Black Friday sale: Fly TAP Air Portugal to Europe from various US cities from $335 round-trip

TAP Air Portugal isn’t waiting for Black Friday to drop its big holiday sale. The carrier has “Black FLYday” deals on economy fares to Europe from U.S. departure cities like Boston, Miami, New York City and San Francisco for as low as $359 round-trip. You can save even more by using TAP Miles&Go miles. We…

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and more

Flying to over 30 destinations across five continents, Virgin Atlantic may be a carrier that you have overlooked when planning your travels. While booking cash and award flights with the U.K.-based carrier can be costly, especially with added surcharges, the airline’s loyalty program, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, offers attractive partner award charts and noteworthy Saver…

TAP Miles&Go Program: How to earn and redeem miles, elite status and more

If you’re a U.S.-based traveler, Portugal’s flag carrier, TAP Air Portugal, may not be on your radar. However, its frequent flyer program, TAP Miles&Go, is a transfer partner of several credit card rewards programs, so you can easily earn and redeem miles. But, should you? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know…

Is this new space the best Alaska Airlines lounge in the country?

Alaska Airlines has a new home in the remade Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and it has opened a fancy new lounge to accompany it. I’d argue it’s possibly the best out of Alaska’s nine lounges in the country. As we first reported in June, the Seattle-based carrier moved its…

Earn points, miles or cash back: Maximize online shopping portals for your purchases

Most of us make regular purchases at retail stores and sites, whether for pet supplies, home decor, clothing or gifts. While these purchases can add up quickly — especially leading up to the holidays — they rarely fall into the bonus categories on rewards credit cards, making it harder to earn extra points and miles…

The best carry-on luggage for every kind of trip

From frequent travelers to fashionistas, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to carry-on luggage. If you fly so often that you are on a first-name basis with your local airport’s Transportation Security Administration agents, you need a carry-on suitcase that is durable enough to withstand repeated use. Your carry-on bag should…

Hotel review: A stay at Dream Hollywood by Hyatt

Los Angeles has a dizzying array of accommodation options, from budget motels to ultraluxury hotels. The sprawling metropolis of more than 500 square miles can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor like myself to select the perfect location, noting the beachfront neighborhoods can easily be an hour’s drive from downtown, thanks to LA’s notoriously bad…

Booking your first river cruise? Here’s what you need to know.

Whether you’re an avid ocean cruiser or you stick to vacations on land, you might be curious about booking a river cruise. This type of on-the-water journey is decidedly unique, with several appealing aspects that differentiate it from an ocean voyage. For one thing, vessels are generally smaller, meaning that passengers generally top out in…

Royal Jordanian unveils new capital-to-capital route

Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) will soon get its second nonstop connection to Amman, Jordan. Royal Jordanian announced on Wednesday that it would add flights from IAD to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) beginning on March 23, 2025. The Jordanian flag carrier will operate the new route on a twice-weekly basis with departures on…