Marriott Bonvoy expands Design Hotels portfolio with Palisociety partnership

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 7 classes of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, explained

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,”…

How the EU’s changes to passenger rights will affect flyers

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…