Flying to your cruise with carry-on bags vs. shipping luggage: Which is better?

Checking your cruise luggage with an airline can be a scary proposition, especially when you factor in possible weather delays or missed connections that can separate you from your bags. The farther you have to fly, the scarier it becomes. But what are your options? The obvious choice for most cruisers who fly to their…

What is a mattress run?

Even if you’re new to the points and miles game, you’ve probably heard the term “mileage run.” A mileage run is when a traveler takes a flight (or series of flights) primarily to earn rewards or airline elite status. Mattress runs are similar to mileage runs. But instead of taking one or more flights as…