, and art. With winter rains deluging California, I dream of spring, specifically spring in Provence, with the Mediterranean Sea air and the purple lavender fields. I dream about traveling to Chateau La Coste in Provence, where nature, wine, hospitality, and art are found. Chateau … [Read more...]

As the Feb. 28 deadline to qualify for American Airlines AAdvantage status rapidly approaches, you might have the opportunity to buy your way to American Airlines status.You can visit this landing page and sign in to your AAdvantage account to see if your account is eligible for a targeted buy-up offer.Like United's option for buying up to status, these offers aren't cheap (at least in our … [Read more...]

The adage “If you build it, they will come” has multiple meanings for Cory Carlson, regional marketing director at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole.  Last year’s renovation of guestrooms and suites brought an influx of interest on social media — and reservations. And in the past couple of years, Carlson and his team noticed that more potential guests were clicking the online … [Read more...]

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.If you're looking for a shortcut to the Southwest Companion Pass, it's here.Current welcome bonuses on Southwest credit cards from Chase offer a Companion Pass — enabling you to bring a friend on all of your flights — for a year, plus $450 worth of points in TPG's valuations. The same offer is available on … [Read more...]

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so now's the time to start planning if you're buying flowers for a significant other.There's no shortage of ways to buy flowers and earn rewards when buying flowers. If you pay with a rewards credit card, you'll earn rewards on your purchase regardless of how you order them.There are various reasons to order from a local florist. For one, it's a great … [Read more...]

Skift Take Blocos and samba schools will return in full force to the streets of Rio de Janeira this month for Brazil's largest annual celebration. The biggest carnival in the world is expected to generate a new record in revenues for the economy. Sherry Sun Rio de Janeiro’s famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to … [Read more...]

With all the streaming options we have now, it's easy to let our streaming subscription costs get out of hand. Fortunately, we have some favorite ways to save on streaming services and taking advantage of Amex Offers is an easy one.If YouTube TV or YouTube Premium is on your list of subscriptions, check your Amex account to see if you've been targeted for either of two offers.Save up to $60 with … [Read more...]

Whether you’re a coffee addict or a seasonal sipper, chances are you’re swiping your credit card (or, hopefully, scanning your digital gift card) at Starbucks pretty regularly.The ability to stack credit card rewards and Starbucks Rewards Stars on each purchase can help ease the pain of the premium prices that likely accompany your beloved coffee concoctions.As a friendly reminder, starting next … [Read more...]

"Don't poke the bear." That's the warning that United Airlines is seemingly sending to Alaska Airlines.Over the weekend, United added a fourth daily frequency beginning June 2 on its route from Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., to San Diego International Airport (SAN), as first seen in Cirium schedules.Instead of flying a Boeing 737 as it does on the three other daily … [Read more...]

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.When considering your next credit card, it’s best to first look at your wallet and see if you can build a strategy around what you’ve already got. It's beneficial to have many points with one credit card issuer, rather than a handful of points with each different bank.With that said, let’s review the best options for … [Read more...]

United Airlines is closing in on a major milestone.In just a few short months, every single international wide-body jet will feature the airline's Polaris business-class pods. The final fleet to receive the Polaris cabins, the Boeing 767-400ER, is finally undergoing a nose-to-tail retrofit project that includes an all-new onboard experience.United's Boeing 767-400 retrofit projectUnited operates … [Read more...]

Editor's note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.At first glance (and for the uninitiated), credit card annual fees can induce sticker shock. But upon further inspection, some of the perks and benefits embedded within specific cards can more than make up for the initial yearly investment.Take The Platinum Card® from American Express, for instance. While it carries a … [Read more...]

"It doesn't get better than this" kept running through my head during my stay at Six Senses Yao Noi near Phuket, Thailand.Six Senses' style of rustic, sustainability-friendly luxury isn't for everyone. But I enjoy it and appreciate that IHG is continuing to integrate more Six Senses properties into IHG One Rewards. InterContinental Ambassadors also get extra perks at Six Senses properties … [Read more...]

The islands in Hawaii are dream-worthy. The diversity of each isle is fascinating, from pristine beaches to snow-capped mountains and even active volcanoes. Hawaii has six major islands – Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, the Big Island, and Oahu. This can make it really difficult to choose just one. Each Hawaiian island has a distinct character and different reasons to visit. For instance, Big Island … [Read more...]

Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with new hotels where you can earn 500 extra points per night.I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened in early 2022. However, when I checked my account activity after my stay, I earned far more points than expected.Looking at the details, I noticed an “Opening Bonus” of 2,000 points. Then I remembered that … [Read more...]

When you sail on a Disney cruise, everyone gets access to included food, good service and great entertainment. But there's a class of cabins and guests that get a little bit of extra pixie dust — Disney Cruise Line concierge guests.Disney Cruise Line sits toward the pricier end of the cruising spectrum, even in the most basic of staterooms. But let’s assume you’ve already decided that the cost to … [Read more...]

The Air France/KLM Flying Blue loyalty program is popular for its monthly Promo Rewards in select markets on Air France and KLM flights, unique redemptions on partner airlines, and more. Flying Blue has just launched a new promotion for purchasing miles, which can be a great opportunity to buy Flying Blue miles if you have plans to redeem them for higher value.  Buy Flying Blue Miles with a … [Read more...]