Act fast: Fly Delta to Dublin, Madrid and Marrakech from 26K SkyMiles each way

Are you ready to plan your first vacation of 2026? Delta Air Lines just launched a three‑day award flash sale to some terrific transatlantic destinations, including Dublin; Barcelona; Madrid; and Marrakech, Morocco. Most of the best prices are out of New York-area airports, but there are some nice discounts available from other departure cities. The…

Tipping on a cruise: What to know about ship gratuities

How much should you tip on a cruise? It’s a question that trips up many first-timers. That’s because some cruise lines tack daily service fees onto passenger bills — yet many travelers still hand out additional cash gratuities, either as a matter of course or for exemplary service. The extra cost of the automatic gratuity…

The St. Regis Singapore had a glow up: Here’s what changed (and what didn’t)

In my life as a traveler and travel journalist, Singapore has long eluded me, though the city-state (and its famed Singapore Airlines) has always been front of mind. Ahead of a work trip to Japan at the end of 2025, I finally had the chance to visit (though, sadly, not in one of Singapore Airlines’…

Nashville lands a new nonstop on Canada’s Porter Airlines

Canada’s Porter Airlines will land in Nashville this spring. The Toronto-based carrier known for its spokescritter, Mr. Porter the raccoon, will launch a daily flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) on May 11. Service will be flown with a De Havilland Dash 8-Q400 with 78 economy seats. “Nashville…

Disney releases a new premium card with a $600 bonus, exclusive perks

Want a Disney credit card that gives you an annual statement credit on Disney theme park tickets? Maybe you’d like one that offers exclusive annual benefits, like earning 200 bonus Disney Rewards Dollars after spending $2,000 per anniversary year on U.S. Disney cruises or Disney resort stays? Or, perhaps you just want a Disney credit…

JetBlue launches day passes for New York’s JFK lounge

JetBlue’s first-ever airport lounge, BlueHouse, has been open for a little more than a month at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Entry rules are tight, as the carrier hopes to avoid the overcrowding that’s become a staple at so many airport lounges. From the outset, JetBlue is limiting BlueHouse access to its…

American expands Canadian network with 2 New York nonstops

American Airlines will expand its international offerings from New York this summer. The Oneworld alliance carrier will add daily service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) on Aug. 5, and thrice-weekly service to Calgary International Airport (YYC) on Aug. 6, schedule data from aviation…