British Airways is the largest full-service airline in the United Kingdom and flies to more destinations in the U.S. than any other European carrier. The airline’s loyalty program is called Executive Club, and its currency is Avios. With a substantial global route network and a loyalty currency that is easy to earn and redeem, it…

In addition to its four world-class theme parks, Walt Disney World is home to two water parks of the same caliber. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park have the same level of theming and the exciting blend of thrilling and family-friendly attractions as Disney’s other parks. Besides jumping into the…

Legions of tourists elbowing their way through narrow streets and alleyways, crowding shops and restaurants and swamping iconic attractions: It’s a scene repeated in cruise hot spots around the world as countless cruise passengers join with land-based visitors to overwhelm popular-yet-fragile destinations. Indeed, when multiple megaships dock in a city all at once, their thousands…

Back in March, Alaska Airlines launched a new subscription service requiring a $5-per-month payment to get early access to Alaska fare sales, a personalized fare page and free Wi-Fi credits — the Seattle-based airline calls the service “Alaska Access.” I was excited to test it out since, at the time, Alaska said it would give…

With less than four months left in 2024, now is a good time for Hilton Honors members to determine what they need to do to qualify (or requalify) for elite status. If you spend much time on the road, you may have seen how valuable hotel elite status can be. From premium early check-in and…