Those big welcome bonuses that can come with new credit cards after you hit a spending threshold can really accelerate you to a great vacation courtesy of your points and miles. But, after you get past that glitzy reason to add a new credit card to your wallet, there’s more that rewards cards can do…
It’s always a good time to visit Yosemite National Park, but the last half of February is an especially popular time to travel to California’s most-visited national park. The reason? Yosemite’s annual “firefall” — an eye-catching optical illusion that makes Horsetail Fall appear on fire when a few conditions sync up perfectly. The National Park…
Carnival Cruise Line has released details about Celebration Key, a new private beach development slated to open in July of 2025 on the south side of Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas. Celebration Key will open with a main pier that will be able to accommodate two of Carnival‘s largest ships at the same time….
Could American Airlines and JetBlue make another go at a partnership in the Northeast? That may seem unlikely after a federal appeals court doubled down on a judge’s 2023 ruling that scuttled a deep partnership between the two carriers. Still, there’s already speculation swirling over whether the two carriers might eventually try to link up…
New York City is an incredible destination year-round, but there’s something extra special about the city during the holiday season. Open-air holiday markets fill the air with the scent of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. Skaters twirl on open-air ice rinks, and spectacular shows fill theaters and illuminate the night with festive lights. Once you…
I can barely leave the house without relying on my iPhone and Apple Watch to help me get where I’m going, let alone travel. I’ve long used Apple Maps for driving and walking directions when navigating a new city. Last year, the tech giant introduced a handful of features that made my devices even more…
If you’re planning to visit a major city or even want to enjoy a possible staycation, Virgin Red will now let you redeem rewards points for Virgin Hotels. Virgin Hotels currently operates in the following cities: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, New Orleans and New York, as well as two U.K. locations, Edinburgh and London….
There’s a new plane in the sky that you might fly on your next trip to Europe. The Airbus A321XLR (which stands for extra long range) is the world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (just over 5,400 miles), which will open up new possibilities for mid- and…
As the end of the year approaches, you should consider your progress on any hotel elite statuses you’ve been working toward this year. Log into your account to check whether you’ve earned the status or still need more nights, points or other metrics. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re striving for World of…
In a holiday promotion to end them all, one cruise line is giving away a sailing that lasts more than 120 days and visits dozens of countries. If you’ve ever dreamed of setting sail on a world cruise, Holland America’s latest contest, which kicks off in early December, is one you won’t want to miss….