Southwest Airlines is expanding in the Caribbean, with plans to serve its first new destination in nearly half a decade. The Dallas-based carrier on Monday announced it will launch nonstop service to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The new flights will begin in early 2026. When to go: These are the best times…

The Dragon Bravo wildfire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park forced the evacuation and closure of a portion of the park this past weekend. Only the North Rim — not to be confused with the more frequented South Rim of the park — will remain closed for the remainder of the 2025…

Eco-chic 1 Hotels is expanding quickly, with new or upcoming locations in international destinations like Melbourne, Australia, and Copenhagen. But you don’t have to venture so far afield to find some of the chain’s most intriguing outposts. The 1 Hotel Nashville opened in 2022 and provides an upscale but unfussy counterpoint to some of the…

Through its partnership with American Express, Delta Air Lines offers one of the most comprehensive airline credit card portfolios on the market, which includes entry-level, mid-tier and premium cards (as well as business card versions of most). If you decide that now is the time to apply, your next question will likely be: How do…

Suppose you’re looking for the best benefits a credit card can provide to travelers who frequently fly Delta. In that case, you may assume the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card would be best since it’s the top-tier cobranded Delta consumer card. However, it’s worth comparing the Delta Reserve to The Platinum Card® from American…

Chasing elite status with a hotel or airline can be addictive. Once you get a taste of the benefits (such as upgrades, lounge access, bonus points and enhanced customer service), it’s hard to give them up. Depending on how frequently you travel, you could easily get hundreds — if not thousands — of dollars in…