Since Europe launched its automated border control system, you may have heard about another new addition for travelers: The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS, which will require many tourists to obtain a waiver before entering most continental European countries. You may even have seen websites offering these waivers. Don’t take the bait….

Are you looking for the most activity-packed, megaresort-like Royal Caribbean cruise ships at sea? If so, you’ll want to get on one of the biggest Royal Caribbean cruise ships. These ships are, by nature, the Royal Caribbean ships with the most pools, waterslides and other top-deck activities, as well as the most onboard restaurants, bars…

The Sunshine State is in the middle of a dengue fever outbreak. Florida health officials recently reported more than 250 locally acquired dengue fever cases in 2026 so far, most of them in Hillsborough County, home to Tampa. According to the Journal of Emergency Medical Services, the outbreak “appears to be the largest in several…

Earning Choice Privileges points through stays, promotions and credit cards is relatively easy. However, once you have a stash of Choice Privileges points, you might wonder how to redeem them. As with most points and miles, the value you’ll get when redeeming Choice points will vary. TPG’s October 2026 valuations peg the value of Choice…

Southwest Airlines has spent the last two years overhauling its policies and the customer experience on its planes. Open seating is gone, checked bag fees are in, and lounges are coming. Next up? A major overhaul to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program. The airline on Thursday outlined sweeping changes to its points and elite status…

Having a family makes just about everything more expensive. Trust me, I’ve spent years raising four kids, and I’ve learned a thing or two about making every dollar — and every credit card perk — count. The American Express Platinum Card® might have a reputation as a card for business travelers and luxury jet-setters, but…

Breeze, the fast-growing budget airline, is expanding. The airline said on Wednesday that it will add four new cities to its route network, while also announcing 16 new routes between the new cities and between existing ones. The airline will start flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in New…

Rove has been quickly adding transfer partners that are familiar to U.S. travelers, including Air Canada Aeroplan in May and Frontier Miles in July. Now, Rove has added another 1:1 transfer partner that U.S. travelers know: JetBlue TrueBlue. JetBlue TrueBlue is Rove’s 22nd transfer partner. To celebrate, Rove is giving users a 20% bonus on…