With lush rainforests, beautiful beaches and, of course, world-class surfing and fishing, Costa Rica is a dream destination for adventure travelers. We even included it on our list of the best places to visit in 2024.Luckily, United Airlines has an excellent sale on flights to Costa Rica this summer. Some routes are more than 50% off the usual prices. It's a great time to book an inexpensive … [Read more...]
Hilton Grand Vacations: Weak Yen Dents Japanese Appetite for U.S. Timeshares
Skift Take Hilton Grand Vacations is also eyeing a sales boost by inheriting Bluegreen's marketing deal with Bass Pro's 200 stores after the timeshare giant fully digests its latest acquisition. Sean O'Neill Many Japanese have liked to buy timeshares in the U.S. — especially in Hawaii — as an alternative to investing in a Japanese stock market that has produced poor … [Read more...]
Review: TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card
The TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card is our pick for the best Aeroplan credit card for beginners and the best overall TD credit card. This card offers a consistently high welcome bonus, meaningful Air Canada perks, strong insurance, and the ability to earn valuable Aeroplan points. The benefits that come with the card can easily justify the $139 annual fee. That said, no credit card is perfect, … [Read more...]
Review: TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card
The TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card is our pick for the best Aeroplan credit card for beginners and the best overall TD credit card. This card offers a consistently high welcome bonus, meaningful Air Canada perks, strong insurance, and the ability to earn valuable Aeroplan points. The benefits that come with the card can easily justify the $139 annual fee. That said, no credit card is perfect, … [Read more...]
Fairness of frequent flyer programs put in the spotlight at hearing in Washington
Are frequent flyer programs fair to their members?That was the subject of a Thursday hearing in Washington, D.C., held jointly by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.The hearing, announced last month following reports in late December that the DOT was investigating frequent flyer programs, was positioned as a fact-finding, informational event rather … [Read more...]
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, opening in July, is now taking reservations
A much-anticipated coastal Florida property — from our list of the most exciting hotel openings in 2024 — is nearly open, and the luxury Marriott hotel is finally accepting reservations.Bookings are now open for The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort starting as early as October, the hotel told TPG on Thursday. The resort, which sits among white-sand beaches on a barrier island near Sarasota and … [Read more...]
Deal alert: IHG members can save 25% on stays in the US, Caribbean and Mexico this summer
Summer vacation is right around the corner, and IHG Hotels & Resorts wants to help you save money on your summer travels during the IHG Summer Sale. This sale is eligible at participating locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean and other international destinations if you book between now and May 21 for travel between May 24 and Sept. 2.All travelers can save 20% … [Read more...]
New to Chase Ultimate Rewards? Here are 3 easy ways to redeem 75,000 points
There's never been a better time to consider applying for one of the Chase Sapphire cards, with both cards currently offering elevated welcome bonuses for a limited time only. These are the highest bonuses we have seen on these two popular cards in over a year.The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card currently offers 75,000 bonus Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first … [Read more...]
Bark Air promises a first-class ride for your pet — for a hefty fee
Many airlines allow dogs onboard, with a lot of restrictions, while other airlines take large dogs as cargo.Soon, though, dogs of all sizes will be able to fly between New York and Los Angeles or between New York and London in high style. Bark Air's scheduled charter flights are just for pooches and their people.JOE GALL/BARK AIRWhat is Bark Air?Bark — the canine-centric company known for its … [Read more...]
AK Monthly Recap: April 2024
Adventurous Kate contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks! April was meant to be a low-key month, but things quickly revved up! The big trip of the month was a journey to France, mostly concentrated in the Loire Valley, but I managed to fit in two super-quick trips to Berlin and London as well. Let’s take a look … [Read more...]
TAP Air Portugal has round-trip flights to Madrid and Paris for as low as $366
TAP Air Portugal just dropped a big fare sale to Europe.Economy tickets to destinations such as Barcelona, Copenhagen and Paris are available for less than $400 round-trip, while business-class seats to Portugal and various cities in Europe can be booked for as low as $1,749. In this sale, TAP also allows you to add a stopover in Portugal for up to 10 days with no extra charge.As is the norm with … [Read more...]
Airline Credit Cards and Frequent Flyer Programs Come Under Federal Scrutiny
Skift Take Federal agencies are currently investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles to make it more difficult for consumers to redeem award tickets. Meghna Maharishi Have the loyalty programs of the biggest U.S. airlines grown so huge that smaller airlines can’t compete? That was one of the concerns during a hearing Thursday with the … [Read more...]
Romantic getaway experiences in Statesville, North Carolina
No need for couples to head off to Paris or Venice, the United States offers many noteworthy romantic getaways full of true ‘Americana’ experiences and Insta-worthy scenery. An easy drive from Charlotte, North Carolina, Statesville might just be the South’s best kept secret. Sparkling with Southern charm, the town of Statesville offers a quiet, comfortable luxury that allows couples to relax and … [Read more...]
8 Tricks to Save Money on Flights
The art of saving money on travel can be endlessly complex. Maximizing Miles & Points is one way to expand your range of travel possibilities without spending a lot of money, but there will always be times when you need to pay cash for a flight. Whether it’s because you can’t find award availability on your desired dates, you don’t have enough miles saved up, or you’d just prefer to keep your … [Read more...]
8 Tricks to Save Money on Flights
The art of saving money on travel can be endlessly complex. Maximizing Miles & Points is one way to expand your range of travel possibilities without spending a lot of money, but there will always be times when you need to pay cash for a flight. Whether it’s because you can’t find award availability on your desired dates, you don’t have enough miles saved up, or you’d just prefer to keep your … [Read more...]
Maximize your points and miles with these Mother’s Day purchases
Spring is blooming, meaning Mother's Day is right around the corner. It's this Sunday — so if you haven't ordered your flowers or picked out a gift yet, time is running short.While it's obviously not the main priority, you can even earn bonus points or cash back if you play your cards right. Here are four strategies to maximize your Mother's Day purchases.Earn up to 25 miles per dollar on … [Read more...]
JetBlue Slashes its Winter Transatlantic Schedule — A Sign of Weakness or Strength?
Skift Take Almost a third of the airline's long-haul European capacity is being cut as it redeploys aircraft and resources to routes in the Americas. Gordon Smith JetBlue is making big cuts to its transatlantic network for the coming winter season. Analysis of new schedules shows almost one-third of its European capacity will be removed by the end of October. … [Read more...]
Hyatt Signals Strength in Business Travel, Loyalty, and All-Inclusives
Skift Take For months ahead, Hyatt is seeing business travelers and convention-goers flocking back to its properties while hordes of sun-worshippers continue to descend upon its all-inclusive resorts, especially in Cancun. Sean O'Neill Hyatt reported results for the first few months of the year, highlighting the hotel group’s growth amid broad resilience across the … [Read more...]
Deal alert: United vacation packages up to 75% off
A dream beach vacation just got easier to book with United Vacations' semiannual sale. Through this sale, travelers can score great deals on flight and hotel packages — and there are promo codes to help you save even more.During this deal, you can snag a flight and a three-night, all-inclusive beach stay in Mexico for as low as $499 per person. Or, you can enjoy a three-night Las Vegas getaway … [Read more...]
What it’s like to stay at the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta: A hotel within a park
If you've ever had so much fun in a Disney park that you wished you could extend the magic and fantasy overnight, then the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta is the right Tokyo Disney hotel for you.The Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta opened in 2001 alongside the fan-favorite Tokyo DisneySea theme park, providing grand, Italian-inspired decor and accommodations harkening to the Roman Empire.The hotel … [Read more...]