Over the last few years, lifestyle hotel acquisitions have been all the rage for some of the world’s biggest hotel companies, including Hyatt and Hilton. Now, IHG is joining the fray with the acquisition of the “premium urban lifestyle” Ruby hotel brand from Germany-based Ruby SARL (Ruby Group). Already quite popular in Europe, with 20…

You’ve booked your cruise. You’ve booked your flights. You’ve booked your pre- and post-cruise hotels. Now, it’s just a matter of counting the days until your on-the-water adventure begins, right? Well, not quite. There are many (mostly) little things you still need to do before you begin your journey to the pier to board your…

Credit cards are powerful financial tools. Used responsibly, they can offer you valuable rewards and benefits and, of course, a secure and convenient method of payment. But what does “use responsibly” actually mean? Here are our top tips on how to avoid making mistakes with your credit cards. Pay your bills on time and in…

I’ve heard several sad tales of guests sauntering up to a Disney World ride only to be turned away because the ride doesn’t have a traditional standby line. While disappointing to the uninitiated, this isn’t an uncommon practice. Disney has several methods for accessing attractions, including a standby queue, Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single…

The popular Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas near San Diego is saying goodbye to guests under 18. As of Feb. 14, the resort is officially an adults-only property. The 130-room Alila property in Encinitas, California, decided to shift to an adults-only environment to “further elevate the serene ambience of this oceanfront enclave,” the property shared…

While navigating a foreign airline’s frequent flyer program may seem daunting, your savings on award travel can be significant. This is particularly true for Colombian airline Avianca and its unique LifeMiles frequent flyer program. LifeMiles offers appealing redemption rates for Star Alliance awards and additional unique features that make this program worth your attention, though…

Earning points and miles through lucrative credit card bonuses can open up some amazing travel options. But to really work this hobby to your advantage, you need to have a solid credit score. Let’s take a look at eight factors that you may not even realize can influence your credit score. Payment history Payment history…

TAP Air Portugal is offering 30% off award bookings from the U.S. to Portugal and elsewhere in Europe. Round-trip travel starts at 40,600 Miles&Go miles to select destinations, including Lisbon, Portugal; Madrid; Rome; Paris; and London. This deal is available to book through Feb. 24 for travel by March 31. Deal basics TAP AIR PORTUGAL…

Hotel credit cards are interesting. They tend to offer many benefits at the hotel brand associated with the card but aren’t typically strong cards for your everyday spending. The World of Hyatt Credit Card has many fans and comes with a modest $95 annual fee, but does that mean it’s worth it? Just because a…

The Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is one of two Category 7 World of Hyatt properties in the Maldives. This resort opened as an Alila in 2009 and reflagged to Park Hyatt in 2011. Now, the 51-key resort calls itself the “Living Island” and caters to travelers looking to get away to a remote island while…