Venice cruise port: How to spend your day in Italy’s most romantic city

Setting sail from Italy’s Stazione Marittima (Venezia Terminal Passeggeri) near sunset is one of the most magical cruising experiences in the world. And if you’re aboard a smaller cruise ship, gliding down the Grand Canal as the sinking sun colors iconic landmarks like St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in golden hues is likely…

Air France to begin installing Starlink Wi-Fi on planes in 2025

Air France will become the latest major airline to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi. The Paris-based carrier announced Thursday that it would begin installing Starlink satellite internet service on its jets next year. Wi-Fi service will be free for all customers; all that’ll be required is a Flying Blue frequent flyer account, which anyone can sign…

What to know about American Express Membership Rewards excise taxes

Are you planning to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline? You might want to take advantage of this workaround to transfer your Amex points to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. Note: You’ll have to pay an excise tax offset fee. Here’s an explanation of how it works — and how to book…

Southwest Airlines reveals new boarding and seating process

For more than 50 years, open seating has been almost synonymous with Southwest Airlines, but that’s all set to change in the coming years. Over the course of several hours Thursday, executives at the Dallas-based carrier walked investors through the finer details of top-to-bottom changes aimed at boosting the company’s financial performance. For customers, those…

Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Credit Card review: Full details

Chase Aeroplan Credit Card overview Chase’s Aeroplan® Credit Card is one of our favorite cobranded airline credit cards, offering award flexibility and valuable airline benefits. With its strong earning rate and incentives to spend on the card beyond earning the welcome bonus, the Aeroplan credit card is worth considering for many points and miles enthusiasts…

TPG exclusive: Your first look inside the new Park Hyatt London River Thames

London has no shortage of luxury hotels, from the Savoy to the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park to Raffles London at The OWO. Until now, one of TPG’s favorite upscale hotel brands, which you can book with points, has been strangely absent from one of the world’s premier hotel markets. The highly anticipated Park Hyatt London…

A long way from Sandals: Inside my first all-inclusive experience at this super-luxe upstate New York resort

I’ve never been one to dip my toe in the all-inclusive resort waters. It’s not that I’m a travel snob — hey, stop rolling your eyes, people! (Okay, fine. I’m a little bit of a travel snob.) While I do enjoy eating at Chili’s far more than the average person, I draw a line at…