Quality time together is a hallmark of a great family vacation, but sometimes kids just want to play with their peers — and adults need a break. Cruise lines understand these dual needs deeply and have designed ships accordingly, with amazing, expansive cruise kids clubs.Kids clubs give families more choices in daytime and evening activities because they have options to hang out together or spend … [Read more...]
Best travel gifts to buy for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day (May 12) is right around the corner. Make sure you're prepared this year and pick up a great gift in advance.You should also try your best to use a credit card to maximize your online shopping. That way, you'll earn valuable points or miles that you can use to fund your next trip.It's also well worth taking advantage of online shopping portals to rack up miles with your favorite … [Read more...]
Book now: Cathay Pacific business-class and first-class award availability
Looking to travel to Hong Kong in 2025? Cathay Pacific — a Hong Kong-based carrier — currently has open award availability in business and first class from January through March 2025, as first flagged by @FindFlightsforMe.Though the airline operates using a distance-based award chart, a rarity among airlines as most have moved to dynamic pricing, finding open award availability from the U.S. to … [Read more...]
3 authentic Wild West mountain towns to visit this summer
Peering up at the snow-laced peaks hemming in the mountain town of Crested Butte, Colorado, it's hard to believe more than 1,400 people once crowded into this long narrow valley 8,885 feet up in the Colorado Rockies in the mid-1800s, weathering the winter in tents and shanties.Settlers in this area survived a series of booms and busts that left the town barely hanging on by the time the first ski … [Read more...]
United miles and cash upgrades: Cash turns out to be king for a last-minute Polaris business-class upgrade
I'm a frequent United Airlines flyer. I pretty much have to be since I live near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — a United hub where most of the gates in the airport belong to the legacy carrier.As such, I have lots of miles from United's MileagePlus program, and I qualify for Gold status. I'm also the plus-one of a United Million Miler, so I have companion 1K status, too. This … [Read more...]
Quick Points: Short on Delta SkyMiles? Try Miles Headstart
Attention, Delta American Express cardholders: If you're short on Delta SkyMiles, you can now receive advanced miles. Known as Miles Headstart, this program from American Express could be just what you need to get your next redemption booked if you don't have enough SkyMiles in your account.Not to be confused with Medallion MQD Headstart, Amex's Miles Headstart program is open to all eligible … [Read more...]
Save up to 20% on Southwest, Disney and Instacart gift cards with this Sam’s Club deal
For two days only, Sam's Club members can purchase discounted gift cards, including ones for Southwest Airlines.Deal basicsSAMSCLUB.COMVendors: Southwest, Disney and InstacartHow to book: Purchase the e-gift cards online through Sam's ClubTravel dates: N/APurchase by: Between May 3 and 5This deal is a three-in-one offer.First, Sam's Club users can purchase a $500 Southwest Airlines e-gift card for … [Read more...]
Delta adds 4 routes to largest-ever Latin America schedule
Delta Air Lines is seemingly convinced that it's going to be a cold and dreary winter.The Atlanta-based carrier unveiled yet another expansion to warm-weather destinations for the winter season. This includes two brand-new routes, as well as two route resumptions. All of the added flights will operate once weekly on Saturdays, a carrier spokesperson confirmed to TPG.In terms of new routes, the … [Read more...]
Delta unveils 10th Amsterdam route with nonstops from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA) just scored a big win from Delta Air Lines.The Atlanta-based carrier is relaunching daily flights from TPA to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) on Oct. 26, Delta announced Friday.Delta will deploy an Airbus A330-300 on the 4,613-mile route. This wide-body jet features 34 Delta One pods in a reverse herringbone configuration, 21 Premium Select recliners, 24 Comfort+ … [Read more...]
The 10 best all-inclusive resorts in Belize for your next tropical getaway
When you close your eyes and think of Belize, visions of a dreamy, tropical vacation likely dance through your mind. Think: sugary shores, brilliantly blue water, bright green palms and thick, verdant jungles. Maybe throw in a luxury villa or a palapa-topped bungalow, for good measure. What you're not likely thinking of is an all-inclusive resort.As it happens, though, Belize is actually home to a … [Read more...]
