Cruising in Alaska means you want to see all the things. The list includes whales, sled dogs and bald eagles. You want stunning scenery and informative tours. Topping most people’s list is glacier viewing. It’s an intrinsic part of what we hope to see on a cruise in Alaska waters — perhaps even the main…

Ever since the W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive — the W brand’s highly anticipated first all-inclusive resort — was announced back in 2022, I had a feeling it would be a make-or-break moment for Marriott. Over the last few years, the company has been pushing hard into the all-inclusive space by introducing its well-known brands,…

United Airlines confirmed this week that it plans to stop flying to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Dakar, Senegal, and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Sweden. The Chicago-based carrier will end service between Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) and DSS on March 5, 2026. The airline’s seasonal service between Newark Liberty International Airport…

The new Swiss International Air Lines product is finally here. The carrier’s first Airbus A350-900 outfitted with its entirely revamped onboard product, “Swiss Senses,” entered intercontinental service Thursday, flying from its base at Zurich International Airport (ZRH) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The plane has flown proving runs (which are essentially test flights) within…

Frontier Airlines is adding routes — and potentially Wi-Fi. The Denver-based, low-cost carrier on Thursday announced a four-route expansion covering six U.S. cities. This includes new service to Orlando from the New York City area, as well as a flight that’ll likely catch the attention of one of the largest U.S. carriers. Meanwhile, Frontier has…

If hosting Thanksgiving dinner seems like more work than fun, you’re not alone. Many Americans are opting to travel abroad during the holiday, and ditching the dishes (not to mention crowded U.S. airports, highways and train stations) for the ease of Europe instead. In fact, TPG’s Nick Ewen is heading to Switzerland this year with…

It’s been just over six months since the Transportation Security Administration began enforcing Real ID mandates at airports across the country. Now, the rules could get even stricter. Soon, travelers who don’t bring an acceptable form of ID to the airport may have to pay extra to pass through security. According to plans filed Thursday…

If you’ve been considering applying for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), now may be the perfect time. Chase is targeting select consumers with its highest-ever welcome offer of 175,000 points — and there is an easy way to check whether you qualify. Chase has reintroduced a preapproval tool that lets prospective applicants…

American Airlines AAdvantage members have until the end of each February to earn enough Loyalty Points for their desired American Airlines elite status. So, if you want to earn more Loyalty Points to secure a specific AAdvantage elite status tier during the current qualification period, you still have some time. This being said, now is…