If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road or in the skies, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. Frequent travelers will benefit from the Amex Business Platinum’s lounge access, hotel elite status and other offerings. New cardmembers can earn…

A lunchtime visit to a restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kicked off a six-month financial nightmare for a Seattle-based husband and wife. The couple, Alan and Terry Axelrod, say the eatery charged their credit card an astounding $29,695 for their vegetarian meal. You read that right. The restaurant, Juan Bautista Parrilla Gaucha, charged nearly $30,000…

I had never been a big fan of cruises or group travel in general. But from the moment I set sail on my first European river cruise, I was hooked. Whether exploring France’s wine regions, historic capital cities along the Danube, the castle-lined Rhine or Portugal’s scenic Douro Valley, there is — in my opinion…

Hilton is celebrating 2025 with the just-announced launch of its — wait for it — 25th brand, Outset Collection by Hilton. The eighth brand in Hilton’s Lifestyle portfolio, Outset Collection by Hilton was designed for “guests looking for boutique hotels with an independent identity and experience,” according to a statement Hilton shared with TPG ahead…

If you’re returning from a trip with a few more items than you left with, American Airlines has some good news for you. The Fort Worth-based carrier will officially remove carry-on-bag sizers from the gate area, as first reported by View from the Wing and later confirmed by an American Airlines spokesperson. Removing the bag…

For years, its bright-yellow planes have been a staple at airports near beaches, theme parks and the Strip in Las Vegas — and a vessel for price-conscious customers to fly on a budget. But with the holiday season now just weeks away, there are real concerns about the future of Spirit Airlines. In late August,…