While you never want to expect a worst-case scenario when you’re traveling, you can’t control when things go wrong. In light of this year’s winter weather-related travel disruptions and civil unrest in Mexico, among other incidents, it’s a good idea to review what your plan would be if you need insurance or protection in the…

Booking an all-inclusive resort is a natural choice if you want to eliminate laborious planning and financial guesswork from your next vacation. At all-inclusive resorts, almost everything is included in the nightly rate, from meals and most drinks to activities and entertainment. Instead of worrying about keeping track of your wallet day and night and…

My husband and I have used ExpertFlyer since close to the beginning of our points and miles journey. And while the product languished for a few years in the early 2020s, a dedicated team has been working over the last few years to support and improve it. I sat down with this team in Puerto…

Planning and taking a trip can be exciting, but unexpected events can disrupt even the most meticulously organized vacations. Sudden illness, severe weather and unforeseen circumstances can throw a wrench in the works, forcing you to change your plans and seek compensation. Fortunately, many credit cards include trip cancellation and interruption insurance at no additional…

As a resident of the DMV — the mid-Atlantic region that includes the District of Columbia and the Maryland and Virginia counties surrounding it — for the past 10 years, it’s safe to say I’ve seen my fair share of cherry blossoms. While I may be a bit biased, the city’s famous cherry blossoms are…

If you fly a lot, you’ve probably experienced it: You’re settled in for a flight and hear the unmistakable sound of TikTok or Instagram reels blaring from the phone of your neighbor — who either didn’t have headphones or didn’t care to use them. Do that on one of the largest U.S. airlines and it…

If you have a late-season ski trip coming up in the Western U.S., you may be concerned about the conditions on the slope — and rightfully so. Poor snowfall and unseasonably warm temperatures have led to icy and slushy conditions at many ski resorts, causing runs to close and lift lines to stretch even longer…

We always hope for the best on our trips, but chaos can appear quickly and unexpectedly. If your trip is disrupted by a worst-case scenario — such as a military conflict or war — or if your upcoming vacation is canceled because of such events, your credit card may be able to help you. Of…

What’s in a brand? For Hawaiian Airlines, it’s the people, culture and place that the carrier is rooted in. If the islands had a flag carrier, it would be Hawaiian. That brand loyalty in Hawaiian’s namesake islands, as well as Asia, the South Pacific and California, is why Alaska Airlines is keeping it around. As…