Is Belize Safe To Visit In 2024? Your Guide To Belize Travel Safety
Belize is gorgeous. We should know; we just returned from a two-week trip. The mainland is covered in a dense, tropical jungle, while offshore, it has the Belize Barrier Reef—an acclaimed spot to scuba dive and snorkel. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ve also got the history of Mayan ruins to experience at sites like Altun Ha. Basically, we totally understand why you want to visit. Belize is in a … [Read more...]
This storied cruise brand just unveiled its first new ship in 14 years
It's a big, big day for Cunard, the storied cruise brand that once operated such legendary ocean liners as the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth 2.The 184-year-old shipping company is finally beginning sailings with Queen Anne, its first new ship in 14 years.Under development since 2017 and delayed by two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the much-awaited 2,996-passenger vessel will depart late … [Read more...]
5 reasons to upgrade from Chase Sapphire Preferred to Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve are two of our all-time favorite travel credit cards. They've got similar names and they earn the same kind of points, but that's largely where their similarities end.Unfortunately, you can't hold both the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve at the same time. It's an either/or situation. This causes some Sapphire Preferred … [Read more...]
Norse launches Los Angeles service to Paris with one-way fares starting at $238
Adding to its international fleet, low-cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways debuted its latest long-haul flight Thursday, with four flights per week from Los Angeles to Paris.One-way economy fares start at $238, with discounted round-trip fares available for $400.Deal basicsAirline: Norse Atlantic AirwaysRoutes: LA to ParisHow to book: Directly with the airlineTravel dates: N/ABook by: N/ABlackout … [Read more...]
Coming soon: Discounted Disneyland tickets starting at $83 per day
If you plan on purchasing tickets to visit Disneyland this summer, we have one word for you: Wait.It's not because we don't want you to experience the magic of a vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth. It's because we want you to save money doing it. Disneyland's latest ticket offer starts at just $50 per day for kids and $83 per day for adults.Related: These are the best rides at … [Read more...]
Best ways to book flights to the Caribbean using points and miles
There are undeniably pros and cons to living on either coast of the United States. While the West Coast has relatively easy access to Hawaii, a perk of living on the East Coast is the seamless ability to visit many tropical destinations in the Caribbean.It's especially tempting to get away during the wintertime in the north to shake off the cold and escape to a tropical paradise. Depending on … [Read more...]
Hyatt highlights neurodivergent travelers’ needs in new initiative to improve hotel experience
Reliable information regarding hotel accessibility can be murky at best, and the broader hotel industry often comes up short in making this travel experience as easy as possible. Hyatt leaders are showing the company is taking this seriously in a new initiative highlighting the needs of neurodivergent travelers and what needs to be done to improve the travel experience from booking to checking … [Read more...]
Westin rolls out the next generation of the Heavenly Bed
One of the top reasons Marriott's Westin brand has a loyal following just got a glow-up.The Heavenly Bed found in every Westin Hotels & Resorts guest room and suite has a next-generation model rolling out this week. The bed's refreshed look includes a plush-top mattress featuring temperature-regulating, gel-infused memory foam.The linens are now made from hypoallergenic materials, and the new … [Read more...]
The trendiest hotel in New York’s trendiest neighborhood: My stay at the Warren Street Hotel
In New York City, the Crosby Street Hotel has long been considered one of the best in town thanks to its dreamy SoHo location and its eclectic design that combines patterns, textures and colors in ways that only a true visionary could assemble. That visionary happens to be Kit Kemp, the London-based interior designer who, along with her husband Tim, founded Firmdale Hotels, a boutique hospitality … [Read more...]
The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships and itineraries
Call it the cruise line for people who want a big amenity-filled ship that isn't a floating amusement park.Princess Cruises operates relatively large, reasonably priced vessels. But unlike many of its competitors in that space — most notably Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises — it doesn't load them up with sprawling water parks, go-kart tracks, laser tag courses and other … [Read more...]