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Let me start with a confession: I currently have 28 open, active credit cards.(Pause for reaction.)Yes, I know that's a lot, but I don't actually use many of them regularly. In fact, the vast majority are what I consider "perk cards" — ones that are worth keeping open but don't get swiped often.However, there are two cards in my wallet that offer an incredible combination of rewards and benefits: … [...]
The winter travel season is rapidly approaching, and Americans are already dreaming about escaping the freezing cold. You know the exact feeling. The temperatures drop, the snow starts piling up, and suddenly you are desperately searching for a way to get to the beach. However, absolutely nobody wants to spend their precious vacation time dealing … ➪ Continue reading the full article on … [...]
Southwest Airlines' new airport lounges will open late next year.Yes, that still sounds a little surreal to say, especially for longtime Southwest loyalists. But by late 2027, the carrier expects to start welcoming flyers to the first of its clubs at several major U.S. airports.Over the next few years, Southwest plans to open nearly a dozen outposts across its network.Once operating, these lounges … [...]
Planning a trip across the pond but you're not exactly keen on joining the throngs of beret-clad TikTokers at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, or then waiting hours on end just to enter the Colosseum for a selfie? Trust us, neither are we. There's truly nowhere like Europe, but the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, ridiculous prices, … ➪ Continue reading the full article on www.traveloffpath.com … [...]
As October keeps trucking along, so does the hotel industry. The temperatures might be dropping (just like the leaves!), but things are starting to heat up in the second half of the year as new hotels open and are announced, people start gearing up for the holiday travel and plans for next year's vacations are in the works.Hilton Honors loyalists got some interesting news this week: members can … [...]
Forget Mykonos and the elitist, invite-only white parties. Greece's trendiest island right now is a compact, rugged gem in the heart of the Cyclades, where timeless fishing villages are fringed by turquoise waters, ancient castles lie in romantic ruins, and crowds remain manageable. Not exactly zero, but not Little Venice-level crazy, either, though it could … ➪ Continue reading the full article … [...]
Emirates has no plans to slow its expansion in Dubai anytime soon.The Gulf carrier is eyeing potential flights to Denver International Airport (DEN), Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Those are just some options from a list of markets that "goes on and on," Emirates president Tim Clark said in an interview on the sidelines of the Routes World … [...]
Black Friday may no longer involve shoppers risking bodily harm for the last Tickle Me Elmo, but that doesn't mean the deals are any less exciting. From big-ticket electronics to everyday essentials, this is when retailers roll out some of their best discounts of the year.And while scoring a great deal is satisfying enough, earning cash back, points or miles on top of those savings can make the … [...]
Among North America's best-known national parks, Glacier Bay is a bit of an outlier.Unlike Yellowstone or Yosemite, you can't visit Glacier Bay on a road trip. There are no roads leading into the park, and the only way to reach it is by small plane, boat or ship.There's also little infrastructure within the park. It does have a visitor center and a lodge, located at its very edge. But its biggest … [...]
If you have been scrolling through social media trying to decide if you should finally book that solo trip to the beach, you are probably fighting a massive internal battle. We all picture the exact same nightmare scenario. You imagine yourself sitting entirely alone at a romantic candlelit table while honeymooning couples stare at you … ➪ Continue reading the full article on … [...]
