Let’s face it: Solo travelers often get the short end of the stick when it comes to cruise vacations. Why? Because most cruise lines impose a “single supplement” fee on travelers sailing alone in a cabin intended for two people. Essentially, you’ll be forced to pay both fares (thankfully, you only pay taxes and fees…

Alaska Airlines will offer travelers three new nonstop ways to visit its namesake state next summer, including a new longest route for its smallest jet. The Seattle-based Oneworld alliance carrier will launch daily service between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Alaska and Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon on May 15 and Saturday-only service between…

My mouth is watering just thinking about writing this story. As I sit here and recap all the lines I think are worthy of inclusion under the title of “best cruise line food,” it’s apparent how much cruise ship meals have evolved. In the early days of cruising, travelers could only choose between set seating…

With the holiday season over and summer still far ahead, spring break is the time for one of the most anticipated vacation periods of the year. Thanks to the scattered scheduling of spring break recess nationwide, there are many opportunities to cash in your points and miles and save big on a beach getaway —…

If you’re considering applying for a credit card, you’re probably wondering whether the current sign-up bonus is a good one. While any bonus is nice to get, there’s a special kind of heartbreak in pulling the trigger for a card — only to see it offer a lucrative bonus the following month. There’s no easy…