Holland America cruise ships from newest to oldest — a complete list

What is the newest Holland America cruise ship? It’s something you want to know if you’re in the market for a Holland America cruise. The newest Holland America ship is typically also the Holland America ship with the most up-to-date venues, including restaurants and bars, as well as the most up-to-date cabins and suites. It’s…

Rakuten deal alert: Earn 15% cash back at major retailers when shopping online

If you’re looking to make some purchases before the holidays, October Prime Day is an opportunity to maximize your spending this week. Plus, you can use these promotions to score deals and stack up the savings. Rakuten is one of the most popular online shopping sites that awards cash back for shopping online, and it…

Airline and hotel reward expiration policies: How to keep your points and miles from expiring

Although more and more programs have been moving away from points and miles expiring, it’s still one of the unfortunate pitfalls of the travel rewards world we love. After all, who wants to let (nearly) free travel go to waste? Fortunately, there are many ways to keep your accounts active without hopping on an airplane…

How long do American Express Membership Rewards points take to transfer?

American Express Membership Rewards points are one of the most useful flexible loyalty currencies out there. Not to mention, they’re fairly easy to earn if you have cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card in your wallet. While this isn’t your only redemption option, you’ll generally get the…

Hilton workers go on strike at 2 major Boston hotels

Ongoing hotel strikes across the country are now impacting operations at two Hilton-affiliated properties in Boston. This time, the strikes are indefinite. Roughly 600 Boston hotel workers are now on strike at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport. The Park Plaza, one of the largest and most historic properties in…

Amex shutters Centurion Lounge spas to combat overcrowding

The American Express Centurion Lounge network will be a little less posh going forward. That’s because the issuer is shuttering all of the spas across its lounge network, a company spokesperson exclusively confirmed to TPG. When Amex first started opening lounges in 2013, the issuer paid special attention to amenities that would help attract cardmembers…