You can currently become a European Union citizen through real estate investment in a handful of countries with programs commonly referred to as Golden Visas.For example, you can establish residency in Portugal with an investment starting at 280,000 euros (about $296,317). Requirements include spending up to 14 days in the country annually. However, over the five-year investment period, that … [Read more...]
Marriott to discontinue Points Advance at the end of March, will honor existing bookings
Marriott Bonvoy is retiring Points Advance, its customer-friendly booking option that allows you to reserve a room when you don't have enough points. Historically, this has been a great way to lock in rooms at high-demand properties.Marriott's website states, "Due to varying factors such as low demand, we are no longer offering Points Advance Reservations."Over the last couple of years, Marriott … [Read more...]
Qantas unveils new business-class seats for Project Sunrise marathon flights
Qantas has unveiled a new business-class seat as it prepares to launch the world’s longest flights.As part of “Project Sunrise,“ the Australian flag carrier will launch nonstop flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to both New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London's Heathrow Airport (LHR) starting in late 2025. These flights will use 12 specially configured Airbus A350-1000 … [Read more...]
4 versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, Iberia and British Airways
All members of the International Airlines Group use Avios as their loyalty currency. These airlines include Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling. Qatar Airways, a major shareholder of IAG, also adopted Avios as its loyalty currency in 2022. You can move Avios freely between different airline accounts in any direction.Each form of Avios has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, … [Read more...]
10 things to do when you get the Amex Platinum
The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best premium rewards cards on the market thanks to its extensive benefits, from lounge access to monthly statement credits. These perks come at a cost, though — the card’s annual fee is $695 (see rates and fees), making it among the most expensive of all consumer cards to carry.If that has you second-guessing whether to get the Amex Platinum … [Read more...]
The best time to go on a cruise
Sorry to disappoint you, but the best time to go on a cruise is not a fixed week or month, as you might hope. The best time to take a cruise varies based on your travel preferences, including where you wish to travel.First, you’ll need to consider the weather at your destination. The best time of year to visit is typically when warm, sunny days are plentiful and rain is scarce.If you’re not a fan … [Read more...]
How Russia’s War on Ukraine Changed Travel One Year Later
Skift Take Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted the travel industry in significant ways, and its impact will continue to be felt for many years. Here is Skift's look at how the war has altered the business of travel. Rashaad Jorden Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a cataclysmic act that has … [Read more...]
A complete guide to the Amex Gold dining credit
There are plenty of perks that come with the American Express® Gold Card, including bonus points on dining and grocery purchases plus monthly Uber Cash for rides and Uber Eats orders in the U.S. There’s even an option to get a rose gold version of the card.But in addition to other great perks on the card, there's a benefit that may not be on your radar: the monthly dining credit.The Amex Gold … [Read more...]
The Top Rated Weekend Trips From Las Vegas
This article may contain affiliate links where we make a small commission for purchases you make from links that you click from this article. For more details, read the disclosure page.Known for its sensational nightlife, incredible live shows, world-class restaurants, and top-notch hotels, Las Vegas is a city that knows no bounds. Whether you're just visiting or living there permanently, Sin City … [Read more...]
The cheapest place to stay at Disney World is a tent — so I tried it
Some of my favorite hotel stays have been at Walt Disney World. I've slept in a princess-themed room with a magical headboard at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, watched the Magic Kingdom fireworks from my balcony at Disney's Contemporary Resort and stayed in a replica slice of Polynesian paradise at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.So how did I recently find myself sleeping in a tent … [Read more...]
Finding Cheaper Flights: I’ll let you in on a few secrets …
Tips to Always Find Cheap FlightsFinding a cheap flight isn’t an art form, and it doesn’t require any special skills; what it does require, however, is patience, tenacity, and a little bit of luck.Finding Cheap FlightsHaving become quite practiced at grabbing those bargain flights and cutting costs in other areas of travel, let me fill you in on a few secrets.Be as flexible as possibleIf you’re … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines celebrates 1-year anniversary of subscription-based flight passes with a discount
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.Subscription services aren't limited to Netflix and Amazon — they have also filtered into the travel space. Alaska Airlines is commemorating the first anniversary of its subscription Flight Pass with a special offer to new subscribers.The Seattle-based carrier launched its Flight Pass subscription last year; … [Read more...]
I love luxury hotels, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht was made for people like me
It was a tough day (wink wink) being a TPG reporter Tuesday when leaders from Marriott International welcomed me and a few colleagues aboard Evrima, the first vessel to hit the seas under The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brand.It was also my first time on any cruise ship — yes, really. They hired me to write about hotels, after all!However, I certainly might be the kind of person who keeps this … [Read more...]
Accor’s Robust 2022 Invigorates Bet on Local Hybrid Hospitality
Executives at Accor, Europe’s largest hotel operator with about 5,445 hotels worldwide, envy how U.S.-based hotel operators have consolidated North America. But they argue they have a better sense of the ground game for hospitality in the rest of the world, claiming some competitive advantages in their local footprints and operational models that they say would be more appealing to local … [Read more...]
38 Best Things to do in Jasper Canada in 2023
Jasper National Park is often overshadowed by Banff National Park, but when visiting Alberta, Canada this incredible Rocky Mountain destination should be at the top of your list. There are so many things to do in Jasper you’ll understand why it is one of Canada’s most beautiful national parks. Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, (A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site) Jasper National … [Read more...]
10 Day Cyprus Itinerary
Looking for an epic Cyprus itinerary? Keep reading for details on how to spend 10 days in Cyprus. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, and it has been a popular destination for travelers, holidaymakers, and adventurers for many years now. The sheer fact that human activity goes back to the 10th Century, means that this island is a little piece of heaven for those who are … [Read more...]
These 6 U.S. Resorts Are The Best For Spring Skiing This Year
Some people reach their limit with winter weather around March and April and jet off to warm beach destinations like Florida, Mexico, or the Caribbean. Others, however, can’t get enough of winter and head to the slopes in search of snow that lingers well into the spring. Spring skiing doesn’t just mean warmer temperatures and sunshine. It also brings a more casual crowd, cheaper rates, and … [Read more...]
These Are The Top 5 Destinations In The U.S. According To A New Report
Hopper is a popular global travel agency that has travel services on an app you can download, and they just released their insights for 2023 travel. This new report showcases what will be trending and where travelers will go in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. The report is a great way to track what destinations are popular and why you should book them. It can also be used to avoid … [Read more...]
These Are The Safest Cities In Mexico For American Tourists
Last Updated 18 mins agoWhether they’re flying to the sunny Caribbean for a sunny break or soaking up some culture in a colonial town, American tourists have very little to worry about when it comes to security while vacationing in their Southern neighbor’s coasts and towns. Mexico as a whole is remarkably low-risk, but there’s no denying incidents can still happen, especially in suburban areas or … [Read more...]
Best all-inclusive resorts for teens for spring break trips, family vacations and more
If you’ve been postponing traveling with your teen because of, well, you know, the eye rolling, phone scrolling, shoulder shrugging and video gaming that is often all you see of them, we have good news for you. An all-inclusive vacation where you and your teen — plus the rest of the family — can fully relax, have everything prepaid so you don’t have to think about money or logistics, try new … [Read more...]