There’s big news in the small-ship cruise world: Azamara Cruises has announced plans to renovate and relaunch its fleet of four ships over the coming years. The cruise line is known for its small ships (holding fewer than 700 passengers each) and intimate feel. Azamara cruises often dock in smaller, unexpected locales around the globe…

This year has started with a bang for those who like to earn points on their rent — or now, even mortgages — with the much-anticipated Bilt 2.0 launch. This launch included the introduction of three new credit cards and a new system that layers in a secondary rewards currency, Bilt Cash, alongside the Bilt…

What are the best adults-only cruises — the ones that not only ban kids but cater to grown-up tastes and interests? You may be asking because you just spent time on a megaship where the kids took over the pools and hot tubs (not to mention the elevators), much to your chagrin. Or, you might…

Make 2026 the year you stop hoarding points for “someday” and book that trip. In a time of uncertainty at home and abroad, travel is one of the most potent ways we can continue to connect with other people, cultures and communities across the globe. Whether you want to maximize your miles for a can’t-miss…

Windstar is making waves in the small luxury cruise space with the debut of its seventh ship. The first new-build vessel for the line in three decades, Star Seeker, was unveiled in a naming ceremony at the Port of Miami on Thursday night. Designed to be intimate and upscale, Star Seeker is an all-suite ship…

Tucked along a quiet stretch of New York’s Thompson Street, with its graceful sawtooth oaks and Chinese elms, sits The Manner, an aptly-named boutique hotel that manages to feel both dignified, as its name suggests, and like a home away from home (but a very, very stylish one). In this sense, The Manner contains multitudes,…

It’s the middle of winter, but United Airlines is turning its attention toward the summer travel season. The Chicago-based carrier already announced some epic, new international destinations for this year — from Split, Croatia, to Bari, Italy, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. But United is also adding some new routes to a handful of closer-to-home…

Do Americans truly prefer jets over turboprops? Boutique premium air carrier JSX is ready to find out. With a fleet of new ATR 42-600 turboprops, the Dallas-based public charter carrier is dialing it back to the late 1990s — a time before major airlines bet big on then-new regional jets, arguing they were quieter and…

Hilton is embracing homey vibes in 2026 by introducing a new category of apartment-style accommodations in cities across the country, offering a new way to earn and redeem Hilton Honors points. Apartment Collection by Hilton will build on Hilton’s current collection of about 10,000 apartment-style units, adding as many as 3,000 new apartments thanks to…