With 2026 quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to check your Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards (formerly Mileage Plan) frequent flyer mileage balance, calculate your travel earnings for the remainder of the year and pinpoint which elite status tier you will qualify for before Dec. 31, 2025. If you think you might not hit your…

The Eternal City is about to get a brand new, centrally located hotel, and it’s a great option for World of Hyatt points redemptions. The Hyatt Regency Rome Central will open Feb. 3, 2026, just a few blocks from Rome Termini train station in historic Esquiline Hill. It’s within easy walking distance of the Colosseum…

One of the most valuable travel perks on the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is the hotel statement credit — a benefit that can make luxury stays far more affordable. Cardmembers receive up to $600 in hotel statement credits each calendar year (up to $300 biannually) for prepaid…

If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably someone who has mostly ruled out the idea of a multiday group tour. You’re the sort of vacationer who likes to plan every little aspect of your trip on your own — from where you’ll stay and what you’ll do to how you’ll get from place to…