Redeeming points for free hotel stays is a great way to save money on your travels. But even better is maximizing your redemptions to get an award night for no additional points. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. Several major hotel chains offer the opportunity to pick up the fourth or…

Credit card debt is increasing nationwide. In fact, according to data from CNBC, U.S. credit card debt just hit an all-time high of $930 billion. Debt rates and figures vary by state, but one trend is common: Credit card debt is going up. Credit card bills can be confusing to decipher for some cardholders. They…

The Standard, Singapore provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the property. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. What comes to mind when you think of Singapore? Perhaps a diverse…

From requests for more coffee to inquiries about Wi-Fi access, flight attendants field all kinds of questions during their flights. One question most flight attendants never hear is, “How did you magically travel from the front of the plane to the back of the plane so quickly?” Brenda and Glenda Key, however, have heard this…

It has been a full year since the Yucatan Peninsula’s Maya Train, or Tren Maya, celebrated its inaugural departure for its first section connecting Cancun to Merida on Dec. 15, 2023. Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador set this ambitious, multibillion-dollar project in motion in 2018. On Sunday, Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, inaugurated…

When Harry B. and his wife boarded Royal Caribbean‘s Freedom of the Seas, they were looking forward to a relaxing tropical getaway. Buying $10,000 of skincare products definitely wasn’t part of the plan, but that’s exactly what Harry inexplicably did when the cruise ship made a port stop in the Bahamas. Harry — whose last…

Airport lounges can be a much-needed oasis from a stressful travel day. While there’s already a lot of variety in airport lounges, this year ushered in some stellar new outposts that are sure to impress. In fact, while lounges outside of the U.S. have generally been nicer than those back home, U.S. airports did some…

As 2025 approaches, more than a few changes will impact international and domestic travel, particularly those related to entry requirements and tourist taxes. To keep you up to speed and ensure that your travels in 2025 go smoothly, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest changes below. Here’s what you can expect as we roll…

Snow, ice, sleet, slush — if you’re going on a winter road trip, you need to know how to deal with the season’s inclement weather, preferably before you turn the key in the ignition. Even if you’re planning a winter road trip specifically to avoid snow, it’s still good to study up. Not all winter…

There’s no sugarcoating it: A trip to Disney World can be stressful. It doesn’t matter if you are a solo traveler or a family of six, there’s a lot to figure out. Add a family member who has cognitive disabilities to the mix, and the day can be even more taxing. Yes, you can purchase…