I will be the first to admit I am a huge chicken. When I watch horror movies, I do so at home with my hands partially covering my eyes. Yet somehow, I spent last weekend screaming my head off in 10 frightfully fun haunted houses at Universal Orlando’s annual Halloween Horror Nights event. TARAH CHIEFFI/THE…

From Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando to Dollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm in California and beyond, there are more than 500 million annual visits to theme parks worldwide in a normal year. Tickets to big-name parks often top $100 per day — or much more on holidays. In fact, theme park ticket prices are at…

American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt launched a partnership in 2019. Thanks to this partnership, elite members in both programs can link their AAdvantage and Hyatt accounts and enjoy reciprocal earnings. American and Hyatt have occasionally offered fast-track elite status offers to members with linked accounts. Now, we have two: AAdvantage is offering an…

One of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of the year — in one of the most picturesque destinations on earth — is finally here. The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa officially opened this week, boasting the highest count of overwater bungalows for any resort on the French Polynesian island. The resort, formerly a Le…

The Air Canada Aeroplan loyalty program is offering members up to 50,000 points back when they redeem their Aeroplan points for hotel stays. Register online and book by Sept. 30, 2024, for travel between Sept. 3, 2024, and Feb 28, 2025, to earn the following points rebates: 10,000 points back when you redeem at least…

Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card overview Even if you aren’t a Wyndham loyalist, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card is worth considering. It comes with a solid welcome bonus and perks like automatic elite status, an anniversary points bonus and a generous earnings rate while having a modest annual fee. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating…

Something wicked this way comes … to Disney’s Hollywood Studios next summer. On Tuesday, Disney announced that an all-new live production will be staged in the Sunset Boulevard area of Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the enchantingly evil new show will take guests into the “mysterious, reflective realm…

Sun-seekers, meet Star Seeker. One of the cruise industry’s most anticipated new high-end ships is set to debut at the end of next year, and you’ll only have one chance to catch it in the Caribbean. Windstar Cruises‘ Star Seeker — a new 224-passenger vessel that’s the line’s first new-build in nearly 40 years —…