Want to try out Royal Caribbean’s new Ultimate Family Cabana? Join the club — the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, that is. Royal Caribbean Group has revealed that its new private for-fee beach area in the Bahamas will house just one cabana in this new family-friendly category for passengers who pay for club access during…

American Airlines has some positive updates for its AAdvantage loyalty program members. On Dec. 12, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier announced its annual loyalty changes that’ll come into effect during the 2025 membership year, and the good news is that things are only getting better. Here’s everything you need to know about American’s loyalty plans…

Air Canada is about to become the latest airline to make it easier to stay connected. The Canadian carrier said Thursday that it will make gate-to-gate Wi-Fi available for free across its fleet in a phased introduction, with the first stage beginning this coming spring. The amenity will eventually be available on all Air Canada…

If it isn’t already on your bucket list, you should add this experience: watching a total solar eclipse from a cruise ship deck. Even if you’re not an astronomy geek, witnessing a total solar eclipse is an extremely rare event. In 2024, more than 7 million people traveled to areas in North America that were…

There are many reasons why the end of the year can be a great time to open a new premium rewards credit card. Some of them offer statement credits that reset with the calendar year, while others are offering limited-time bonuses or promotions on holiday purchases or travel. Additionally, increased spending around the holidays —…

It’s easy to think of points and miles as a variant of Monopoly money. To some, they’re easy to throw around and spend nonchalantly; they can almost seem ethereal. To others, travel rewards can be easy to hoard. They are a form of currency, after all — and we can become as stingy with our…

When I booked my October honeymoon in Madagascar roughly six months in advance, I knew my journey to the East African island would involve an 11-hour layover at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). As a Hyatt loyalist who holds the World of Hyatt Credit Card, I booked a night in a Hyatt hotel near the…

One of the hotels that put the lifestyle hotel movement on the map is set for a renaissance on Miami Beach late next year. The long-awaited revival of Delano Miami Beach will make a splash on the city’s hotel scene next year. The extensive renovation will result in 171 transformed guest rooms and suites, including…

When mulling over a big-ticket purchase, many of us come to the same age-old question: Should I fix up what I have or buy a new one? American Airlines is currently wrestling with just that decision — albeit one with far bigger stakes than a home improvement project or a new car. The Fort Worth,…