Weekend getaways are an underrated way to travel — especially if you’re short on time or trying to stick to a budget. However, a quick trip can easily get off track if you don’t plan appropriately. Here are the six most common mistakes you should avoid to ensure you have a smooth weekend escape. Picking…

If you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist, you don’t need us to tell you that the lack of posted award charts for points redemptions can be frustrating, to say the least. One of the true pain points of dynamic pricing is not being able to easily see when award costs increase, which seems to happen with…

No matter the season, my brain automatically defaults to “beach” or “theme park” when it comes time to plan a vacation. It’s not that I don’t think snowcapped mountains are a splendor to behold; I just don’t enjoy being cold (or the time it takes to don the necessary layers to stay warm in frigid…

It’s already been a long summer for travelers headed to Europe, and it’s only the first week of July. In March, the EU rolled out its EES biometric entry/exit system, resulting in what can best be described as a chaos-induced headache. Lines have stretched for hours, passengers have missed flights and airports have been pushed…

For a couple of years now, Delta Air Lines has dropped not-so-subtle hints about a future “basic” version of its business- and first-class tickets. Now, it’s here. The Atlanta-based airline on Wednesday announced the launch of three new “basic” fares that will expand the no-frills basic economy concept to its high-end cabins: Delta First Basic…

Luxury safari fans have a new reason to visit Kenya. The JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp has officially opened inside Kenya’s 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve, a private conservancy known for its rhino conservation efforts. The property was one of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026 and is now welcoming its first…

Not every great vacation requires taking a week off work. Sometimes all you need is a weekend, a direct flight and the right destination for your perfect getaway. Whether your ideal escape involves hiking through dramatic landscapes, lingering over unforgettable meals, spending time with the kids, snuggling up with your loved one, exploring museums or…

Hilton is launching its 27th brand, Select by Hilton, anchored by a franchise agreement with affordable city chain Yotel, and the partnership is about to go live on July 15. What is Select by Hilton? Hilton first shared news of the new Select brand back in March. Select by Hilton is more of a collection…