American Airlines is changing how upgrades with miles work. Unfortunately, based on our first look, this appears to be a devaluation in most instances. Similar to what United announced a few weeks ago for its program, the American Airlines mileage upgrade award chart is also going away. Instead, it’s being replaced with instant upgrades, already…

When I saw the recent news that Emirates had decided to restrict first-class awards to elite Platinum, Gold and Silver members of its Emirates Skywards loyalty program, I thought my dream of flying this aspirational product with onboard bars, showers and unlimited caviar was over. I have never held, and will likely never hold, any…

If you wish you had a fairy godmother who could help you book dining reservations at Disney World and Disneyland, consider your wish granted. Disney is in the process of updating its dining reservation system to simplify planning your next trip. You may already see these changes on the Disneyland and Walt Disney World websites…

A growing number of consumers are forgoing credit card rewards in favor of buy now, pay later financing options for their purchases. According to a study by C+R Research, more than half of online shoppers surveyed said they prefer programs such as PayPal Credit, Afterpay and Affirm over traditional credit cards, and a surprising 38%…

If you’ve been searching for an adults-only summertime escape, you’ve got one more property to add to your list: Secrets Baby Beach Aruba. Located on Baby Beach Bay near the town of San Nicolas, the adults-only, all-inclusive resort marks Hyatt’s first Inclusive Collection property in Aruba. Related: The best Secrets Resorts & Spas for a…

Disney knows how to celebrate a holiday, but few theme park celebrations compare with Halloween Time at Disneyland in Southern California. From the giant Mickey pumpkin head in the center of Town Square in Disneyland Park to the Headless Horseman statue menacing guests entering Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure Park, the resort goes all-out…