Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Our favorite travel items under $25

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is upon us, featuring discounted prices every day until Monday. This year, there are a ton of great deals on travel gear. Whether you’re upgrading your carry-on essentials or prepping for your next big trip, these budget-friendly finds are worth adding to your cart while they’re on sale. Here’s our guide…

How to earn and use the Southwest Companion Pass

Southwest Airlines recently announced it will end its bags-fly-free policy, ditch its Wanna Get Away fare and make several other customer-unfriendly changes. But, at least so far, one of the most advantageous offerings in the travel industry — the Southwest Companion Pass — remains intact. This valuable benefit lets you bring a companion along for…

American Airlines to launch service from Dallas to Kona, Hawaii

Hawaii’s Big Island may be the next airline network planner battleground. American Airlines filed plans over the weekend to relaunch service between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) beginning Nov. 20, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. American’s Dallas-to-Kona…

This is why you should always avoid dynamic currency conversions

You’re visiting another country and making a purchase with your credit card. Then, the credit card terminal asks if you’d like to pay in U.S. dollars or in the local currency. This might sound like a convenient way to avoid foreign transaction fees, but it’s not. Here’s why: The exchange rate offered here ranges from…

I tried Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua Slidecoaster — it’s both free and ridiculously fun

I almost chickened out of trying Norwegian Aqua’s new Slidecoaster. I’m so glad I didn’t. Everyone on my five-night preview sailing of Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship has been eager to try this first-in-industry attraction. After all, the two giant multicolor tubes that encircle Norwegian Aqua’s top decks are the dominant feature of the ship. There’s…