It’s a common misconception that you can’t book trendy, boutique-like hotels through major loyalty programs. But one of the most exciting brands in the space, Design Hotels, which is part of the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem, has a slew of Instagram-worthy, independent hotels scattered around the world. Now, the Design Hotels portfolio is getting even bigger…

The American Express Platinum Card® is losing a statement credit at the end of this month. If you haven’t used it yet, now is the time to do so. Amex is saying goodbye to the Platinum card’s biannual Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit* on June 30. The news came in March, after Saks Global (the…

Even if you’re a newcomer to cruising, you’ve probably heard of Royal Caribbean‘s giant Icon Class and Oasis Class ships. They are bigger than any other cruise vessels afloat and loaded with more amenities and venues than you can imagine. Indeed, when you hear people talking about the wow factor of Royal Caribbean’s “floating megaresorts,”…

Summer is finally here, and now is the best time to plan ahead for all eventualities to ensure any upcoming travel goes smoothly. If you need to book a trip for this summer, are currently in the planning phases or already have that big trip set, add these to-do items to your checklist. Book your…

It looks like passenger protections are about to get even stronger for travelers flying in Europe. This week, leaders in the European Union agreed to a series of updates to the decades-old provision known as “EU261.” The changes could make it easier to get compensated when your flight gets delayed or canceled. Under the framework…